Workshops cover four aspects of credentialing:

The Assessment Design and Validation Processes

The Governance and Oversight Processes

Workshop Descriptions

Overview of Credentialing – a virtual briefing that introduces you to the six essential elements and describes the difference between certificates, micro-credentials, certifications, and accreditations (1 hour, free).

Foundations of Credentialing – gives you an in-depth overview of what is required for a valid, defensible, and sustainable credential (12 hours).    

Job, Task, Practice, and Cognitive Analyses – gives you the rules for conducting work analyses of different scopes (12 hours) 

Developing Knowledge and Performance Assessments –defines what is an assessment, covers what is required of a valid defensible assessment, goes over the rules for developing multiple-choice, matching, and fill-in tests; and checklists and rubrics used to score oral exams, demonstrations, and portfolios.  It also covers how to leverage large language models (AI) to shorten cycle time and make better use of subject matter experts task time (12 hours).

Practical Analytics & Psychometrics – guides you through the processes of analyzing qualitative and quantitative data derived from interviews, surveys, and assessments so you can be confident in your conclusions and recommendations (6-hours) 

Design: All workshops are offered online, live, and in-house.  The workshops draw on the latest research and proven practices.  Attendees get a digital copy of the workbook containing the slide deck, job-aids, guidelines, and references.  The online sessions are offered through Zoom or clients' online meeting tool.   Attendees wanting to attend in person or schedule an in-house program should contact Judy@HaleCenter.org to learn more about the location, accommodations, and fees.  

Schedule: All workshops start at 9am central time unless otherwise agreed on.  The online sessions are chunked into 3 to 4-hour segments.  For example, ½ day programs run from 9am to 12:30.  One-day programs may run from 9am to 4:40pm or are scheduled for two consecutive half-days.

This workshop series is for professionals wanting to develop skills in credentialing. 

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• An Overview of Consulting, 1 hour, virtual (free)
• Foundations of Credentialing, 12 hours, $795 (non-members $995)
• Job, Task, Practice, and Cognitive Analysis, 12 hours, $795 (non-members $995)
• Developing Knowledge and Performance Assessments, 12 hours, $795 (non-members $995)
• Practical Analytics & Psychometrics, 6 hours, $595 (non-members $995)

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Interested in an on-site workshop? Email Judy@halecenter.org to make arrangements.