Learning Solution Accreditation

1. Learning Solution Accreditation Including: Instructor-led workshops Online (synchronous & asynchronous) training Self-study or Independent study Structured On-the-Job/Practicum-based Blended delivery methods

2. Accreditation • Accreditation: a process by which a program is evaluated against defined standards and recognition is awarded by a third party if in compliance with the standards” (Association Trends, 2016)

3. Accreditation StandardsCertified Learning Solutions Demonstrate: • Potential – Recognition of an Opportunity • Partnering – Engagement of Stakeholders • Planning – Alignment of the Content and the Delivery Method • Proof – Confirmation of its Viability & Feasibility • Practice – Reinforcement of Behaviors to Build Capacity • Pursuit – Monitoring the Application of the Content • Promotion – Measurement of Impact • Promise – Continuous Improvement

4. Eligibility Requirements • The Learning Solution should: • Have a well defined purpose • Have been tested in the marketplace to confirm its viability • Have processes that communicate the ethics expected of learners; learners’ superiors; course sponsors; developers; and contractors

5. Instructional Design Requirements • The learning solution should demonstrate each of the 9 Instructional design development standards • Address Sustainability • Align the Solution • Assess Performance • Collaborate and Partner • Elicit Performance Practice • Engage Learner • Enhance Retention and Transfer • Ensure Context Sensitivity • Ensure Relevance

6. Organization/Sponsor Requirements • The learning organization or program sponsor should demonstrate each of the following: • Analyze - identify the need or opportunity for the learner, organization, or marketplace • Focus –derive the rationale for this solution based on the results of the analysis • Resource - commit resources (human, technology, and financial) to support program delivery, maintenance, and improvement • Prove – create meaning from the data captured to show impact and sustainability • Forecast - monitor learner, organizational, or marketplace needs to assure continued relevance and effectiveness

7. How to Satisfy the Eligibility Requirements • Submit a written description of: • Purpose: why was the learning solution developed; what was the driver behind it; • Demographics: industry/size; reach-local/regional, multi-national; security level/type required of reviewers • Structure: how is it organized; what is the delivery format; what is the age of program; what is the average number of attendees (usage); how frequently is it offered • Ethics: What behaviors and commitments are expected of Learners; Learners’ Superiors; Course Sponsors; Learning Developers; Contractors

8. How to Satisfy the Instructional Design Requirements Once eligible: Undergo an external audit of the program to confirm its design and delivery satisfies the Accreditation Standards. The audit includes a review of a sample of the instructional components and an interview with the lead designer or program manager. • Confirm the solution was developed by a Certified Instructional Designer Developer (CIDD). OR • Have the program lead designer apply for and earn the CIDD certification. OR

9. Organization/Sponsor Requirements • The learning organization or program sponsor should demonstrate each of the following: • Analyze – describe identify the need or opportunity for the learner, organization, or marketplace • Focus –derive the rationale for this solution based on the results of the analysis • Resource - commit resources (human, technology, and financial) to support program delivery, maintenance, and improvement • Prove – create meaning from the data captured to show impact and sustainability • Forecast - monitor learner, organizational, or marketplace needs to assure continued relevance and effectiveness

10. How to Satisfy the Organization/Sponsor Requirements Complete a form and participate in an interview that collectively: • Analyze – describe the process used to identify the need or opportunity for the learner, organization, or marketplace • Focus – describe the process and rationale for the justification of this solution based on the results of the analysis • Resource - describe the resources (human, technology, and financial) used to support program delivery, maintenance, and improvement • Prove – describe the data collected and give evidence that shows impact and sustainability • Forecast – describe the forecasting methods used to identify trends in learner, organizational, or marketplace needs and to assure continued relevance and effectiveness

11. Annual Renewal • Year 1: Electronic Survey plus an interview • Year 2: Electronic Survey plus an interview • Year 3: Desk Review Plus Interview of: • Demographic changes • Solution content changes • Solution structure changes

12. Fees • Eligibility fee is $1,200 • Application review fee is: 1. A desk review and interview to assess the organization/sponsor requirements - $2,950 AND 2a. If the learning solution was created by a CIDD no other fee is required OR 2b. If you want to co-certify the lead instructional designer at the same time the additional fee is $750 OR 3. If the ID is not available to be certified an audit is required. The audit fee for instructor-led courses is calculated in units of class time. One-day (1-10 hours) is $1,500. Additional days are $1,050 per day. • The eligibility fee is waivered for subsequent learning solutions that are part of a series. • The eligibility fee for additional learning solutions not part of a series is discounted by 15%. • The fee for auditing additional learning solutions using a different delivery mode will be quoted separately

13. Fees Continued • Annual/Renewal • Year 1: survey & interview • $500 • Year 2: survey & interview • $500 • Year 3: re-audit of the learning organization standards with focus on sustained and forecast • $3,725 * • Repeats cycle * Note if the structure significantly changes, for example the solution goes from instructor-led to online modules, a new application will be required. This is an opportunity to certify the new program at a discount.

14. Summary • Meet the eligibility requirements • Satisfy the instructional design requirements • Program was developed by a CIDD • Program undergoes an audit • Satisfy the Organizational requirements • Commit to the annual renewal