Competency-Based Program Design Certificate (15 hours)
OGLD 5303 - Defining Competencies and Identifying Assessments
This online course will provide you with the most current and relevant information, research, shared and emerging practices in competency identification and assessment. More specifically, it will guide you in conducting market research to gain a better understanding of program demand, targeting and clearly defining competency areas, validating competency areas with stakeholders, and using authentic assessment practices to successfully measure learning outcomes.
OGLD 5313 - Designing Staff and Faculty Roles in CBE Programs
This online course will provide you with the most current and relevant information, research, shared and emerging practices in flexible staff and faculty roles. More specifically, it will introduce and guide you through faculty and staff engagement, roles and responsibilities, and hiring practices.
OGLD 5323 - Financial Models and Business Processes for CBE Programs
This online course will provide you with the most current and relevant information, research, shared and emerging practices in financial models and business processes. More specifically, it will introduce you to current movements in the field including financial aid initiatives at the federal level, flexible pricing models to support non-traditional program offerings and engaging employer partnerships.
OGLD 5343 - Accreditation and Continuous Improvement for CBE Programs
This online course will provide you with the most current and relevant information, research, shared and emerging practices in accreditation and continuous improvement. More specifically, it will guide you to research accreditor familiarity and criteria for competency-based programs, evaluate program outcomes, make data-based program decisions and provide recommendations for working with your regional accreditor.
OGLD 5403 - Leadership Skills and Assessment
This course includes an initial assessment of leadership skills for students followed by individualized feedback, a personalized learning plan and further development of one out of 15 CORE competency areas. Development of the chosen competency area will support each student’s career goals by including work with a competency development coach, online learning modules, job-embedded activities and feedback. The price of this course includes transcription fees of all demonstrated competency areas.