Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Competency Modeling Certificate?
The Competency Modeling Certificate offers a comprehensive, step-by-step process for developing and implementing custom competency models for your organization. In this program, you’ll learn how to gather critical data, draft and validate your models, create compelling and useful visualizations, and gain buy-in across the organization.
Founded in Training Industry’s Training Manager Competency Model™, this certificate is earned over eight hours spaced over a two-day period in a live, virtual instructor-led (VILT) classroom setting. Throughout that time, you’ll work with peers to practice applying competency modeling strategies to real-world scenarios.
Who Should Complete This Program?
The Competency Modeling Certificate is designed for learning leaders seeking a process for standardizing role expectations through competency modeling. If you need a clear way to define, visualize, and assess key competencies in order to identify strategic competency gaps, this program can advance your development.
Are There Any Prerequisites For Completing This Certificate?
There are no prerequisites to register, making this certificate ideal for anyone seeking to further their learning and development career.
What Does The Program Cost?
The program is $1,295 USD, which covers all course materials and the cost of enrollment. Prices are listed in USD, but the course can be purchased in any currency. Please note, an additional transaction currency fee may apply depending on your payment method. If you’d like to see the price in your local currency, please visit our store.
What Will I Receive When I Complete This Program?
Before the program, you will receive access to all digital materials, including the student workbook that you will use during the course and access to toolkit of job aids designed to help you apply course concepts on the job. Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a certificate of achievement and a digital badge designating your expertise in the development and use of custom competency models.
We Already Have An Established Competency Model Or Competency Models At My Organization. Will This Course Still Be Useful To Me?
Yes. The Competency Modeling Certificate program covers the best practices of developing and implementing competency models. Through taking this course, you may be able to diagnose areas where your previous competency modeling efforts have fallen flat. Additionally, strategies learned in this course will help you to optimize the maintenance of your current models to keep them valid over time. You will also learn best practices for assessing your employees against your established models in order to get the best data possible on potential competency gaps. Finally, you will learn to gain buy-in from several stakeholder groups which will come in handy if you find you want to change or update your model in the future.
Does This Program Count Toward Recertification?
Yes. When you complete this program, you’ll earn credit hours (CEUs) toward leading HR and training certifications. Learn how Training Industry Certificates can help you earn recertification credits for leading human resources (HR) and training certifications.
I Have a Conflict That Will Prevent Me From Attending The Full Session. Is That Ok?
Because the program is interactive and includes numerous group activities, we do not recommend missing any part of the live session. If you have an unavoidable conflict, please inform your instructor beforehand and/or contact us at learning@trainingindustry.com to reschedule your session.
I Have More Questions. Who Can I Talk To?
Training Industry’s professional development consultants are available to discuss this program and other development opportunities. Contact us or schedule a call here.
