Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Performance-Based Certification by Judith Hale Are your employees qualified? Looking for qualified people to do competent work? How do you ensure that the people you hire can do the job right? An ever-increasing number of organizations are asking the same questions. Certification planning is the answer and Performance-Based Certification is the key. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Are your employees qualified? Looking for qualified people to do competent work? How do you ensure that the people you hire can do the job right? An ever-increasing number of organizations are asking the same questions. Certification planning is the answer and Performance-Based Certification is the key. This is the only book on the market that addresses the growing need to monitor the qualifications of employees. Youll be able to quickly customize the certification tests and other job aids provided on the accompanying disk. Create a certification program within your organization to: Instill confidence that employees, members, or suppliers are qualified to meet the needs of your customersEnsure that your workforce is trained and competent to their jobMake your hiring process more cost effective and legally defendableRecognize competence and consistency of your employees Once youve identified the need for a certification program, whats the next step? All of the answers are here! Back Cover An Essential Knowledge Resource If organizations are to be successful they must have well-qualified people to do competent work. The question is how can companies ensure that the people they hire can do the job right? Performance-Based Certification is a groundbreaking book that offers employers a method for creating a performance-based certification program that is targeted to the needs of their specific organization. By using the certification approach outlined in this book and companion website, any organization can: Instill confidence that their employees, members, or suppliers are qualified to meet the needs of the customers; Ensure that their workforce is trained and competent to the job; Make the hiring process more cost effective and legally defendable and; Recognize the competency and consistency of their employees. Step by step Judith Hale (an expert in evaluation and certification) explains how to design and implement an effective certification program. She describes why staff members are typically required to become certified and explains how to select an appropriate set of requirements for a particular program. In addition, the book contains instructions on how to manage the process in order to provide proper oversight and reveals how to deal with issues of appeals, recertification, and disclosures. Performance-Based Certification offers a variety of methods for accurately assessing knowledge, skills, and their ability to perform and includes valuable information on how to market, communicate, launch, and implement a winning certification program. In sync with the growing globalization of the marketplace, Hale describes how to modify or create new standards and assessment processes that can be used internationally. Filled with handy checklists, tips, and guidelines, Performance-Based Certification clearly explores what others have done to certify field sales personnel, technical support staff, customer support staff, trainers, and computer technicians, third parties such as independent contractors, distributors, resellers, and others. Once youve identified the need for a certification program, whats the next step? All of the answers are here! Flap An Essential Knowledge Resource If organizations are to be successful they must have well-qualified people to do competent work. The question is how can companies ensure that the people they hire can do the job right? Performance-Based Certification is a groundbreaking book that offers employers a method for creating a performance-based certification program that is targeted to the needs of their specific organization. By using the certification approach outlined in this book and companion website, any organization can: Instill confidence that their employees, members, or suppliers are qualified to meet the needs of the customers; Ensure that their workforce is trained and competent to the job; Make the hiring process more cost effective and legally defendable and; Recognize the competency and consistency of their employees. Step by step Judith Hale (an expert in evaluation and certification) explains how to design and implement an effective certification program. She describes why staff members are typically required to become certified and explains how to select an appropriate set of requirements for a particular program. In addition, the book contains instructions on how to manage the process in order to provide proper oversight and reveals how to deal with issues of appeals, recertification, and disclosures. Performance-Based Certification offers a variety of methods for accurately assessing knowledge, skills, and their ability to perform and includes valuable information on how to market, communicate, launch, and implement a winning certification program. In sync with the growing globalization of the marketplace, Hale describes how to modify or create new standards and assessment processes that can be used internationally. Filled with handy checklists, tips, and guidelines, Performance-Based Certification clearly explores what others have done to certify field sales personnel, technical support staff, customer support staff, trainers, and computer technicians, third parties such as independent contractors, distributors, resellers, and others. Once youve identified the need for a certification program, whats the next step? All of the answers are here! Author Biography JUDITH HALE is president of the consulting firm Hale Associates. Their services include consultation on assessment, certification, evaluation, and integration of performance improvement systems with performance management. She is also the author of the Performance Consultants Fieldbook, Performance-Based Evaluation. Performance-Based Management, and Outsourcing Training and Management, all from Pfeiffer. Table of Contents List of Tables, Figures, and Exhibits xi Contents of the Website xiii Introduction 1 Chapter 1 The Driver 11 Why Organizations Certify 11 Protecting the Public 12 Reinforcing Professional Stature and Promoting Universal Standards 13 Preparing People for Jobs Requiring Competence in Multiple Disciplines 14 Protecting Jobs and Enhancing Professional Stature 15 Improving Business Processes 16 Establishing Professional Credibility and Influencing Academic Curricula 18 Establishing Uniform Performance Standards 18 Protecting the Brand Name 19 Raising the Level of Core Competencies 20 Success Measures 21 Who to Involve 21 The Players 21 Target Audience 22 Stakeholders 22 Benefits of Certification 25 Missteps and Oversights 26 Tips 27 Summary 30 Where to Learn More 31 Notes 32 Chapter 2 The Business Case 33 What Goes into a Business Case 34 Hypotheses, Premises, and Best Guesses 36 Metrics or Key Success Indicators 37 Economic Metrics 39 Noneconomic Metrics 42 The Requirements 43 Missteps and Oversights 43 Tips 44 Summary 48 Where to Learn More 50 Note 51 Chapter 3 The Requirements 53 Distinctions Among Eligibility, Qualification, and Certification 53 Roles Certification Plays 54 Gatekeeping or Screening 54 Recognizing Demonstrated Performance 57 Recognizing Different Levels of Accomplishment or Different Capabilities 57 Typical Requirements for Certification 58 Acceptance of a Code of Conduct 61 Eligibility 61 Education, Training, and Development 65 Endorsements 67 Experience 67 External Credentials 69 Tests 69 Work Samples 72 Work or Personnel Records 72 Maintenance and Recertification 73 Missteps and Oversights 74 Tips 74 Summary 76 Where to Learn More 77 Notes 78 Chapter 4 The Standards 79 Competencies, Standards, and Criteria 81 Defining the Scope of the Effort 85 The Job or Task Analysis 89 Traditional Job/Task Analysis Methodologies 89 Controlling Bias 91 Sampling Error 92 Design Error 95 Administrative Error 109 Design of the Credential 111 Certification vs. Certificate 111 The Elements 114 Missteps and Oversights 115 Tips 116 Standards 118 The Design 119 Summary 119 Procedures 121 Focus Groups 121 The NGT 122 Outcome-Based Competency Session 123 Delphi Study 124 Where to Learn More 125 Note 126 Chapter 5 Assessment 127 Definitions 127 Rigor and Validity 130 Sampling Error 131 Under-Representation 131 Extraneous Abilities 132 Test Specifications 133 Design Errors 134 Administrative Error 136 Types of Test Items 137 Response-Supplied Items 137 Response-Not-Supplied Items 138 Computer-Based Testing 141 Determining the Passing Score 142 Informed Judgment Method 143 Contrasting Group Method 143 Conjectural (Angoff-Nedelsky) Method 145 Issues in Assessment and Testing 146 Opportunity to Learn 146 Adequate Time and Resources 147 Face Validity 147 Documentation 148 Missteps and Oversights 148 Tips 149 Summary 155 Where to Learn More 161 Chapter 6 Governance and Administration 163 Responsibilities of the Governance Board 163 Candidate Rights 165 Disclosure 165 Appeals and Exemptions 167 Preparation and Remediation 169 Ethics 170 Fees and Compensation 170 Test Administration 174 Responsibilities of the Program Administrator 175 Establishing Administrative Support Systems 176 Analyzing Test Items 177 Missteps and Oversights 178 Tips 179 Summary 187 Where to Learn More 190 Notes 191 Chapter 7 Recertification and Maintenance 193 Stability of Enabling Knowledge 194 Distinguishing Between Knowledge Atrophy and Knowledge Evolution 195 Defining the Purpose of Recertification or Maintenance 198 Redoing the Job/Task Analysis 199 Timing the Requirement 200 Missteps and Oversights 201 Tips 201 Summary 203 Where to Learn More 205 Chapter 8 Implementation 207 The Marketing Strategy 208 Defining the Market 209 Branding the Credential 210 Launching the Credential 211 Rolling Out the Credential and Penetrating a Market 212 Developing and Executing a Communication Plan 213 Developing Effective Program Materials 214 Celebrating Success 215 Missteps and Oversights 216 Tips 217 Summary 220 Where to Learn More 220 Chapter 9 Going Global 221 Distinctions Among National, International, Global, and Multi-National Programs 221 Why Go Global or International? 224 Determining Reciprocity, Equivalency, and Exemptions 225 Safeguarding Against Fraud or Misrepresentation 226 Cultural Issues 227 Language and Translation 227 Missteps and Oversights 229 Tips 230 Summary 230 Where to Learn More 233 Note 233 Chapter 10 Evaluation 235 Developing an Evaluation Strategy 235 Defining Evaluation Processes 236 Determining What to Measure 237 Determining Where to Start 238 Being Clear About Your Purpose 242 Developing an Agenda 244 Presenting Your Data 244 Missteps and Oversights 246 Tips 247 Summary 248 Where to Learn More 251 Index 253 About the Author 269 Long Description Praise for Performance-Based Certification "Judys years of experience in certification shine through in the spot-on advice she provides in this excellent book." Lenora G. Knapp, Ph.D., president, Knapp & Associates International, and author, The Business of Certification "It keeps getting better and better. While this book became the standard in the field, this revision even improves on that impressive contribution." Roger Kaufman, Ph.D, CPT, professor emeritus, Florida State University; Distinguished Research Professor, Sonora (Mexico) Institute of Technology "Judith Hale is the global expert on performance certification. This book is her latest, and it continues the outstanding tradition she has established on this topic. If your organization plans to do certification, buy this book and use it!" William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, professor, Penn State University "When it comes to certification, Judy Hale is the expert. This book shows you how to make certification work, in plain, simple steps. If you are involved in certification, from any perspective, this book is an essential reference." Jack Phillips, Ph.D., chairman, ROI Institute, Inc Details ISBN1118027248 Author Judith Hale ISBN-10 1118027248 ISBN-13 9781118027240 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2012 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Subtitle How to Design a Valid, Defensible, Cost-Effective Program Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title PERFORMANCE-BASED CERTIFICATIO Language English Edition 2nd Pages 288 Publication Date 2012-01-27 Illustrations Illustrations DEWEY 658.3124 Affiliation Hale Associates Downers Grove, Illinois Downers Grove, Illinois Downer UK Release Date 2012-01-27 AU Release Date 2011-12-05 NZ Release Date 2011-12-05 Edition Description 2nd edition Imprint Pfeiffer Replaces 9780470634103 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2012-01-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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ISBN-13: 9781118027240
Book Title: Performance-Based Certification
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Performance-Based Certification: How to Design a Valid, Defensible, Cost-Effective Program
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: Management
Item Height: 234 mm
Item Weight: 712 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Judith Hale
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