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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. You'll 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…mehr
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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. You'll 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 customers
Ensure that your workforce is trained and competent to their job
Make your hiring process more cost effective and legally defendable
Recognize competence and consistency of your employees
Once you've identified the need for a certification program, what's the next step? All of the answers are here!
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. You'll 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 customers
Ensure that your workforce is trained and competent to their job
Make your hiring process more cost effective and legally defendable
Recognize competence and consistency of your employees
Once you've identified the need for a certification program, what's the next step? All of the answers are here!
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- 2. Aufl.
- Seitenzahl: 288
- Erscheinungstermin: 27. Dezember 2011
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 260mm x 208mm x 20mm
- Gewicht: 703g
- ISBN-13: 9781118027240
- ISBN-10: 1118027248
- Artikelnr.: 33767312
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- 2. Aufl.
- Seitenzahl: 288
- Erscheinungstermin: 27. Dezember 2011
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 260mm x 208mm x 20mm
- Gewicht: 703g
- ISBN-13: 9781118027240
- ISBN-10: 1118027248
- Artikelnr.: 33767312
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 Consultant's Fieldbook, Performance-Based Evaluation. Performance-Based Management, and Outsourcing Training and Management, all from Pfeiffer.
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 Defi ning 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
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 Defi ning 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
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 Defi ning 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
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 Defi ning 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