Competencies Assessed for Accreditation

  1. Program Design – Developing a variety of instructional design techniques and learning experiences to stimulate learning and increase participant involvement and address the needs of the learner.

  2. Delivery Method – Possessing the ability to address the learners’ needs, transfer knowledge and instill learning in a way that is appropriate, effective, andragogical.

  3. Program Evaluation Methods – Diagnosing whether the concepts and ideas presented, were attained and met the learners’ and or organization’s needs. Evaluation methods deal with both the intended and unintended impacts of the program.

The Sub-competencies

Program Design- incorporating humanistic, behavioral, cognitive and developmental needs.
 

A1.

Program objectives, to address learner needs, present measurable goals, incorporate collaborate principles and facilitate problem- posing and problem-solving.

A2.

Program design allows; for breaks, reflection time, application opportunities, and illustrations of methodology presented.

A3.

Program design diagnoses the participant’s learning needs and accepts the viewpoints of people in different life stages and with different value sets.

A4.

Program design incorporates the use of creative and high quality audiovisuals and handouts to highlight key points.

A5.

Program design incorporates a learner-centered approach, shifting the focus of instruction from decoding to comprehending.

Delivery Method- balancing presentation, participation and pace.
 

B1.

Instructor establishes role as manager of instruction, diagnostician, resource facilitator of learning and evaluator.

B2.

Instructor is learner responsive and possesses knowledge and ability to address adult learning needs.

B3.

Instructor has the interpersonal skills to build relationship determine specific learning styles and adapt teaching strategies and approaches to maximize learning.

B4.

Instructor has content knowledge and experience to serve as a resource person.

B5.

Instructor is able to use a range of teaching styles and presentation skills to influence learners, promote learner confidence and independence, to both accomplish tasks and fulfill the desired needs.

B6.

Instructor is a competent communicator and able to gather information, convey information, question learners for clarity, support dialogue and give feedback.

B7.

Instructor adheres to a code of conduct.

Program Evaluation Methods- analyzing course effectiveness, development and outcomes.
 

C1.

Evaluation methods, whether formative (examining the development of the course potentially leading to design change) or summative (examining outcomes in terms of its stated goals) are used to adequately gather information for program improvement.

C2.

Evaluation intentions and purpose are made clear to learners.

C3.

Evaluation format is conducted to encourage participation and course improvement.

C4.

Evaluations are complete and fair in their assessment of the course and respect and protect the human rights and dignity of the learners.

C5.

Evaluation system has a format for analyzing results and incorporating comments for course.

Following completion of the initial assessment, organizations seeking training accreditation will receive a copy of the assessment and given the opportunity to clarify any areas not achieving the minimum 4.0 scores. For each competency under 4.0, organizations should respond as follows:

  • Agree that the course does not meet the competency and provide supplemental materials that will be provided to all participants who take the course to meet the competency.

  • Provide a revised response for the competency. The revised response should indicate how the curriculum meets the competency. The revised information will be reviewed by the assessor and reviewer once again.

Organizations will have two weeks to submit revised responses. To achieve accreditation, the training course (without the supplemental materials) must meet 75% of the competencies.

Training programs that have successfully completed the assessment process will receive a Certificate of Accreditation. This accreditation will be good for three years and may be renewed.

For more information about this program contact our Executive Director Stephanie Kron Raffetto at Tel: 703-909-8810 or info@inifac.org.