Will Thalheimer Announces The Work-Learning Academy

I’d like to announce that the first certification workshop for my new Work-Learning Academy is almost ready to launch. The first course? Naturally, it’s a course on how to create effective learner surveys—on Performance-Focused Smile Sheets.

I’m thrilled—ecstatic really—because I’ve wanted to do something like this for years and years, but the elements weren’t quite available. I’ve always wanted to provide an online workshop, but the tools tended to push toward just making presentations. As a learning expert, I knew mere presentations—even if they include discussions and some minimal interactions like polling questions—just weren’t good enough to create real learning benefits. I’ve also always wanted a way to provide a meaningful credential—one that was actually worth something, one that went beyond giving people credit for attendance and completion. Finally, I figured out how to bring this all together

And note that LTEM (the Learning-Transfer Evaluation Model), helped me clarify my credentialing strategy. You can read about using LTEM for credentialing here, but, in short, our entry-level certification—our Gold Certification—requires learners to pass a rigorous LTEM Tier-5 assessment, demonstrating competence through realistic decision-making. Those interested in the next level credential—our Master Certification—will have to prove their competence at an LTEM Tier-6 designation. Further certification levels—our Artisan Certification and Research Certification—will require competence demonstrated at Tier-7 and/or Tier-8.

 

For over 20 years, I’ve been plying my research-to-practice craft through Work-Learning Research, Inc. I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be certifying our first set of Gold Credential professionals within a few months. If you’d like to sign up to be notified when the credential workshop is available—or just learn more—follow this link:

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