Axosomatic Certificate of Fundamentals of
Program Assessment
This in-depth and comprehensive training program is carefully designed to cover a range of critical topics pertaining to program assessment and effectiveness strategies. By expertly combining informative lectures with practical, hands-on activities, participants are ensured an engaging learning experience that fosters real understanding and skill development to conduct program assessment that meets national and international standards.
Skills & Competencies
The extensive agenda of the program is carefully designed to empower attendees with profound knowledge, skills, and competencies required to efficiently formulate and implement assessment of academic programs, based on national and international standards and best practice.
Methodology
This program incorporates an engaging mix of comprehensive lectures, thorough assessments, tangible practical examples, and detailed case studies to equip participants with a robust mastery over the foundational principles and skills pertaining to program assessment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this workshop, attendees will have achieved a high level of proficiency that enables them to:
Thoroughly comprehend the multifaceted functions and nuances of program assessment.
Clearly differentiate between the concepts of goals, objectives, and intended outcomes within a program's framework.
Expertly create and formulate outcomes and indicators that are not only measurable but also meaningful and relevant to the program's success.
Apply Curriculum Map techniques and develop detailed outcome and competency-based rubrics to effectively evaluate program components and student learning.
Integrate and leverage data analytics as a powerful tool in the assessment process to inform decision-making and program improvements.
Develop sophisticated assessment strategies and effectiveness metrics tailored to the program's unique environment and objectives.
Enhance and streamline assessment procedures by implementing quality management methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, for continuous improvement.
Duration and Mode of Delivery
The workshop extends over a period of 5 days, featuring 3 hours each day of intensive, interactive learning sessions. It is designed to be accessible and convenient for all by offering both online and in-person attendance options. Participants will be recognized with 15 PDUs (Professional Development Units) for their commitment to professional growth upon completion of the program.
Who Should Attend
Faculty members, and Assessment Coordinators.
Program Chars.
Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness staff.
Profile of the Trainer
More than 20 years of teaching and research experience in Higer Education.
More than seven years of experience in managing QA&IE, IRP, assessment of learning outcomes, and accreditation in Higher Education.
In-Depth experience in developing QA&IE framework, strategic planning, and organizational policies.
Extensive experience in AI, statistics, survey design, data visualization, analysis, and interpretation.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Kansas University, USA.
- Certified AACSB Program Assessment.
- Certified AACSB Benchmarking.
- Certified ABET Fundamentals of Program Assessment.
- Reviewer of IEEE Online Learning Courses.