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Competency Credentials

Foundations of Good Practice Competency Fundamentals of Student Preparation and Risk Management Competency Principles of Program Development and Administration Competency

The Forum’s Competency Credentials are designed for experienced education abroad professionals and those new to the field. Each Competency Credential provides advanced professional training, based on the 5th edition of the Standards of Good Practice, and demonstrates that you are able to articulate and apply the Standards in context.

Competency Credentials are earned by attending the two workshops associated with the credential and successfully completing the accompanying Standards Assignments. Assignments are challenging and have practical applications in your current and future positions. Highly-qualified, trained Forum Certification Assessors review completed assignments and provide valuable feedback.

Upon completion, a digital badge is issued describing the skills confirmed by the credential. The digital badge can be displayed on websites, social media, digital resumes, and a variety of other digital platforms. Your accomplishment will also be listed on The Forum’s website.

The Forum’s Competency Credentials stand on their own or can be stacked toward the full Professional Certification in Education Abroad.

 

Foundations of Good Practice in Education Abroad

Foundations of Good Practice Competency
Earners of this competency are able to articulate the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad and apply them in various contexts. They are competent in using the Standards and the Code of Ethics to guide their professional work, are knowledgeable of best practices, and know where to find resources to support their work. They are competent in communicating the importance of the Standards and Code of Ethics to various stakeholders and assessing education abroad operations based on these Standards.

Workshops:

Overview of the Standards of Good Practice

 

Mission, Ethics and Integrity

 

Fundamentals of Student Preparation and Risk Management
Fundamentals of Student Preparation and Risk Management Competency

Earners are able to articulate and apply Standards 4, 5 and 8 in various education abroad contexts. They are able to anticipate and respond responsibly to crises and conduct issues, and to prepare students to do the same. Earners are knowledgeable of best practices and know where to find resources to support their work. They are competent in communicating the importance of Standards 4, 5, and 8 to stakeholders and assessing education abroad operations based on these Standards.

Workshops:

Student Selection, Preparation, Code of Conduct and Returning Support

 

Health, Safety, Security and Risk Management

 

Principles of Program Development and Administration
Principles of Program Development and Administration Competency

Earners are able to articulate and apply Standards 2, 3, 6 and 7 in various education abroad contexts. They are able to ensure that educational objectives are central to program design and management, policies and procedures are well-defined and articulated, and programs are adequately funded and staffed. Earners are knowledgeable of best practices and where to find resources to support their work. They are competent in assessing education abroad operations based on these Standards.

Workshops:

Student Learning, Development and Academic Framework

 

Program Resources, Policies and Procedures

 

New Forum Credentials

New Forum Credentials have been developed in conjunction with the 6th Edition of the Standards of Good Practice.

  • Framing the Standards of Good Practice
  • Program Design
  • Program Management: From Implementation to Evaluation
  • Health, Safety and Well-Being
  • Student Learning & Development I: Advising & Orientations
  • Student Learning & Development II: Reflection, Integration & Assessment

 

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