culturebydesign:certification
To be certified requires that you demonstrate your understanding of and ability to apply the concepts, approaches and tools that you learned in the Culture By Design Program at an acceptable standard of performance. During the Certification Program you will work one-on-one with our Chief Culture Scientist, Dr. Nancie Evans, who will provide you with guidance, feedback and coaching through the certification process. This is an intensive process that is only available to a limited number of pre-qualified people at any one time.
There are two levels of certification:
Certified Culture Practitioner - available to people who have completed the Foundations and Culture Change courses
Certified Master Culture Practitioner - available to people who have completed the Foundations, Advanced Diagnostics and Culture Change courses
Certification Program Components
The Certification Program for both levels consists of an exam that tests your conceptual understanding of the Culture By Design concepts (Phase 1) and an assessment of field work in a practice setting (Phase 2).
Phase 1: Culture By Design Exam
Anyone interested in being certified is required to complete this on-line exam and achieve a minimum of a 'B' average (75%) before they can proceed with the field work assessment. The same exam is completed by potential Culture Practitioners and Master Practitioners.
The exam fee is $500. It can be taken as many times as required until a 'B' average is achieved (the full exam fee applies to each retest).
Phase 2: Field Work Assessment
The field work phase of the certification process involves completing one or more culture assignments in organizations. The assignments must include the components required for certification as a Culture Practitioner or Master Practitioner. The specific elements of the field work assessment (i.e., data collection methods) are defined in a field work assessment plan that is developed with the assistance of Dr. Evans upon acceptance into the certification program. The quality of your work is assessed by Dr. Evans and typically consists of a review of the organization engagement plan, a review of deliverables completed during the field work, interview and/or surveys with the host organizations, and a post-engagement critical reflection paper.
During the field work phase, you will receive feedback and coaching to help you to be successful. If it is determined that more work is required to achieve certification standards, a plan will be created to complete the outstanding components.
Field Work Assessment Requirements
Culture Practitioner
Culture assignments are required that demonstrate your ability to:
1. Assist an organization to envision a future culture using one approach
2. Examine the current culture of an organization using two different approaches
3. Achieve executive/leader understanding of the culture of their organization
4. Run a workshop that explores possibilities to strengthen the organization's culture
5. Engage leaders and employees in the process of culture change
Master Culture Practitioner
Complete requirements 3 through 5 for Culture Practitioners plus:
6. Assist an organization to envision a future culture using a multi-method approach
7. Examine the current culture of an organization using a multi-method approach
8. Analyze and interpret the results of the examine phase
9. Develop recommendations to strengthen culture alignment to strategy
10. Develop a culture change and sustainability strategy and plan
11. Develop a culture measurement system
Application Process
Certification is available to a limited number of individuals at any point in time. To qualify you must:
· Complete the required Culture By Design courses
· Complete the Certification Program Application Form & Process (includes providing a recent CV and completing an interview)
· Achieve 75% in the Culture By Design Exam
Upon admission into the Certification Program, you are required to meet (in person or via webcam) with Dr. Evans to develop your certification plan. The plan will include expectations for deliverables as well as timelines.
Fees:
Culture Practitioner Certification $3,500
Master Culture Practitioner Certification $5,000
Benefits of the Culture By Design Certification Program:
· Develop and refine your skills and knowledge by working closely with Dr. Nancie Evans, a leading thinker and practitioner in organizational culture
· Learn in real time as you apply your skills and knowledge in a field situation
· Establish yourself as a 'go to' person for advice and assistance with understanding culture dynamics and implementing culture change
· Join an elite cadre of culture experts that we draw upon to assist with culture assignments in organizations
Instructor Certification
Instructor Certification is under development with an anticipated release in 2011.
