The verdict that emerged from the 2023 Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling send vibrations through the world of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This conversation highlights the impact of this decision and the need for continued and increased effort of credentialing practitioners within the DEI space.

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives into thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

The North American economy has a growing skills gap between skills being demanded by employers and those the workforce can provide. Certification boards are uniquely positioned to champion entry into a field of practice, but first must be prepared to challenge their own structures and processes related to eligibility requirements.

This podcast is a thought-provoking call to action for certification bodies to consider how they:

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives into thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

In part two of this introduction to quality assurance, Mary Buday continues her conversation with Johnna Gueorguieva PhD, ICE-CCP, CAE, and Todd Galati, CAE about their definitions of quality assurance, how its shaped for their programs and key considerations if your program holds an accreditation to the NCCA Standards or ISO/IEC 17024.

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

Mary Buday, director of certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences, discusses quality assurance with Johnna Gueorguieva PhD, ICE-CCP, CAE, and Todd Galati, CAE. Over the course of two conversations, they define quality assurance and what it looks like in their program. They also discuss considerations if your program holds an accreditation to the NCCA Standards or ISO/IEC 17024 and tips for starting a quality assurance program.

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

Episode Number: 10

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Join Jessica Anderson, ICE-CCP, Brett Foley, PhD and Holly Saraullo as they offer their unique perspectives on the key aspects of establishing a credentialing program. Each shares their views on common challenges, finding your target audience and where to go when you get “stuck.”

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

Episode Number: 9

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Cynthia Allen, ICE-CCP, Jennifer Naughton, MEd, CAE, ICE-CCP, SPHR, and Rachel Roberts, MPH, CHES, weigh in on the strategic decision-making involved in developing a stackable assessment-based credential versus a certification, specifically using the Institute for Healthcare Advancement’s (IHA’s) Health Literacy Specialist Program as s case study.

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

Episode Number: 8

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Learn about diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives that I.C.E. has recently engaged in, such as the I.C.E. DE&I Statement and the I.C.E. Coffee Chat series. Also hear from two I.C.E. members and how their organizations have approached DE&I, the programs they've implemented and the impact it's had so far on their DE&I journey.

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Find additional I.C.E. DE&I resources here: https://www.credentialingexcellence.org/About/Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

Episode Number: 7

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Take a deep dive into the book “Credentialing: Understanding the Problems. Identify the Opportunities. Create the Solutions.” I.C.E. member Carla Caro, MA, chats with authors Michelle Van Noy, PhD, and Paul Gaston, PhD, on topics highlighted in their book, including how credentialing organizations can more effectively partner with academic programs, how community colleges are using credentialing and how apprenticeship programs are gaining in popularity.

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Carla Caro, MA, Program Director, Credentialing Services, ACT (Host)

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

Episode Number: 6

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What is an assessment-based certificate program and why should it be accredited? Hear from three members of I.C.E.’s Assessment-based Certificate Accreditation Council (ACAC) as they discuss accreditation programs, why it’s a good idea to get accredited and what the pitfalls are for many applicants.

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Bobbi Losee Vernon, MA, ICE-CCP, Senior Learning Architect, Global Skills X-Change

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.

Episode Number: 5

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What is the Credential As You Go (CAYG) movement? What does it mean to have a lifelong learning orientation to credentialing? What are incremental credentialing concepts? CAYG expert leaders Nan Travers and Holly Zanville answer these questions and chat with I.C.E. Board Member Bill West about what credentialing bodies need to understand about this game changing perspective.

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Nan Travers, PhD, Director for the Center for Leadership in Credentialing Learning, SUNY Empire State College

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Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast dives in to thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts on the topics that matter most to the credentialing community.