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• Certified Facilitator of Training (CFT)

  • Start
    06 Jan 2026
  • End
    05 Jan 2028
  • Location
    virtual

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  Applications open for the Certified Facilitator of Training

  (CFT)

  
  

  Do you facilitate learning events?   Online?   In person?

  Intended Audience:  The CFT certification is for professionals who facilitate training done online or in person and who want to be recognized for their skill in engaging learners. 

  
  

  This performance-based certification is endorsed by ISPI, Training Magazine, LDA, AVTECC, and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

   

  You must submit one or more videos that demonstrate your competence in facilitation, are supported by learner evaluations and client attestations, and commit to a Code of Conduct.  The 4 competencies are:

  1.       The Facilitation Process – Competent Facilitators ask questions that:

  • Promote participation
  • Engage learners equitably
  • Promote reflection
  • Reinforce learning points
  • Clarify participants’ remarks and questions
  • Follow up on participants comments
  • Promote relevant conversation among learners so they process the content
  • Redirect questions to other participants to promote engagement

  2.       The Learning Process – Competent Facilitators:

  • Introduce the purpose, content, participants, and value.
  • Establish the relevance of the content; relate the content to needs and the learner experience.
  • Give examples that illustrate and reinforce the learning objective
  • Guide learners in activities designed to reinforce the objectives 

  3.       The Learning Assessment Process – Competent Facilitators:

  • Elicit examples from learners on how they will apply the content in the workplace
  • Assess comprehension                          

  4.       Professionalism – Competent Facilitators:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the content and facilitation expertise
  • Respect participants’ opinions and perspectives

  The cost is $600 for Hale Center professional members, ISPI, and IFMA and $725 for others.   Click here to download the Handbook with the standards, requirements, and the scoring checklists.  Register here.  Applications are accepted throughout the year.

  Once certified you will receive a digital mark.  Please contact Judy@HaleCenter.org if you have questions

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• Certified Developer of Training (CDT)

  • Start
    06 Jan 2026
  • End
    06 Jan 2028
  • Location
    virtual

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  Applications open for the Certified Developer of TRaining (CDT)

   

  Do you develop learning solutions, such as  Instructor-led training, asynchronous or synchronous training, simulations, serious games, and the like?  
  

  Intended Audience:   The CDT certification is for professionals who develop training and instructional solutions that are delivered live, in-person, or online and who want to be recognized for their ability to create effective learning events. 

  
  

  To earn this performance-based certification you must demonstrate all 9 standards by 1) answering questions about one of your learning solutions that are supported by client attestations and artifacts, and 2) committing to a Code of Ethics.  The CDT is endorsed by ISPI, LDA, Training, and AVTECC.   

  
  

  The 9 standards are:

  1.  Address Sustainability 
  2.  Align Solution
  3.  Assess Performance
  4.  Collaborate and Partner with Stakeholders
  5.  Elicit Performance or Practice
  6.  Enhance Retention and Transfer
  7.  Ensure Context Sensitivity 
  8.  Engage Learners
  9.  Ensure Relevance

  Click here to download the Handbook for the complete standards and the scoring rubrics.  The cost is $600.   Applications are accepted throughout the year.    
  

  Once certified you will receive a digital mark.  Please contact Judy@HaleCenter.org if you have questions

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• Resistance

  • When
    18 Mar 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  !Resistance!

  March 18th at 12PM Central Time

  2025 ended with 19 ways to lie.  The focus of 2026 will be on Innovation; however, Judy began the year with a discussion about Truth.  Truth?  Whose Truth?  What is Truth?  How does truth foster innovation?  How might truth be used to improve and sustain organizational and individual performance?

  In March Judy raises the question of resistance.   She challenges us to ask if returning to normalcy is the right goal or is it time to build a new future; one that better reflects what we have been led to believe what this nation stands for.    

  So, please join Judy in exploring how to use our expertise in building a future that is kinder, healthier, and environmentally sustainable.  Register now. 

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• Coffee with Judy & Friends

  • When
    19 Mar 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Coffee with Judy & Friends

  March19th, at 9 AM Central

  Happy Hour

  March 19th, at 6PM Central

  
  

  Please join me for Coffee or Happy Hour.  Both are informal get togethers.  There is no agenda, so be ready to share and contribute to what others bring to the discussion.  However, you must register, if you want to get the link to join.   I look forward to sharing ideas.

  Watch for Wednesday with Judy this month about resistance on March 18th.  

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• Happy Hour with Judy & Friends

  • When
    19 Mar 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Happy Hour with

  Judy & Friends

  March 19th at 6 PM Central Time

  Coffee is same day

  at 9am Central Time

         Please join me for an informal get together.  There is no agenda, so be ready to share your ideas and contribute to what others bring to the discussion.  You must register, if you want to get the link to join.  Coffee with Judy & Friends is the same day at 9am central time and it requires a separate registration.  So, please join us for one or both events.  

  Wednesday with Judy is March 18th at noon central.  The topic is resistance.  

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• How to Build Valid Tests & Assessments

  • Start
    10 Apr 2026
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  • End
    24 Apr 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

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  How to Build Valid Tests & Assessments

  Using  Generative AI

  A 3-Part Certificate Series: 

  Fridays 10a.m. to 12:30p.m. Central Time

  April 10 to April 24

  Intended Audience:  This program is for internal and external consultants wanting to gain the expertise required to develop valid tests and assessments and deliver quality outputs in significantly less time by leveraging generative AI.  You will learn what is required to create a valid test, the value and limitations of different testing methods, how to fairly score performance-tests, how to select and qualify judges, and how to leverage generative AI to accelerate the process.   You will see real examples of AI prompts and the outputs: response supplied (multiple-choice tests), response not-supplied (performance, portfolios), and rubrics.   You will get job aids with practical guidelines that you can apply to your work.  

  The Test and Assessment series is part of Hale Center's 2026 theme on Truth, Innovation, & Technology.   It is designed to strengthen your technical skills in assessment and measurement.   When you complete the 3-part program you will receive a certificate in Testing.  

  Topics in the series are:

  Part A:  Basics

  1. Test Basics:  learn what makes something a test and what is required for a test to be valid. 
  2. How to Decide What to Test, Why, and How:  learn the value of  developing operational definitions and doing a criticality analysis to determine what and how to test.  You will get guidelines and tools for developing an operational definition and doing a criticality analysis.  

  Part B: Multiple-Choice

  1. How to Develop Multiple-Choice Questions that Test Higher Level Skills:  find out how to use the work of David Merrill and Robert Bloom to create forced-choice questions (multiple-choice) that measure memory and reasoning.  Learn how generative AI can significantly accelerate the process allowing you to make smart use of your subject matter experts. You will receive a toolkit with guidelines for developing effective multiple-choice tests 
  2. How to Analyze Test Results:  learn how to do an item analysis to identify which questions and answer choices are effective and ineffective.  You will also learn how to compare tests to confirm they are equivalent, that is they measure the same knowledge and are equivalent in difficulty. 

  Part C: Performance

  1. How to Develop Performance Tests: learn about the different types of performance tests, what differentiates them in terms of fidelity (how life-like they are), and what is required of each.  You will receive a set of guidelines for developing performance tests, and how to accelerate the process by using generative AI.   You will see examples. 
  2. How to Develop Checklists and Rubrics:  learn how to more quickly design and develop checklists and rubrics to score performance tests using generative AI .  Learn to train and qualify judges in how to score performance tests and control inter-rater reliability.  You will receive templates and guidelines. 

  If you want to register for specific topics only, please contact Judy@HaleCenter.org and she will complete your registration.  Please note, one paid $444 registration allows up to six people in your organization to attend at no additional charge.   Just send Judy the names. 

  Materials:  Each topic comes with a workbook containing the slides, guidelines, and other supporting materials. 
  

  Cost:  For the series is $444.  A total of six in your organization may attend at no additional cost. Please contact Judy@HaleCenter.org if you want to find out how to arrange for an in-house program.

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• Going Solo? Freelancing? Thrive! A Guide to Success

  • Start
    04 May 2026
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  • End
    18 May 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    22

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  Thrive!  A guide to success!

  Going Solo?  Freelancing?  Contracting?

  How to Thrive in a Gig Economy

  

  A 12 hour virtual workshop presented by

  Hale Associates and Crain Burns Associates

  Three 4-hour sessions

  Monday Evenings: May 4, 11, and 18

  Registration: $495

  This program is for you, if you are: 

  Starting your own company A freelancer Pursuing contract work

  The benefits are: Confidence in your value proposition A proven road map to avoid time and money wasters Comfort knowing you have the bases covered Access to knowledgeable and proven mentors 12 PDU’s for your PMP and CPT

  The workshop is designed to help you define your value proposition, set yourself apart from your competitors, follow contracting practices that protect your intellectual capital, and set up business systems that save you time.   If you want to set yourself apart from the competition, and better define your value proposition, please join us.  

  What past participant say about the program: 

  The Thrive workshop and Nancy’s coaching has helped me grow my business. All the information, stories, examples, and group members were very beneficial and insightful. The time at the sessions and the workbook materials helped renew my excitement for why I started my own business and helped me see with fresh eyes what I offer clients.  I recommend THRIVE to anyone thinking of starting a business or who owns a business. The skills & tools I learned have helped me to promote my business AND I’ve been able to apply some tools to my aid my clients.  Thank you Nancy (Crain Burns and Associates) and Judy Hale (Hale Associates Center)! Rhonda Anderson.  Owner Silver Cricket Designs                                           

  If you're starting a consulting/contracting business or simply want to ensure your enterprise is on the right path, the Thrive webinar is a very worthy experience. It gives the necessary foundation and enhancements to being successful as an entrepreneur, pretty much in any industry.  Bob Mansur, Managing Partner, Credit Employee Performance Solutions 
  

  This course is relevant to ANYONE interested in starting your own firm. I found value, not coming from a business background....Judy and Nancy bring a wealth of experience and knowledge and are wonderful leaders.  Laura Coons.

  The goals of the program are to help you in your journey into the Gig Economy by learning how to:

  • Stand out from your competition
  • Define the value you bring to client engagements
  • Get a competitive edge
  • Better manage your business practices
  • Build your administrative processes
  • Create a support network
  • Leverage AI and virtual assistants

  What you will gain from this experience:
  

  1. You’ll learn how to define your services in ways that distinguish you in the marketplace.
  2. You will find out how to build a workable and effective marketing plan that includes your messages and distribution channels.   
  3. You will gain tips and techniques for negotiating contracts, defining your terms, and pricing your services.
  4. You will learn how insurance and contracts work; how to make smart use of brokers and lawyers.
  5. You will receive a digital Toolkit that includes job aids, rules, and worksheets to guide you in your journey.

  How the program works:

  This 12-hour online workshop is delivered in three 4-hour segments that occur on three consecutive Mondays starting on Monday May 4th at 4:30 PM central time.   There are optional personal coaching sessions.   

  Your Presenters:

  Judith Hale, Ph.D., CPT, CFT, AIM, and ibstpi Fellow is one of the more prolific writers and well-known consultants in the field of performance improvement and credentialing.  Judy has worked in the public and private sectors across all industries for 50 years specializing in performance improvement, certification, evaluation, and sustaining change. 

  Nancy Crain Burns, Ph.D., CPT. PMP, CAEL, and past-president of ISPI has more than 35 years' experience in the corporate world.  Her firm, Crain Burns Associates, has been helping clients define their mission and market position for more than 15 years.  

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