Hale Center upcoming events

Certified Facilitator of Training (CFT) (06 Jan 2026)

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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

Certified Developer of Training (CDT) (06 Jan 2026)

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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, formative and summative tests, 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:

Address Sustainability
Align Solution
Assess Performance
Collaborate and Partner with Stakeholders
Elicit Performance or Practice
Enhance Retention and Transfer
Ensure Context Sensitivity
Engage Learners
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

The Story Behind the Certified AI Technologist (CAIT) (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Story Behind the Certified AI Performance Improvement Technologist (CAIT)

November 18^th at 12PM Central

ISPI just launched the Certified AI Technologist (CAIT), a new certification for those of us who are professionals in the design, use, and management of AI to improve the performance of people, products, and processes. It is a performance, portfolio-based credential. You are not required to pass a multiple-choice test, but to submit evidence your work satisfies the 10 standards. Judy will explain the research behind the the credential and what is required to attain it.

The CAIT along with the Certified Facilitator of Training (CFT), the Certified Developer of Training (CDT), the Certified Performance Improvement Facilitator CPIF), and the Accredited Performance Improvement Program recognizes those of us who can demonstrate we have helped organizations improve the performance of their people, products, and processes. Bring your questions.

Coffee with Judy & Friends (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Coffee with Judy & Friends

Nov 19^th, at 9 AM Central

Happy Hour at 6 pm Central

Please join me for Coffee or Happy Hour on the same day but at different times. Both have unique logins. Both are informal get togethers. There is no agenda, however I want to introduce my theme for 2027 - character, courage, & community - 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 on Nov 18^th at noon Central Time.

Happy Hour with Judy & Friends (19 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Happy Hour with

Judy & Friends

Nov 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, however i will introduce my theme for 2027 - character, courage, community - 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.