DACUM International Training Center
DACUM (Developing a Curriculum)
is an effective, time-saving method of analyzing jobs and occupations that has been used worldwide for more than
40 years and in over 60 countries.
DACUM’s process involves a panel of expert workers and a skilled facilitator working together to precisely identify the duties and tasks performed in a job or occupation.
The panel of experts collectively and cooperatively describe the job or occupational tasks in the language that those within their industry can understand and embrace. The duties and tasks (sometimes called competencies) become the foundation of competency-based training programs by identifying what must be taught to the worker or student.
What We Offer
DACUM Workshop
DACUM International Training Center associates have over 25 years of experience conducting DACUM workshops for clients in a variety of settings from companies to community colleges to government agencies and professional organizations. Many organizations choose to have us facilitate their workshops to take advantage of this experience and expertise and ensure a productive outcome. We work with you to deliver a professional analysis resulting in a DACUM Research Chart.
To conduct an in-person or virtual DACUM workshop contact dacum@osu.edu.
Included in the workshop
- Advice on recruiting the appropriate number of panel members with the necessary expertise to meet the desired outcome
- Guidance on workshop preparation and hosting requirements
- Expert facilitation of the DACUM process from beginning to end with a highly experienced facilitator
- Preparation of a DACUM chart ready for review by the panelists and sponsor
- Guidance on typical next steps as to how the data can be used to achieve your organization’s goals
“What a great way to identify everything we do in our job. The team effort between the panelists and facilitator made this a fascinating and effective process. I highly recommend it.”
Joey Gottbrath
University of California-Berkeley
DACUM Uses
- Developing and updating competency-based curricula and training programs
- Preparing certifications/licensing for professions
- Creating performance assessments/testing
- Providing career advising and counseling
- Creating HR/organization development tools such as job descriptions, job-specific performance appraisals, and standard operating procedures
- Analyzing a process
- Defining functions that cut across multiple jobs
- Outlining emerging or conceptual jobs
And more!
40+ years in use
60+ countries
25+ years of experience
DACUM facilitators John Moser and Kate Fergus facilitate a DACUM Virtual Institute.
Training Institutes
DACUM Institutes
Our DACUM International Training Center is the premiere provider of DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) facilitator training in the world.
SCID Institute
Our Systematic Curriculum and Instructional Design (SCID) Institute is a follow-on program to the DACUM training.
Applications of DACUM
DACUM can be used for analyzing jobs and occupations, processes, specific functions that cut across multiple jobs, and even jobs that are just emerging and may be somewhat conceptual starting out. It is a versatile process that can be adapted to meet numerous organizational needs. Following are types of DACUM analysis and samples of each.
Types of DACUM Analysis
DACUM Conceptual Analysis – Bioenergy Technology Chart
DACUM Functional Analysis – Train-the-Trainer Function
DACUM Job Analysis – Aerial Sensing Data Analyst
DACUM Occupational Analysis – Brewing Technology
DACUM Process Analysis – Product Changeover Process
Customized Support
Our team can guide you through the DACUM process and beyond – achieving your training, performance, and organizational goals.
Program Team
Ready to get started?
Contact us at dacum@osu.edu
1900 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210