About this Learning Experience

Our DACUM International Training Center is the only provider of SCID training in the world. Through the institute, participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to prioritize tasks and develop competency-based instructional materials. 

Prerequisite: DACUM Institute completion is required prior to SCID registration

Audience: Workforce development professionals, including course designers, training coordinators, trainers, curriculum developers, educators, and human resource specialists

Timeline: Approximately 40 hours of instruction over an 8-week timeframe

Format: Asynchronous (does not take place in real-time), self-paced learning experiences available 24/7 as well as synchronous meetings (generally held 1:00-3:00pm Eastern Standard Time) at intervals throughout the institute

Certificate: Digital badge and certificate earned upon completion of online content and submission of required assignments

Institute Features

• Instruction on the activities involved in the design and development of competency-based learning programs including analyzing training needs, identifying existing resources, determining delivery format, and developing assessment techniques
• Engaging online modules that include text, videos, graphics, and self-knowledge checks
• Individual assignments, small-group interaction, and hands-on activities
• Practical application of the SCID methodology to develop the primary elements of competency-based instructional resources, including learning objectives, performance measures, instructional media, and on-the-job training (OJT) manuals
• Extensive instruction, coaching, and feedback from highly-experienced facilitators
• Templates and handouts to use in developing instructional resources