
DACUM International Training Center
Systematic Curriculum and
Instructional Design (SCID) Institute
Our SCID institute is a follow-on program to the DACUM training. It picks up where DACUM leaves off and teaches you how to develop components of a competency-based training program. Participation in the DACUM Institute is a prerequisite.
Dates for the 2025 SCID Virtual Institute
Fall 2025 Cohort
Sep 22 – Nov 14, 2025
Registration Deadline
Friday, Sep 12, 2025
Synchronous virtual sessions
Week | Day | Date | Time |
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Week 1 | Tuesday | September 23 | 1:00-3:00pm ET |
Week 3 | Tuesday | October 7 | 1:00-3:00pm ET |
Week 4 | Tuesday | October 14 | 1:00-3:00pm ET |
Week 6 | Tuesday | October 28 | 1:00-3:00pm ET |
SCID Virtual Institute Cost: $2,400
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
Future Cohort Date
Spring 2026 Cohort
Mar 30 – May 22, 2026
Registration Deadline
Friday, Mar 20, 2026
Ready to get started?
Contact us at dacum@osu.edu
1900 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210