# Work Sample Competencies

Students must use the following professional associations as a basis for their work samples. These associations are:

# Association for Talent Development (formerly ASTD)

The ATD competencies include:

  • Change Management
  • Coaching
  • Evaluating Learning Impact
  • Instructional Design
  • Knowledge Management
  • Learning Technologies
  • Managing Learning Programs
  • Integrated Talent Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Training Delivery

# International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)

  • Standard 1: Focus on Results or Outcomes
  • Standard 2: Take a Systemic View
  • Standard 3: Add Value
  • Standard 4: Work in Partnership with Clients and Stakeholders
  • Standard 5: Determine Need or Opportunity
  • Standard 6: Determine Cause
  • Standard 7: Design Solutions including Implementation and Evaluation
  • Standard 8: Ensure Solutions’ Conformity and Feasibility
  • Standard 9: Implement Solution
  • Standard 10: Evaluate Results and Impact