QM Course Recertification

QM certification is valid for 5 years. While QM promotes a continuous improvement model in course design and expects incremental changes in order to stay current, if any of the criteria listed below is met, a course would require recertification.

• More than 20% of the course level objectives have changed. Std 2.1
• More than 20% of the module level objectives have changed. Std 2.2
• More than 20% of the assessments in the course have been changed. Std 3.1
• More than 20% of the instructional materials have been changed. Std 4.1
• More than 20% of the learning activities (including assignments) have been changed. Std 5.1
• More than 20% of the tools used in the course have been changed. Std 6.1

or

• More than 20% of the course as a whole has changed as assessed or calculated by the institution
• Original certification is expiring

Note: For a complete listing of additional scenarios and consideration, download and review the 'QM Course Recertification Renewal Policy.pdf' document.

For additional information or to request a consultation, contact Amy Grincewicz, QM Coordinator, Kent State Online at agrincew@kent.edu or (330)-672-4451.

Available to

Kent State University online faculty and instructors.

Requirements

1. The course QM certification must be valid, i.e. not expired ;
2. The recertification review must be initiated prior to the original expiration and completed within 3 months of initiation;
3. Any required amendments to the course must be completed within 30 days;
4. A recertification review may be conducted only once and is valid for up to an additional 3 years, after which a full review is required.

What happens next

A Kent State QM Coordinator will contact the faculty course representative within 1-2 business days.