QSO 321 Module Eight Assignment Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
An important part of any career is professional development. Professional development can consist of attending conferences, taking additional courses, reading professional texts, or earning industry credentials. Many workplaces encourage professional development and also provide employees with funds to be used for this purpose. Use what you have learned about relevant credentials in your course resources to complete this assignment.
Directions
Your manager has asked that you submit a request for professional development funds for an industry credential related to sustainability, business ethics, or operations management. Select one of the professional credentials covered in your course resources or a relevant credential that you find online that meets your manager’s requirements. Explore the purpose, requirements, and career benefits of the credential, then complete the request using the Module Eight Assignment Template linked in the What to Submit section below.
QSO 321 Module Eight Assignment Template
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. Choose a personal, relevant credential that applies to you and your career.
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Topic |
Response |
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Date of Request |
[Insert text.] |
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Purpose of Opportunity |
[Insert text.] |
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Financial Requirements |
[Insert text.] |
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Nonfinancial Requirements |
[Insert text.] |
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Professional Benefits |
[Insert text.] |
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Organizational Benefits |
[Insert text.] |
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Approving Manager |
Petey Penmen |
Approval Signature: [Insert name.]
Approval Date: [Insert date.]
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Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
· Purpose: Briefly describe the purpose of your selected credential from a business perspective. To help guide your description, use the following questions:
· What knowledge, skills, or expertise does it help recognize?
· What fields or industries is it relevant to?
· How widely known or recognized is it?
· Requirements: Identify the requirements for earning the credential. To help guide your response, use the following questions:
· What is the financial cost for the credential?
· What is an estimate of the time required to earn it?
· What evidence needs to be provided to earn it, such as a portfolio, paperwork, exams, work experience, and so on?
· Does the credential require renewal If so, how does one renew the credential?
· Career Benefits: Describe the general career benefits for both professionals and organizations related to the credential. To help guide your response, use the following questions:
· How might the credential impact a job application, or the types of jobs you could apply to?
· How might the credential impact your pay or expected salary for a new role?
· What specialized knowledge or skills would you gain from earning the credential, and how might they benefit the organization?
· Is the credential required or preferred for regulatory requirements your organization must adhere to?
What to Submit
Submit the completed Module Eight Assignment Template . Sources should be cited according to APA style.
Module Eight Assignment Rubric
CriteriaMeets Expectations (100%)Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)Value PurposeBriefly describes the purpose of the selected credential from a business perspectiveDoes not attempt criterion30 RequirementsIdentifies the requirements for earning the credentialDoes not attempt criterion30 Career BenefitsDescribes the general career benefits for both professionals and organizations related to the credentialDoes not attempt criterion30 Clear CommunicationConsistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audienceShows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication10 Total:100%