Prerequisites: Students should be experienced in communications center operations, have a working knowledge of communications policies and procedures, and be involved in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement process within their agency.
A Comprehensive Quality Program cannot be created overnight. A program must be thought out and prior planning efforts put into the system utilizing the methods of measurement and the analysis of results achieved. A successful Quality Program will require a systematic approach. This course will provide the necessary insight so that the proper tools and methodologies can be employed to make the Quality Program a vital and useful part of your organization.
Topics include:
- Quality
- Quality Planning and Methodologies
- Standards and Liability in Quality Programs
- Building a Performance Evaluation Program
- Feedback and Coaching
- Surveys and Analysis
Class lecture is supplemented by practical exercises that help students apply the lessons to their own agency. Students not only learn about a Quality Program, but also learn how to implement the program within their agency.
CDEs Earned: 16
Recertification Requirements: None
Tuition: (Courses beginning prior to July 1, 2024)
| Options | Term | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Member | Member * | ||
| Co-Host | 2 days | $365 | $343 |
| Online | 5 weeks | $421 | $399 |
| Contract | 2 days | Contact us for pricing | Contact us for pricing |
Tuition: (Courses beginning on or after July 1, 2024)
| Options | Term | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Member | Member * | ||
| Online | 5 weeks | $460 | $410 |
| Contract | 2 days | Contact us for pricing | Contact us for pricing |
* You must be a current Associate, Full or Commercial member to receive member discounts on all courses. Online members receive member discounts on online courses only.
Late fee $25 (applied 10 days prior to course start date)
Tuition includes a comprehensive course manual and all certification fees.
Additional shipping fees may apply for international shipments.
Tuition for live courses does not include travel, lodging, meals or other costs. Online class tuition does not include web access fees or other local internet/web-related costs. Successful students will earn APCO Institute certification.
