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Online certifications to help professionals, leaders, and organizations optimize their remote work environments.

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Our purpose.

Improving Remote Work

As the trend of working remotely continues to expand, organizations are discovering challenges in the non-traditional workplace. As professionals with experience in all aspects of remote work, from technical support to employee supervision, we saw that most remote professionals wanted to do the right thing, but unfortunately, there has been no clear definition of “the right thing”…until now.

Research-based Standards

Researchers have studied how remote workplaces affect customers, employees, supervisors, and organizations. We have synthesized that research into a set of PACE standards, which address Productivity, Access, Communication, and Engagement. Standards don’t do much good if everyone in an organization is not held to the same standards, so once again, we turned to research.

Self-paced, Practical Courses

Research indicates that employees want convenient, relevant training. With an emphasis on customer service (internal and external), WFR Certification courses transform the theoretical into the practical using interactive methods. Self-paced courses help individuals analyze and improve their approach to remote work.

Remote Certifications

A WFR Certificate acknowledges demonstrated proficiency in meeting WFR Remote Workplace Standards in the areas of Productivity, Access, Communication, and Engagement. Our initial certification is the Remote Professional Certificate. Certified remote professionals who complete the leader certification training will receive the Certified Remote Leader Certificate. A Certified Remote Leader is eligible to represent an organization to evaluate the remote readiness of the workplace and earn a Remote Workplace Certification for the organization.

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Certified Remote Professional

Novice to seasoned remote employees will explore strategies to optimize the remote workspace, enhance productivity, safeguard and share resources, communicate effectively, and connect with others virtually.

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Certified Remote Leader

Leaders will engage with trainings and access tools and resources to enlarge their understanding and skills to effectively lead remote workers.

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Certified Remote Workplace

Using organization level evaluative approaches, measure current readiness and future initiatives for supporting a remote workforce of one or more workers.

Our method.

WFR's PACE Model

Each of our certification tracks is composed of interactive training materials aligned to our unique PACE Model and includes a broad range of relevant topics important to a remote workforce including: productivity, access, communication, and engagement.

Productivity

Optimize the remote working environment to effectively meet business goals.

Access

Learn best practices to utilize shared drives, remote work spaces, operate and equipment securely.

Communication

Apply professional virtual communication techniques to all messages including video conferencing.

Engagement

Collaborate and connect while supporting organizational culture and processes.

Our vision.

Advancing the Field of Remote

We are living in a day where remote work is not just possible, but it is often preferred. Working remote is also known as telecommuting, working offsite, working away, or working at a distance. Through our professional development programs, we endeavor to change the perception of remote work.

Technology has enabled the workforce to throw off the confines of the cubicle and migrate away from the traditional office space by working remote partially or full time. The new workplace without walls has allowed traditionally crowded offices to evolve into low-density work spaces.

The ability to connect, share artifacts, and communicate across nations is limitless. Organizations are no longer limited to aligning themselves with talented individuals who live close to the office, but they can partner with talented and motivated workers from diverse backgrounds from around the world to accomplish business goals.

Benefits of Remote Work

Professionals are benefiting from this phenomenon by saving money and time on commuting, acquiring a dream job in faraway locations without the hassle of relocating, and expanding their circle of professional colleagues from around the world.

Organizations are discovering the feasibility of moving toward low-density work spaces whether they support a team working remote one day a week or fully remote. Leaders are approaching remote remote work as an opportunity to expand the talent pool of available staff for various positions, increase employee morale, and cut costs for traditional office space.

Benefits of Remote Certifications

Our certification tracks can enhance one’s professional reputation and credibility as a remote professional, leader, or organization in this rapidly emerging field.

Our professional certifications will change the landscape of remote work and both standardize and innovate the way professionals think about this phenomenon. This new way of working will no longer be thought of as simply working from home, rather it will be an acceptable way to operate professionally beyond the wall of the traditional office.

Online Access

We know that life is unpredictable, so our courses were developed to be asynchronous. This allows participants to move through instructional activities and complete mastery checks at their own pace while taking up to 365 days from course enrollment to successfully complete the interactive training materials and earn digital credentials and a certificate.

Relevant Topics

The courses are composed of applicable topics, resources, and activities important to both seasoned and novice remote workers, managers, and organizations committed to supporting a remote workforce that will improve the collective knowledge in the vast and growing field of remote work.

Digital Credentials

Participants have the opportunity to enhance their professional reputation and credibility by earning and sharing digital credentials and certificates in the areas of remote productivity, access, communication, and engagement within every certification track.

Professional Membership

After successful completion of the Certified Professional or Certified Coach, participants will receive a one-year membership with contributor status to continue learning more or adding to the expanding field of remote vocations. Annual memberships can be renewed for a nominal fee.

Customization Options

We offer options for organizations to customize our curriculum to meet the needs of their unique business goals and operating procedures.

Our value.

Certification Benefits

Certified Remote Professional

Professional Focus
Digital Credentials
Certificate of Completion
One Year Membership
Contributor Status
Professional Credibility
Customization Options
Group Pricing Available

$239

Per Participant

Certified Remote
Leader

Leadership Focus
Digital Credentials
Certificate of Completion
One Year Membership
Contributor Status
Professional Credibility
Customization Options
Group Pricing Available

$289

Per Participant
Prerequisite: Certified Remote Professional

Certified Remote Workplace

This certification identifies the organization as a Certified Remote Workplace.
One or more certified remote leaders representing the organization can complete the certification.
This track helps organizations identify strengths and gaps in remote processes, establish credibility as a workplace that supports remote work, promotes a culture of quality, digital credentials for the website, and membership recognition.
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Online Asynchronous

Access the courses online and learn independently. There are no set class times or due dates.

Relevant Content

Learn important remote topics and techniques focused on professionals, leaders, and workplaces.

Self-Paced

Complete the certification courses at your own pace, and take up to 365 days to complete.

Professional Membership

Certified Professionals and Coaches receive a free one-year membership with options to renew.

Resources & Tools

Benefit from the tools and downloadable resources provided within each online training.

Contributor Status

Gain contributor status with WFR to add to the growing body of knowledge of this emerging field.

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Email
Info@WorkForceRemote.org