Certified Remote Professional ©
Explore our PACE Model through our Remote Professional Certificate track for the novice to seasoned remote worker. Remote professionals receive a comprehensive training program by focusing on topics important to remote workers
Program Focus
- Introduce professional expectations of a professional remote worker
- Provide resources, tools, and downloads for ready application
- Award a digital credential (badge) for the successful completion of each element of the PACE Model
- Award a digital certificate for the successful completion of the online interactive learning experiences.
Courses, Topics, & Badges
Below are key topics covered in the trainings. Topics may be adjusted based on new developments and trends in the field of remote work.
Successfully complete lessons within each course to be eligible to earn a digital badge (digital credential). Digital badges validate the accomplishment, skill, or competencies earned in the course. Participants can display an earned badge online to demonstrate a skill or competency, which can be useful when applying for a job or to show professional development accomplishments.
Productivity
Badge & Topics
- Value Add of Remote for a Professional
- Optimizing the Remote Environment
- Ergonomics Basics
- Calculating Remote Environment Productivity (REP) Score
- Time Management Techniques
- Task Management Strategies
- Motivation & Productivity
- Goal Setting
- Connecting Work to Purpose
- Work-Life Balance
- Code of Ethics for Productivity
Access
Badge & Topics
- Cyber Security
- Remote Hardware
- Remote Software
- File Sharing
- Video Conferencing
- Email, SMS, IMs, Phone, Social Media Channels
- Finding and Following Technology Policies
- Discovering Trending Technologies
- Access Options
- Code of Ethics for Access
Communication
Badge & Topics
- Remote Communication Model
- Multi-Channel Mastery (email, video conference, etc.)
- Communication Pitfalls & Strategies
- Minimizing Barriers & Noise
- Communication Competence Basics
- Listening and Sharing
- Building Rapport
- Impression Management
- Code of Ethics for Communication
Engagement
Badge & Topics
- Engagement in a Remote Environment
- Motivation: A multi-faceted approach
- Psychological Safety
- Virtual Socialization
- Virtual Organizational Climate and Culture
- Reading Remote Norms
- Active Participation & Commitment
- Individual Differences, Attitudes, and Personalities
- Professional Development in a Virtual Environment
- Code of Ethics for Engagement
Ready, Set, Learn
- Online
- Asynchronous
- Self-Paced
- Relevant
- Digital Credentials
- Certificate of Completion
- One Year Membership
- Contributor Status
- Professional Credibility