The SDD Credit Point System documents the many alternative ways by which any practitioner can earn credits for the SDD Certification Scheme. These are described below:
Certification as Candidate SDD co-Facilitator
Application can be made, and certificate will be issued when at least 6 credits have been earned. Certification status is however fulfilled when at least 10 credits have been accumulated.
Credits can be earned in the following ways:
| Process | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participate in a regular SDDP | 2 | Regular means an SDDP with all steps implemented. For a shorter, i.e., demonstration SDDP, 1 credit maybe awarded upon recommendation of the Certified SDD Facilitator conducting the SDDP. A maximum of 4 credits can be earned through participation in SDDPs. |
| Secure a Mentor | 1 | Any Certified SDD Facilitator has the right to serve as Mentor for both Candidate and Certified co-Facilitators. |
| Attend an SDD School or equivalent | Max 6 | Participation in a regular (i.e., at least 3-day long) SDD School awards 2 credits. For apprenticeship with self-study a max of 3 credits can be earned upon recommendation of the Mentor. Up to 6 credits can be earned through SDD School participation or verified self-study. |
| Serve as Broker to organize an SDDP or an SDD School | 1 or 2 | The Evaluation Committee decides based on the complexity of the event. A max of 2 credits can be earned through this process. |
| Attend the Certified Systemic Analyst Professional program | Max 6 | A student who completes the SDD module of the program (including the exam) earns 2 credits. A max of 4 credits can be earned if a student conducts her/his project on Dialogic Design Science. A past CSAP graduate can apply for 6 credits provided they do not overlap with credits earned for participation in the same program. |
A Certified SDD co-Facilitator needs at least 10 additional unit credits, which can be earned in the following ways:
- Participant in an SDD 1 (max 2)
- CogniscopeTM Operator 1 (max 2)
- Co-facilitated SDDs 1 (max 2)
- Broker 1 (max 2)
- Member of KMT 1
- SDD Reports 1 (max 2)
- Research activities 1 (max 2; depends on recommendations)
- Scientific publications 1 (max 2; depends on recommendations)
A Certified SDD Facilitator needs at least 10 additional unit credits, which can be earned in the following ways:
- Participant in an SDD 1 (max 2)
- Cogniscope Operator 1 (max 2)
- Co-facilitated SDDs 1 (max 2)
- Broker 1 (max 2)
- Member of KMT 1
- SDD Reports 1 (max 2)
- Advanced theoretical 3 (earned in 2 or more SDD Schools)
- Research activities 1 (max 2; depends on recommendations)
- Scientific publications 1 (max 2; depends on recommendations)
Notes:
- The recommendation of the mentor is required for advancement from one level to the next
- Certificates are issued upon verification of at least 60% of credits required and payment of the certification fee.
- Credits earned are shown on the certificate
- Certification is valid provided the yearly membership fee is settled