The QAA training represents a unique opportunity to develop the competencies necessary to lead and manage a quality assurance agenda of a business school with international ambitions while being cognisant of national/cultural constraints. The programme is for any quality assurance professional, either currently employed or in-between jobs. There are no restrictions regarding seniority and experience; however, the typical applicant will have up to three years of QA-specific experience.
The QAA cuts across all major quality assurance frameworks to develop and refine the participants’ understanding of the underlying methodologies and their purpose.
Therefore, it is seen as a general qualification opportunity rather than training to support a specific accreditation project.
The QAA consists of three block weeks, and each block week includes two modules of four hours each (five hours including breaks). It emphasises leadership training with insights into strategy and change management techniques (Modules 1 and 6) as well as core quality management skills with a focus on analysing the writing process and communication (Modules 2 and 5). The program is complemented by training sessions in project management (Module 3) and data/information management (Module 4).
This year’s programme will be held online between September and December and, as such, will require discipline in terms of attending live sessions and fulfilling the continuous assignments. Therefore, please consult the programme description and the schedule before applying. The application deadline is 7 September. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Maresova (andrea.maresova@efmdglobal.org) for more information.