SDD Credit Point System

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 is complete when at least 10 credits are accumulated. Credits can be earned in the following ways:

• Participant in a regular SDD: 2 credits. Here regular means an SDDP with all steps implemented. For a shorter, 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 credit. Any Certified SDD Facilitator has the right to serve as Mentor for both Candidate and Certified co-Facilitators.
• Theoretical training in an SDD School or equivalent: Max 6 credits. For apprenticeship with self-study a max of 3 credits can be earned upon recommendation of the Mentor. Participation in a regular (i.e., at least 3 day long) SDD School awards 2 credits. Up to 6 credits maybe earned through SDD School participation.
• Serving as Broker for the organization of an SDDP or SDD School: 1 or 2 credits (depending on complexity). A max of 2 credits can be earned through this process.
• Special agreement with the Certified Systemic Analyst Professional program. A student who completes the SDD module of the program earns 2 credits. A max of 4 can be earned if a student conducts her/his project on Dialogic Design Science]]. A CSAP graduate can apply for 6 (not overlapping 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:

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.

• 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:

1. The recommendation of the mentor is required for advancement from one level to the next
2. Certificates are issued upon verification of at least 60% of credits required and payment of the certification fee.
3. Credits earned are shown on the certificate
4. Certification is valid provided the yearly membership fee is settled