Attending the Innovations in Testing Conference

Featuring Attendee Sandra Winborne, Ph.D.

Situation

Sandra Winborne needed to stay current on credentialing, both personally and for her military clients. The mission was to deliver to the Department of Defense (DoD), educational commands and educational specialists, testing and assessment tools that could enhance personal performance and contribute to “operational readiness.” She was seeking the best source available for “cutting edge” information in order to create awareness for testing and credentialing. Her objective was to prepare service members for current or future missions as well as for “post-military” careers.

Solution

Sandra became affiliated with ATP and has attended the Innovations in Testing conferences for the past nine years. Before long, she realized that attendance at the conferences, as well as membership in ATP, has enabled her to “stay on top” of key industry developments. The conferences consistently provide superb speakers, enlightening presentations and productive networking opportunities.

Benefits

Sandra's attendance and participation at the Innovations in Testing conference has allowed her to:

• Become aware of potential credentialing opportunities.
• Gain current and applicable subject matter.
• Learn from attendees with different specialties in the field.
• Benefit from the best speakers, topics and content available.
• Obtain comprehensive subject matter pertaining to accreditation for the military community.
• Encounter unparalleled networking opportunities.
• Continue her education within the industry.
• Learn about current and future trends or developments in credentialing such as:
  • What fields are hiring aggressively.
  • What credentialing is required.
  • What resources are available to prep for required certification or credentialing.

Positive Results

Sandra's attendance at Innovations in Testing Conferences, as well as affiliation with ATP, has provided her with unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, while sharing conference content within the military community she has seen credentialing move from obscurity to a commonly accepted practice. This clearly enhances “Mission Readiness” for military members.

Sandra Winborne, Ph. D., is the Program Manager for the Military Evaluations Program (MEP) within the Department of Defense’s "Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support" (DANTES).