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DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) Program Highlights

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Who We Are

DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) is an effective and relatively low-cost method of analyzing jobs and occupations used worldwide for more than 40 years and in over 60 countries. This unique process successfully supports job and occupational analysis for organizations, including community colleges, companies, government agencies and professional organizations. The DACUM International Training Center brings over 25 years of experience conducting DACUM institutes and institutes in person and virtually (with both synchronous and asynchronous online sessions).

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What We Do

DACUM Process

DACUM’s process involves a panel of expert workers and a skilled facilitator working together to precisely identify the duties and tasks performed in a job or occupation. The panel of experts collectively and cooperatively describe the job or occupational tasks in the language that those within their industry can understand and embrace. The duties and tasks (sometimes called competencies) become the foundation of competency-based training programs by identifying what must be taught to the worker or student.

Projects and Applications

DACUM Uses:
  • Developing and updating competency-based curricula and training programs
  • Preparing certifications/licensing for professions
  • Creating performance assessments/testing
  • Providing career advising and counseling
  • Creating HR/organization development tools such as job descriptions, job-specific performance appraisals, and standard operating procedures
  • Analyzing a process
  • Defining functions that cut across multiple jobs
  • Outlining emerging or conceptual jobs
  • And more!

In-Person and Virtual DACUM Workshops

DACUM International Training Center associates have over 25 years of experience conducting DACUM workshops for clients in a variety of settings from companies to community colleges to government agencies and professional organizations.

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Our team can guide you through the DACUM process and beyond – achieving your training, performance, and organizational goals. 

Contact dacum@osu.edu for more details.

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Types and Application of DACUM

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DACUM Virtual Institute

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DACUM Resources

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DACUM Research Chart Bank

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DACUM Face-to-Face Institutes

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