Become an Expert at
Conducting Evaluation Studies

What is ROI Certification

ROI Certification® is the most comprehensive way to gain the skills, resources, and knowledge to measure the value of projects and programs of all types–down to the financial return on investment (ROI). The program includes a comprehensive learning program surrounding the ROI Methodology®, a systematic approach to program evaluation that is proven to deliver accurate and credible results. After the course, you will receive virtual support as you conduct an evaluation study in your own organization. Upon demonstrating competency in applying the ROI Methodology, you will join an elite group of professionals with the designation of Certified ROI Professional® (CRP) and earn your CRP Badge. Click here to learn more about our CRP Badge.

ROI Certification has been approved for 36 HR (General) re-certification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ re-certification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). ROI Certification has been approved by SHRM for 36 PDC hours. ROI Certification has been pre-approved by Training Industry for 24 continuing education recertification hours toward the Certified Professional in Training Management credential.

Want to learn more about the ROI Certification process? Watch this video or download the ROI Certification Brochure.

Why Is It Important

Becoming a Certified ROI Professional demonstrates that you are an expert at proving the value, impact, and ROI of any program or project by completing ROI Studies. After attending our five-day ROI Certification workshop you should be able to:

  • Identify the five levels of evaluation
  • Collect data using appropriate techniques
  • Calculate the benefit-cost ratio (BCR) and return on investment (ROI)
  • Apply the ROI Methodology.
  • Isolate the effects of a program.
  • Implement the ROI Methodology within your organization
  • Follow the 12 Guiding Principles.
  • Convert data to money.
  • Change the way they propose, implement, and evaluate programs, processes, and initiatives.

What is Included

  • A comprehensive learning program
  • Access to digital copies of published case studies
  • Issuance of Certified ROI Professional designation
  • Access to ROI Network
  • Detailed workbook, reference book, textbook
  • Virtual support through live group coaching
  • Membership to ROI Institute members-only website complete with tools, templates, resources
  • Job aids, tools, and templates
  • Review and feedback of evaluation study
  • Right to use materials internally

Benefits

  • Improve Projects
  • Enhance Relationships
  • Improve Image
  • Secure Funding
  • Implement New Projects
  • Improve Yourself

As an additional benefit, you will be an authorized practitioner of the ROI Methodology and entitled to give one-day workshops in your own organization. You will also have access to Members Only content including additional tools, templates, and case studies.

Start Your Journey

Participants will attend an open-enrollment five-day session which includes a comprehensive learning experience delivered in a classroom environment.

Live Virtual

Participants will attend ten three and a half hour sessions in a Zoom virtual classroom simulating the same learning experience as in person.

On-Demand

Participants will watch recorded videos and complete exercises through an online portal at a self-guided pace with live support from ROI Institute.

All ROI Certification Programs include:

  • A Detailed Workbook
  • Access to Members Only Resources
  • ROI Methodology in 12 Easy Steps (Application Guide)
  • Reference and Case Study Book
  • Access to the On-demand ROI Certification
  • Fold out Model of the ROI Methodology
  • Additional Reference Books
  • Access to Live Virtual Group Coaching
  • Master Class Certificate of Completion