Given that not all competencies are conducive to a multiple-choice test-setting, evidence of familiarity with these areas is completed through the education prerequisite. All candidates must have completed at least 120 minutes of course work in each of five of the nine following areas. The areas are: written communication skills, oral communication skills, interpersonal relations skills, time management strategies, leadership styles and techniques, negotiation techniques, stress management techniques, confl ict management techniques and project management. Course work may include workshops, seminars and conference programs offered by ALA, law-related associations, other professional associations and organizations, professional training companies, colleges and universities. All course work must be completed in a period of 24 months prior to the application date.
Applicants who are functional specialists (HR, Finance, Facilities, etc.) must complete an additional 15 hours of course work in designated areas other than their field of specialty. All course work must be completed in a period of 24 months prior to the application date.
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