Certification or Continuing Education
+5 XPComplete a professionally relevant certification or continuing education course.
Examples
- • HubSpot certification
- • PRSA APR
Required proof
Certificate of completion or course confirmation
Playbook
Every PD activity has a point value. Submit your proof, get approved, and the points hit the standings.
Certifications, conferences, board service, presentations
Complete a professionally relevant certification or continuing education course.
Examples
Required proof
Certificate of completion or course confirmation
Attend a professionally relevant conference.
Examples
Required proof
Conference registration or attendance confirmation
Serve on a relevant board (redeemable once per quarter).
Examples
Required proof
Board appointment letter or org listing
Lead a MMM with a presentation on a company-wide innovation or change.
Examples
Required proof
Presentation slides or meeting confirmation
Present externally (speaking engagement, panel/roundtable, moderator).
Examples
Required proof
Event page, recording, or speaker confirmation
Learning courses, mentorship, networking, service
Structured PD training: one hour actively learning a skill or subject, such as a certification module or workshop. Often includes engagement, a quiz, or a test at the end (repeatable + one bonus point for recap presented in division meetings).
Examples
Required proof
Certificate, agenda, or completion screenshot
Meeting attendance (non-webinar format; camera on or in person).
Examples
Required proof
Event page or attendance confirmation
Attend a professionally relevant networking mixer (after hours only).
Examples
Required proof
Event page or photo from the event
Receive client recognition/kudos in writing for job well done.
Examples
Required proof
Screenshot or copy of written recognition
One hour of mentorship as a mentor or mentee (redeemable once per quarter).
Examples
Required proof
Brief note describing the mentorship session
Professionally relevant volunteerism or service (one bonus point for video recap used by KQ marketing).
Examples
Required proof
Org confirmation or volunteer log
Join or renew membership in a professional organization that is not paid for by KQ.
Examples
Required proof
Membership confirmation
Read a job-relevant book and share the key details and takeaways with the team.
Examples
Required proof
Book title plus summary or recap shared with the team
Award-winning submissions and PowerPlay
Write and submit a project for an industry award.
Examples
Required proof
Copy of the award submission
Win an industry award for a project.
Examples
Required proof
Copy of the award notification
PowerPlay submission.
Examples
Required proof
Description of PowerPlay activity
Social, webinars, PD ideas, quarterly boosts
Participate in KQ social media marketing (up to four per quarter).
Examples
Required proof
Link or screenshot of participation
Passive learning: listening to gain information or hear about trends and innovations on a topic. Usually no coursework required and often shorter than an hour (up to four per quarter).
Examples
Required proof
Registration confirmation or screenshot
Quarterly limited-time boosts that vary each quarter.
Examples
Required proof
Description of the boost activity