Savory Accredited Professional Exit Interview Request

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Congratulations on making it to this point in your journey towards becoming or advancing as a Savory Institute Accredited Professional (AP)! 

Below are the education & experience requirements for each level of AP accreditation. More information about the requirements for each level can be found here. 

Please contact akingdon@savory.global with any questions. If this is your first time becoming accredited we recommend joining a Savory Global Network Meetup & Information Session.  

Requirements for All Levels

Standard Requirements
  • Exit Interview
    • Submission of this form indicates that you are ready to go through an "Exit Interview". The Exit Interview is an oral exam completed with a Savory staff member or advanced Accredited Professional. Successful demonstration of your competency in the Holistic Management framework, core concepts, planning procedures, and other knowledge commensurate with your desired AP level will be necessary to receive a passing score and achieve accreditation. 
  • Exit Interview Fee
    • The $199 USD fee helps cover the time, talent, and feedback provided by your exit interviewer during your review. You will pay this fee while submitting this form. While we have intentionally kept this fee low to increase accessibility, if the exit interview cost is prohibitive to completion of your accreditation please reach out to us. Please note that this fee is waived for current Hub Leaders. 
  • Annual Accredited Professional Dues
    • Payment of annual AP dues is required to maintain your Accreditation with the Savory Institute and market yourself as a Savory Accredited Professional. The annual dues payment allows you to access to Savory Institute resources and materials, provides you with opportunities for ongoing training and learning, and allows you to connect with other members of our global Savory Network community. The annual AP dues are $399 USD, with opportunities for economic discounts based on your country of residence. Payment of the annual dues will be arranged after you have successfully passed an Exit Interview for the first time. 

Requirements by AP Level

Associate Educator (AE)
Requirements:
  1. Completion of all modules in a Foundations of Holistic Management course. This course can be taken directly through the Savory Institute's virtual school or through an accredited Savory Hub. The HM Foundations course should cover the following topics:
    1. Introduction to Holistic Management & the 4 key insights
    2. Ecosystem processes
    3. Tools to manage ecosystem processes
    4. Holistic decision making
    5. Monitoring your decisions
  2. Completion of training in Holistic Management Planning Procedures, achieved through in-person or virtual courses / workshops. This training should go beyond the basic introduction of the procedures that is provided in HM Foundations. The training should cover the following 4 procedures:
    • Holistic Financial Planning
    • Holistic Planned Grazing
    • Holistic Land Planning
    • Holistic Ecological Monitoring
Please note that if you have taken the "Holistic Management Comprehensive" course through the Savory Institute, that training comprehensively covers all of the above planning procedures.
Professional Educator (PE)
Requirements:
  • Level: You are a current Savory Associate Educator OR have achieved all of the Associate Educator requirements (see above).
  • HM Training Experience: 1+ year experience teaching all aspects of Holistic Management Foundations and Procedures either through teaching courses or by providing on-farm training/consulting.
  • Received Mentorship: Experience being mentored by a Field Professional or Master Field Professional in the Savory Global Network.
Field Professional (FP)
Requirements:
  • Level: You are either a current Savory Accredited Professional OR you have achieved all of the Associate Educator and Professional Educator requirements (see above).
  • General Ag Experience: 2 or more years of experience working with land and livestock. 
  • HM Experience: 2 or more years of field experience managing land holistically OR 3 or more years teaching all aspects of Holistic Management Foundations and Planning Procedures either through courses or on-farm training/consultation.
  • Teaching Experience: Have taught all aspects of Holistic Management Foundations and Planning procedures either through courses or on-farm training/consulting more than once.
  • Received Advanced HM Training: Completion of an in-person "AP Advancement" training through the Savory Institute or completion of an equivalent advanced, in-person HM training.
  • Mentoring Experience: Experience mentoring other Accredited Professionals in the Savory Global Network in Holistic Management Foundations and Planning Procedures.
  • Recommendations: Three (3) letters of recommendation that speak to your experience in Holistic Management and/or as a trainer.
    Master Field Professional (MFP)
    Requirements:
    • Level: You are either a current Savory Accredited Professional OR you have achieved all of the Associate Educator, Professional Educator, and Field Professional requirements (see above).
    • General Ag Experience: 5 or more years of experience working with land and livestock.
    • HM Experience: 5 or more years of field experience managing land holistically OR 8 or more years teaching all Holistic Management Foundations and Planning procedures either through courses or on-farm training/consultation.
    • Diverse HM Contexts: Broad Holistic Management experience across different ecological and cultural contexts, including working in geographies across the brittleness scale.
    • Mentoring Experience: Experience mentoring other Accredited Professionals in the Savory Global Network at any level in Holistic Management Foundations and Planning Procedures.
    • Recommendations: Three (3) letters of recommendation that speak to your experience managing holistically and/or as a trainer.
    If you've successfully completed all requirements for your intended level and are ready to schedule your Exit Interview, please proceed to the next step in this form. 
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    Those applying for the ASSOCIATE EDUCATOR accreditation level must complete the following requirements before requesting their exit review:
    HM Foundations
    Completion of a Holistic Management Foundations course.

    Completion of an HM Foundations course is required to apply for Associate Educator accreditation. Please complete that requirement before submitting this form. You can take the HM Foundations course online through Savory Institute or through a Savory Hub. 





    HM Planning Procedures
    Completion of training in the 4 required Holistic Management Planning Procedures (Holistic Financial Planning, Holistic Planned Grazing, Holistic Land Planning, Holistic Ecological Monitoring).

    Completion of training in HM Planning Procedures is required to apply for Associate Educator accreditation. Please complete that requirement before submitting this form. Training in these Planning Procedures can be found through a Savory Hub. Note: AP's being onboarded as part of a Hub team can receive planning procedure training through the "Holistic Management Comprehensive" course offered by Savory Institute. Please email pyungstrom@savory.global for information on the next available course.





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    Those applying for the PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR accreditation level must complete the following requirements before requesting their exit review:
    Achieved AE Requirements
    Completion of all Associate Educator requirements:
    A. Completion of a Holistic Management Foundations course.

    Completion of an HM Foundations course is required to continue. Please complete that requirement before submitting this form. You can take the HM Foundations course online through Savory Institute or through a Savory Hub. 





    B. Completion of training in the 4 required Holistic Management Planning Procedures (Holistic Financial Planning, Holistic Planned Grazing, Holistic Land Planning, Holistic Ecological Monitoring).

    Completion of training in HM Planning Procedures is required to apply for Associate Educator accreditation. Please complete that requirement before submitting this form. Training in these Planning Procedures can be found through a Savory Hub. Note: AP's being onboarded as part of a Hub team can receive planning procedure training through the "Holistic Management Comprehensive" course offered by Savory Institute. Please email pyungstrom@savory.global for information on the next available course.





    Teaching / Training HM
    2. Experience teaching all aspects of Holistic Management Foundations and Planning Procedures either through courses or on-farm consulting / training (1+ years preferred).

    HM Mentorship
    Experience being mentored by a Field Professional or Master Field Professional in the Savory Global Network.

    Those applying for the FIELD PROFESSIONAL accreditation level must complete the following requirements before requesting their exit review:
    Achieved Associate Educator Requirements
    Completion of all Associate Educator requirements:
    A. Completion of a Holistic Management Foundations course.

    Completion of an HM Foundations course is required to continue. Please complete that requirement before submitting this form. You can take the HM Foundations course online through Savory Institute or through a Savory Hub. 





    B. Completion of training in the 4 required Holistic Management Planning Procedures (Holistic Financial Planning, Holistic Planned Grazing, Holistic Land Planning, Holistic Ecological Monitoring).

    Completion of training in HM Planning Procedures is required to apply for Associate Educator accreditation. Please complete that requirement before submitting this form. Training in these Planning Procedures can be found through a Savory Hub. Note: AP's being onboarded as part of a Hub team can receive planning procedure training through the "Holistic Management Comprehensive" course offered by Savory Institute. Please email pyungstrom@savory.global for information on the next available course.





    Achieved Professional Educator Requirements
    Experience being mentored by a Field Professional or Master Field Professional in the Savory Global Network.

    General Ag Experience
    Two (2) or more years of experience working with land and livestock.

    HM Experience
    Two (2) or more years of field experience managing land holistically
    OR Three (3) or more years teaching all aspects of Holistic Management Foundations and Planning Procedures either through courses or on-farm training / consulting.

    Teaching / Training HM
    Have taught all aspects of Holistic Management Foundations and Planning Procedures either through courses or on-farm training / consulting more than once.

    Advanced HM Training
    Completion of an advanced, in-person HM training either through the Savory Institute's "HM Advanced" / "AP Advancement" course, or via an equivalent training with a Hub.






    Mentoring
    Experience mentoring other Accredited Professionals in the Savory Global Network in Holistic Management Foundations / Planning Procedures.

    Letters of Recommendation
    Three (3) letters of recommendation that speak to your experience in Holistic Management and/or as an HM trainer.



    Those applying for the MASTER FIELD PROFESSIONAL accreditation level must complete the following requirements before requesting their exit review:
    Achieved Associate Educator Requirements
    Completion of all Associate Educator requirements:
    A. Completion of a Holistic Management Foundations course.

    Completion of an HM Foundations course is required to continue. Please complete that requirement before submitting this form. You can take the HM Foundations course online through Savory Institute or through a Savory Hub. 





    B. Completion of training in the 4 required Holistic Management Planning Procedures (Holistic Financial Planning, Holistic Planned Grazing, Holistic Land Planning, Holistic Ecological Monitoring).

    Completion of training in HM Planning Procedures is required to apply for Associate Educator accreditation. Please complete that requirement before submitting this form. Training in these Planning Procedures can be found through a Savory Hub. Note: AP's being onboarded as part of a Hub team can receive planning procedure training through the "Holistic Management Comprehensive" course offered by Savory Institute. Please email pyungstrom@savory.global for information on the next available course.





    Achieved Professional Educator Requirements
    Experience being mentored by a Field Professional or Master Field Professional in the Savory Global Network.

    Achieved Field Professional Requirements
    Completion of an advanced, in-person HM training either through the Savory Institute's "HM Advanced" / "AP Advancement" course, or via an equivalent training with a Hub.






    General Ag Experience
    Five (5) or more years of experience working with land and livestock.

    HM Experience
    Five (5) or more years of field experience managing land holistically
    OR Eight (8) or more years teaching all aspects of Holistic Management Foundations and Planning Procedures either through courses or on-farm training.

    Diverse HM Contexts
    Broad Holistic Management experience across different ecological and cultural contexts, including working in geographies across the brittleness scale.

    Mentoring
    Experience mentoring other Accredited Professionals in the Savory Global Network in Holistic Management Foundations / Planning Procedures.

    Letters of Recommendation
    Three (3) letters of recommendation that speak to your experience in Holistic Management and/or as an HM trainer.



    Exit Interview Fee

    The cost for an exit interview is $199.00 USD. 

    This cost helps cover the time, talent, and feedback provided by your exit interviewer during your review. While we have intentionally kept this fee low to increase accessibility, if exit interview cost is prohibitive to your completion of your accreditation please reach out to us (akingdon@savory.global).

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