⚡ Fast Track Certification Program:
Built ONLY for Leaders Who’ve Already Put in the Work
At Top of Descent Leadership Institute (TDLI), we understand that not all mastery happens in a classroom. It often happens on the ground, in high-pressure environments where real decisions are made, teams are led, and systems are improved.
The Fast Track Certification Program is designed to formally recognize the applied expertise that seasoned professionals already possess — through a rigorous, standards-based portfolio review process.
✅ Who Qualifies?
This program is ideal for professionals who have a proven track record of execution, including:
Military leaders (E-6 and above)
Government professionals (GS-7 and above or equivalent)
First responders, trainers, and senior enlisted or NCOs
Civilians who have led initiatives, managed projects, trained personnel, or improved operational processes
🔍 How the Process Works:
1. Portfolio Submission
Applicants submit documentation that reflects real-world achievements aligned to certification outcomes. Examples include:
Project completion reports
Training material authored or delivered
EVALs, FITREPs, OPRs, or appraisals
Command letters, awards, process audits, and impact statements
Send ALL Documentation to Topofdescentsimulations@gmail.com 2. Credentialing Team Review A certified panel thoroughly evaluates each portfolio against our internal certification standards. In some cases, a brief interview (15–30 minutes) is conducted to verify claims or clarify leadership contributions. 3. Approval & Payment Once your experience has been approved as meeting certification-level expectations, you’ll be invited to submit payment. 💡 If someone pays before their portfolio is reviewed and approved, the payment is refunded. We do not issue certifications without verification.
📎 Why the Fast Track Fee Matches the Course Fee We charge the same certification fee for Fast Track recipients as we do for course-based learners — and here's why: You’re receiving the same credential. Whether earned through coursework or portfolio review, the certificate carries the same professional weight, accreditation, and tracking. The review process is equally labor-intensive. Our team still dedicates time to thoroughly analyze your documentation, align it to certification criteria, and conduct interviews when necessary. Quality and integrity are upheld across all pathways. Fast Track is not a discount—it’s a different route to the same standard. *This ensures fairness to all candidates while preserving the credibility and market value of the certification itself.* 4. Certification Issued Upon successful review and confirmation of eligibility, we issue:A "Proof of Accreditation" Letter A professionally designed PDF certificate A tracking number and listing in our public directory A letter of validation upon request (for employers, HR, etc.)
🛡️ Why It’s Ethical, Valid, and Professionally Recognized This approach is not only ethical, it is professionally grounded and widely accepted. Here's why: 📘 1. Based on the Portfolio Assessment Model The portfolio review process is a validated, academic-standard method of credentialing. It’s used by: Universities and community colleges (e.g., Prior Learning Assessment or PLA for college credit) Military programs (e.g., Joint Services Transcript [JST], Navy COOL) Professional boards (e.g., PMI, SHRM, and Six Sigma credentialing bodies) We apply the same principles, requiring documentation, verification, and alignment to clearly defined learning or competency outcomes. 🧾 2. Transparency and Individualized Assessment We never issue certifications in bulk or without proof. Each candidate’s experience is reviewed individually. We do not bundle certifications. We assign tracking numbers and maintain a certificate verification page for employers. Every credential issued is backed by documentation and subject to audit or review. 📜 3. Accredited and Standards-Aligned Top of Descent Leadership Institute is: Accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) Listed with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Operates under clearly published standards, ethical guidelines, and credential issuance procedures We align our certifications with recognized frameworks and ensure every process meets or exceeds industry-standard assessment practices. 🚫 4. Not a Diploma Mill or “Pay-for-Paper” Our core value is credibility through competence. That’s why: If your portfolio does not meet the requirements, we either request additional documentation, recommend formal training, or decline the certification. We actively refund payments made in error (prior to approval) We maintain zero-tolerance for misrepresentation or fraud 🎯 Final Word: Why It Matters You’ve already trained teams, executed missions, solved complex problems, and delivered impact — often in high-stakes environments. The Fast Track Certification Program validates that reality and puts credentials in your hands that reflect what you’ve already earned, not just what you’ve been taught. This is not only ethical — it’s overdue. 👉 Ready to claim credit for the expertise you already have? Visit our Contact Us page or speak with a TDLI advisor to begin your portfolio review.
Send ALL Documentation to Topofdescentsimulations@gmail.com 2. Credentialing Team Review A certified panel thoroughly evaluates each portfolio against our internal certification standards. In some cases, a brief interview (15–30 minutes) is conducted to verify claims or clarify leadership contributions. 3. Approval & Payment Once your experience has been approved as meeting certification-level expectations, you’ll be invited to submit payment. 💡 If someone pays before their portfolio is reviewed and approved, the payment is refunded. We do not issue certifications without verification.
📎 Why the Fast Track Fee Matches the Course Fee We charge the same certification fee for Fast Track recipients as we do for course-based learners — and here's why: You’re receiving the same credential. Whether earned through coursework or portfolio review, the certificate carries the same professional weight, accreditation, and tracking. The review process is equally labor-intensive. Our team still dedicates time to thoroughly analyze your documentation, align it to certification criteria, and conduct interviews when necessary. Quality and integrity are upheld across all pathways. Fast Track is not a discount—it’s a different route to the same standard. *This ensures fairness to all candidates while preserving the credibility and market value of the certification itself.* 4. Certification Issued Upon successful review and confirmation of eligibility, we issue:A "Proof of Accreditation" Letter A professionally designed PDF certificate A tracking number and listing in our public directory A letter of validation upon request (for employers, HR, etc.)
🛡️ Why It’s Ethical, Valid, and Professionally Recognized This approach is not only ethical, it is professionally grounded and widely accepted. Here's why: 📘 1. Based on the Portfolio Assessment Model The portfolio review process is a validated, academic-standard method of credentialing. It’s used by: Universities and community colleges (e.g., Prior Learning Assessment or PLA for college credit) Military programs (e.g., Joint Services Transcript [JST], Navy COOL) Professional boards (e.g., PMI, SHRM, and Six Sigma credentialing bodies) We apply the same principles, requiring documentation, verification, and alignment to clearly defined learning or competency outcomes. 🧾 2. Transparency and Individualized Assessment We never issue certifications in bulk or without proof. Each candidate’s experience is reviewed individually. We do not bundle certifications. We assign tracking numbers and maintain a certificate verification page for employers. Every credential issued is backed by documentation and subject to audit or review. 📜 3. Accredited and Standards-Aligned Top of Descent Leadership Institute is: Accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) Listed with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Operates under clearly published standards, ethical guidelines, and credential issuance procedures We align our certifications with recognized frameworks and ensure every process meets or exceeds industry-standard assessment practices. 🚫 4. Not a Diploma Mill or “Pay-for-Paper” Our core value is credibility through competence. That’s why: If your portfolio does not meet the requirements, we either request additional documentation, recommend formal training, or decline the certification. We actively refund payments made in error (prior to approval) We maintain zero-tolerance for misrepresentation or fraud 🎯 Final Word: Why It Matters You’ve already trained teams, executed missions, solved complex problems, and delivered impact — often in high-stakes environments. The Fast Track Certification Program validates that reality and puts credentials in your hands that reflect what you’ve already earned, not just what you’ve been taught. This is not only ethical — it’s overdue. 👉 Ready to claim credit for the expertise you already have? Visit our Contact Us page or speak with a TDLI advisor to begin your portfolio review.