﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><StrategicPlan xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.stratml.net http://www.schema-archive.com/xml.gov/stratml/v1r0/cur/StrategicPlan.xsd" xmlns="http://www.stratml.net" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"><!--This document transformed using a tool developed by Drybridge Technologies for information navigate to http://www.drybridge.com--><!--The schema posted at http://www.schema-archive.com is provided as a courtesy for on-line validation of various standards. You should verify that the schema provided meets your requirements.--><Name>National Organization for Competency Assurance</Name><StrategicPlanCore><Organization><Name>National Organization for Competency Assurance</Name><Acronym>NOCA</Acronym><Identifier>_1c9f9077-a269-4f18-969b-b62cd9afa91b</Identifier></Organization><Vision><Description>NOCA will be the worldwide leader in promoting credentialing excellence through education, innovation and advocacy.</Description><Identifier>_fe6c674d-0e9d-4f15-a4ce-c1b824a31aef</Identifier></Vision><Mission><Description>NOCA promotes excellence in credentialing worldwide.  We accomplish our mission through services such as:Education, Research, Advocacy, Accreditation, and Standards </Description><Identifier>_c4e42ad7-8fbf-46db-bb4a-582cfdc076aa</Identifier></Mission><Goal><Name>Cooperative Efforts</Name><Description>Engage in cooperative efforts with allied and competing organizations to achieve NOCA's vision. </Description><Identifier>_3fd1efaa-828b-4019-8a67-4ebd37417cfa</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>1</SequenceIndicator></Goal><Goal><Name>Innovative Culture</Name><Description>Nurture an innovative culture leading to increased quality programs and services to meet the needs of the industry.</Description><Identifier>_ad7ab44e-b94d-4968-9abf-77b0796e08fa</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>2</SequenceIndicator></Goal><Goal><Name>Programs</Name><Description>Deliver programs to the government and employers to improve their understanding and acceptance of professional certification.</Description><Identifier>_c0f6b35c-9857-4363-b59f-f200e9478d7c</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3</SequenceIndicator></Goal><Goal><Name>Brand Recognition</Name><Description>Achieve global recognition of the NOCA/NCCA brand and overall value. </Description><Identifier>_a1bd3e4d-7673-4e87-85e5-659f6fcef266</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>4</SequenceIndicator></Goal><Goal><Name>Organization, Staffing, and Volunteers</Name><Description>Ensure adequate resources and structure (organization, staffing, and volunteers) are available to achieve strategic objectives and sustainable growth. </Description><Identifier>_189052c9-60ae-489a-ae97-75edf747b77c</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>5</SequenceIndicator></Goal></StrategicPlanCore><AdministrativeInformation><PublicationDate>2010-02-08</PublicationDate><Source>http://www.noca.org/GeneralInformation/AboutUs/MissionandVision/tabid/56/Default.aspx</Source><Submitter><FirstName>Arthur</FirstName><LastName>Colman (www.drybridge.com)</LastName><EmailAddress>colman@drybridge.com</EmailAddress></Submitter></AdministrativeInformation></StrategicPlan>