The Baldrige Examiner Training Experience (BETE) will take place: June 16 – July 21, 2026
Are you looking to elevate your organization’s performance, deepen your understanding of systems thinking, or explore what it takes to become a Baldrige examiner?
The Alliance for Performance Excellence is thrilled to offer you an exclusive opportunity to look behind the curtain of the nation’s highest standard for organizational excellence, through the Baldrige Examiner Training Experience (BETE).
This unique opportunity provides an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes look at the national Baldrige Award process. Whether you are aiming to improve yourself, your team, or your entire community, this training will equip you with the foundational principles of performance excellence used by experts across the country.
What You Will Learn & Experience
Running from June 16 through July 21, 2026, the BETE program is designed for maximum flexibility and impact. Participants will gain exclusive access to:
- The 2026 Baldrige Award Criteria: An in-depth subset of the renowned Baldrige Framework.
- The 2026 Scoring Rubrics: Understand exactly how organizations are evaluated.
- Systems Thinking: Deepen your practical understanding of organizational performance practices.
- Best practices: used by organizations pursuing continuous improvement and outstanding results
Program Format & Schedule
We know your time is valuable. The BETE curriculum blends live engagement with self-paced learning:
- Live Sessions: Weekly one-hour online sessions held every Tuesday from 6:00–7:00 p.m. EDT, beginning June 16. (Note: All sessions are recorded and available on-demand if you cannot attend live.)
- Self-Paced Learning: 15+ asynchronous online modules that you can complete on your own schedule.
Who Should Attend?
BETE is open to anyone! It is ideal for forward-thinking professionals, leaders, and anyone passionate about continuous improvement and seeking to learn more about the Baldrige framework.
Tuition:
- U.S.-Based Learners: $1,200
- International Learners: $2,400