Reading Program

Daily Reading to Build Soft Skills Habits
(Each US$1.00, 1 'World Civility Index' Point)

Continuous learning/continuous assessment. Doing what is awkward in seminars but easy in short articles and videos. Using the strategy of:

• Long term (months, years)
• Frequent (once every day)
• Low-intensity (5-min)

Activities

Activities include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups, field trips, etc.

Interacting in Groups
(Each US$1.00, frequently 1 'World Civility Index' Point for a 1-hour session)

Doing what is most natural in group settings such as a seminar. Participants scan a QR code to earn World Civility Index points.

Level 1, 2, 3 Exams

Level 1 Basic
(Exam fee US$150, 70 'World Civility Index' Points)

• "Keeping up", entry level focusing on basic etiquette skills
• Examine the 'what', 'how'
• Photo uploaded to personal account
• A one-minute "greeting" video stating your name, organization, title, and purpose of taking this exam
• Written exam (50 computer-based, multiple-choice questions)

Level 2 Intermediate
(Exam fee US$350, 130 'World Civility Index' Points)

• "Fluency", generally effective command of etiquette skills
• Examine in-depth and breadth 'what', 'how'
• Examine the theory, i.e. 'why'
• Written exam (50 computer-based, multiple-choice questions)

Level 3 Advanced
(Exam fee US$2,500, 250 'World Civility Index' Points)

• "Refined", reinforcing outcomes through real-world interactions
• Overseas practicum (at our North America test centre in Vancouver, Canada), no written exam

Reading Program

Daily Reading to Build Soft Skills for Tourists
(Each US$1.00, 1 'World Civility Index' Point)

Continuous learning/continuous assessment. Building respect for local culture while traveling. Same strategy as for business application: long-term, high-frequency, low-intensity.

Activities

(Same format as business application above.)

Citizens of the World Exam

"Sometimes they just don't know!"
(Exam fee US$50, 20 'World Civility Index' Points)

• Allow people from around the world to meet and enjoy each other with civility
• Examine the 'what', 'how', 'why'
• Written exam (20 computer-based, multiple-choice questions)

Reading Program

Daily Reading to Build Soft Skills for Youth
(Each US$1.00, 1 'World Civility Index' Point)

Continuous learning/continuous assessment. Building respect, empathy, resilience for young people. More specifically, cultivate hobbies, learn how to talk to older people, learn how to deal with boredom. Same strategy as for business and tourist applications above: long-term, high-frequency, low-intensity.

Activities

(Same format as business and tourist applications above.)

Youth Exam

"Life skills"
(Exam fee US$80, 34 'World Civility Index' Points)

• Allow young people to prepare for university interviews and beyond.
• Examine the 'what', 'how', 'why'
• "Open Interview" video (1-min video answering an open-ended question) (via the Rocktell platform)
• Written exam (20 computer-based, multiple-choice questions)

Reading Program

Daily Reading to Build Healthy Habits
(Each US$1.00, 1 'Personal Health Index' Point) (1 Personal Health Index = 1 World Civility Index point)

Continuous learning/continuous assessment. Building healthy sleep, food, exercise habits to build strong mental well-being. Same strategy as for business, tourist and youth applications above: long-term, high-frequency, low-intensity.

Activities

(Same format as business, tourist and youth applications above.)

Personal Health Index Exam

"Preventative medicine for 21st century"
(Exam fee US$150, 70 'Personal Health Index' Points) (1 Personal Health Index = 1 World Civility Index point)

• Help citizens to have longer healthspan
• Focus on sleep, food, exercise as fundamental
• Written exam (50 computer-based, multiple-choice questions)