What are Development Program Types?
Development Program Type determines the duration and match cadence of your Development Program. There are 3 Types available:
Single Cycle Programs
A fixed-term Program with a defined start and end date; participants will all start the Program at the same time, get matched once (single cycle) and complete the Program.
Example: A Mentorship Program that is 6 months long and starts and ends on the same date for all participants. Participants are matched once with 1 or more matches, depending on their Mentee Capacity and Program Session Type (e.g. Group or 1:1).
Multiple Cycle Programs
A fixed-term Program with a defined start and end date; participants will all start the Program at the same time but they will get matched multiple times with multiple participants (multiple cycles).
Example: A Mentorship Program that is 6 months long and starts and ends on the same date for all participants. Participants are matched many times with different individuals for each Session.
Always On Programs
An open-ended Program that's always available for participants to sign up. This Program is defined in duration and participants will get matched once.
Example: A Mentorship Program that is 6 months long but is always available for participants to sign up. Participants will have a different start date based on when they are matched, but the duration will always be 6 months. Participants are matched once with 1 or more matches, depending on their Mentee Capacity and Program Session Type (e.g. Group or 1:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (?)
Q: How do I know what Type my Development Program is?
A: As an Administrator, in the left navigation bar of your Hub, click Development Programs > Manage Programs. Select the Program. On this page, you will see the Development Program Name at the top of the box. Directly underneath you will see the Development Program Type listed as Single Cycle, Multiple Cycle or Always On.