This credential is specifically for professionals and leaders who are responsible for developing and managing certification, certificate, and accreditation programs. 

Eligibility includes a self-assessment and review of that assessment to determine whether the candidate has the appropriate range of experience. Courses are available to supplement skills.  Once eligible, candidates complete a practicum to demonstrate their proficiency as a professional with expertise in credentialing.

This credentialing process with its supplemental courses are designed to help you develop credentialing programs that:

• Deliver on the promise.
• Are economically feasible to administer.
• Effectively assess knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Application Fee: 

• Professional and Organizational Members $450
• Non-members $650
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The program includes:

• A free overview webinar (required)
• Four workshops (optional but recommended)
• Eligibility self-assessment (required)
• A project-based practicum (required)
• Tool-kits, templates, workbooks, and job aids (electronic)
• Book (hard copy)
• A certification and mark for those completing workshops and practicum
• A digital badge for use in electronic media

• Business case
• Job, task, practice & cognitive analysis
• Standards and requirements
• Test/assessment development and validation
• Psychometric practices
• Administration
• Governance
• Implementation
• Globalization
• Maintenance and re-certification
• Public relations and communications

Certification is awarded based on successful completion of practicum requirements.  Course completion (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for practicum admission.

Application Fee: 
Professional or Organizational Members $450, Non-members $650.

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