ANAB Glossary for the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP)
Introduction to Certificate Accreditation Terms “ASTM E2659-18,” “CIDP,” “Surveillance,” “Summative Assessment” … You would not be alone if you weren’t sure if these terms are…
Financial Management with Regard to ASTM E2659
Financial management is the cornerstone of any business. Spend too much, your business goes under; don’t spend enough, your product suffers. All businesses walk this…
Quality Criterion Referenced Assessment (CRA) Studies
Criterion Referenced Assessments (CRA) studies (sometimes known as “standard setting studies”) are used in the training industry to determine passing scores in training programs. Time,…
Certificate Term and Its Rationale in Relation to ASTM E2659
The “certificate term” is so important in the ASTM E2659-24 standard that not only does it define “certificate term” but it also gives the phrase…
“Instructional Design Model” Referenced in ASTM E2659-18 Section 6.1.1
What exactly is meant by the term “Instructional design model” as referenced in ASTM E2659-18 section 6.1.1 and what would be considered evidence of compliance…
The Three Pillars Supporting Your Certificate Program: Internal Audit, Program Evaluation, and Management Review
A topic that generates a lot of confusion, questions, and non-conformities in the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) accreditation process are three foundational practices that may…
Standard Practice for Certificate Programs – ASTM E2659-18(2024)
***Please note that this standard has been revised, and the new edition is ASTM E2659-24. The ANAB Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) has released a one-year…