What’s New in ANSI/ASTM E2659-2024?
The ANSI/ASTM E2659 standard, which outlines best practices for certificate programs—has recently undergone an update. If your organization offers certificate programs or is seeking accreditation,…
Accreditation Requires a Fully Implemented and Evaluated Certificate Program
Many applicants seeking ANSI/ASTM E2659 accreditation mistakenly believe that a certificate program still in development or partially piloted can be assessed. However, accreditation requires clear,…
How to Assure the Alignment of Learning Certificate Programs
Aligning Learning Programs with Organizational Goals In today’s fast-paced business environments, aligning certificate programs with organizational goals is not just a value-add; it’s a necessity….
Standards – A Foundational Component of Quality Credentials
In today’s competitive job market, people from all areas of the workforce are familiar with certificates, certifications, and workplace learning—from students and employees who wish…
Developing An Effective Advisory Group
Figure 1: Advisory Group Process The ASTM standards for training certificate programs (ASTM E2659 & D8403) require the formation of an advisory group consisting of…
Value of Accredited Healthcare Construction Credentials
Planned and unplanned healthcare construction, deconstruction, demolition, and renovation in the United States present many risks to the public. Construction personnel who work on healthcare…
Item and Form Analysis
Every certificate program accredited by ANAB has a summative (i.e., final) assessment following the course to determine whether learners have met the course learning objectives….
Fact or Fiction? Five Myths about Certificates
Certificates play a vital role in today’s skills-based economy, signaling to employers the learning outcomes that potential hires have achieved, and allowing job seekers to…
ANAB’s Cannabis Certificate Program
With $20 billion of sales in 2020, the cannabis industry is projected to skyrocket in value to $45.9 billion by 2025. The required testing and…