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….
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…
How Are Certifications Supported by Standards?
Standards exist to protect human health, safety, and the environment, as well as to ensure that different products work together. In the U.S. alone, there…
Root Cause Analysis and ISO/IEC 17011:2017
Radio legend Paul Harvey had a signature style in all his broadcasts. After he presented the known facts of the narrative, he would pause, lower…
Submitting a Successful FA 7304 Application for ANAB Accreditation Under ASTM E2659
“Our time is your money.” Consider that a mantra in preparing for the accreditation process. Achieving accreditation under the ASTM E2659-18 Certificate Accreditation Program is…
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…
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,…