Creating a Table of Specifications (aka “Test Blueprint”)
It can be difficult to decide what questions to include on the final exam of a certificate course. A common approach is to comb through […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 E2659-18 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 […]
The Difference Between Certification and Certificate
Many people use the terms certification and certificate interchangeably. While both recognitions fall under the category of a credential, they differ significantly. Therefore, individuals, particularly […]
Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs and Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Labor’s newly launched Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) is designed to help people get back to work. And the timing of […]