Accreditation and Trust (Part 2 of 3)
World Accreditation Day 2026 is built around three ideas: innovation, trust, and sustainability. In the last blog post in this series, ANAB looked at how…
Reimagining Higher Education: The Power of Building New Pathways to Success
The joint Workcred, Higher Learning Commission, and League for Innovation in the Community College Certification + Degree (C+D) pathway project fostered a fundamental shift in…
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…
Strengthening Partnerships Between Community Colleges and Certification Bodies
Introduction There are a growing number of credentials in the marketplace including degrees, certificates, certifications, microcredentials, and licenses. Each is designed to fulfill a different…
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,…
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…
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…
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…