Variable Impacts of New Credentials for the Older Worker
Several factors may deter older workers (age 50+) from pursuing training. Some might question the return on investment for new skills and credentials as one […]
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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 […]
Certifications Lead to Meaningful Careers During Economic Recovery and Beyond
Certifications have the potential to be useful tools in addressing re-employment, re-deployment, and re-education challenges that workers face in the current labor market. The most […]
Accredited Laboratories Support EPA Energy Star Program
Testing laboratories that perform energy testing of any product for an Energy Star® rating can be accredited under ANAB’s Energy Star program. Introduced in 1992, […]
Embedding Certifications Into Bachelor’s Degrees
There is a lack of understanding in the workforce of the different types of credentials and how they can work together to improve student success and […]
Who and What is CMMC-AB?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification accreditation body (CMMC-AB) will implement the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). CMMC was published by […]
What is Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the newest Department of Defense (DoD) verification mechanism. It’s designed to ensure that cybersecurity controls and processes adequately […]
Management Systems Training Supports Remote Auditing
ANAB’s management systems training includes greater emphasis on what’s allowed and what’s not allowed now that remote audits have become the norm. Management systems certification […]
ISO/IEC 17000:2020 Conformity Assessment Vocabulary Released
ISO/IEC 17000, the international standard for vocabulary and general principles related to conformity assessment, has been revised. Like the previous iteration of this standard, ISO/IEC […]
Why ISO/IEC 17024 is Critical for the Development of a Credentialing Ecosystem
While technology is disrupting the personnel certification ecosystem, its transformative powers will be realized only if these innovations are grounded in quality standards. A standard […]