Transformational Change in 529 Plans: What This Means for ANAB Accredited Programs
A new chapter has opened for American learners and professionals with the passing of Public Law 119-21, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The Act…
The Importance of Credentialing in Environmental Health
Environmental public health (EPH) professionals protect communities through overseeing and regulating safe food, water, housing, and environments. But the workforce is under strain: retirements, turnover,…
Bridging Education and Industry: Certification + Degree Pathways for the Future of Community Colleges
The world of work is changing fast—and community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet the challenge. Traditional degree programs remain vital, but employers are increasingly…
Quality Credentials in Emergency Medical Services: Safeguarding the Public Through Certification
When disasters strike, emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians are among the first to respond. Whether stabilizing a patient at the scene of an accident or…
The Importance of Quality Credentials in Supporting Public Health in Food Safety
The role of credentials in the United States economy and workplace may be most visible in job postings or when individuals earn new credentials. However,…
Global Trends in the Certification of Persons: Insights from Survey of 49 Accreditation Bodies
Introduction Since its first publication in 2003, the ISO/IEC 17024 standard, Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons, has become the…
Preliminary Findings from the Use of AI in Certification of Persons
Introduction The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in personnel certification/certification of persons has the potential to revolutionize the way certification bodies (CB) assess competence. AI…
ANSI/NEMA SC 1-2020: Supplier Credentialing In Healthcare
The importance of supplier credentialing in healthcare cannot be underscored enough. Credentialing in medicine safeguards the integrity of data for patients, maintains healthcare standards, and…
ANAB’s Private Training Process
ANAB offers private training to clients in management systems, laboratories, credentialing, inspection bodies, and more. Organizations seek out private training for many reasons: Which ANAB…