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…
How NIST AI Framework Can be Used for ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape certification processes from job analysis and test development to exam health checks. While these tools offer speed and…
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…
Implementing a Locked-Down Generative AI Model to Establish Validity, Reliability, and Fairness in Certification of Persons
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to perform several certification processes to include scheme development, application management, examination development, and invigilation. For an AI…
Harnessing Generative AI in Certification of Persons
Introduction Latest developments in generative AI allow certification bodies for persons to employ this technology to create new schemes, examinations, assessments, and more. Generative AI…
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…
Difference Between Accreditation and Certification
“Accreditation” and “Certification” are oftentimes used synonymously, and while related and equally important in the conformity assessment system, the two terms mean quite different things….
Four Advantages of Certifications as Alternative Credentials
Obtaining new credentials is a common strategy for workers looking to reskill in advance of a career change or re-employment following a layoff. Increasingly, individuals…