Your Professional Certification Program is one of your most valuable assets. 

By awarding your certification credential to individuals you are validating their skills. 

You are telling the world that they may be confident that a certified individual is a competent and effective member of his or her profession. 

You are putting your reputation on the line by conferring your stamp of approval on everyone who has earned your Certification credential.

Has your Professional Certification Program been developed to standards that engender trust among your certificants, certification candidates, and the general public?

Does the quality of your Professional Certification Program reflect the quality of your organization?
 

Is your Professional Certification Program aligned with your organization's goals?

Is your Professional Certification Program a relevant indicator of the actual knowledge and skills certified individuals need to be successful on the job?

Is your Professional Certification Program a valid and reliable indicator of an individual's actual performance on the job?

Is your Professional Certification Program legally defensible?

Has your Professional Certification Program earned the trust and acceptance of Certification candidates and the public?