Ensuring Quality Certificate Programs: A Guide to ASTM E2659-18
Accreditation is a formal recognition of an organization's ability to meet specific requirements and is often required for certificates to be recognized by employers, regulatory bodies, or other organizations.It is important to note that ASTM E2659-18 does not address guidance pertaining to certification of individuals nor does it address guidance pertaining to education or training programs in general, including those that issue certificates of participation or certificates of attendance.This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.In summary, ASTM E2659-18 provides a comprehensive framework for the development and administration of quality certificate programs.
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ASTM E2659-18 is a standard practice developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) that provides guidance to certificate issuers for developing and administering quality certificate programs, as well as for stakeholders to determine the quality of certificate programs. This practice sets requirements for the entity issuing the certificate and specific certificate programs for which it issues certificates.
The purpose of this practice is to establish a framework for certificate programs that ensures the quality of the certificates issued to individuals upon completion of the program. This framework includes guidelines for program development, administration, and evaluation to ensure that certificate programs meet established standards and objectives.
This practice also provides the foundation for the recognition or accreditation of a specific entity to issue a certificate or certificates to individuals who have successfully completed a certificate program. Accreditation is a formal recognition of an organization's ability to meet specific requirements and is often required for certificates to be recognized by employers, regulatory bodies, or other organizations.
It is important to note that ASTM E2659-18 does not address guidance pertaining to certification of individuals nor does it address guidance pertaining to education or training programs in general, including those that issue certificates of participation or certificates of attendance.
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
In summary, ASTM E2659-18 provides a comprehensive framework for the development and administration of quality certificate programs. By following the guidelines established in this practice, certificate issuers can ensure that their programs meet established standards and objectives, while stakeholders can use this practice to determine the quality of certificate programs.
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