What’s New in ANSI/ASTM E2659-2024?
The ANSI/ASTM E2659 standard, which outlines best practices for certificate programs—has recently undergone an update. If your organization offers certificate programs or is seeking accreditation,…
Accreditation Requires a Fully Implemented and Evaluated Certificate Program
Many applicants seeking ANSI/ASTM E2659 accreditation mistakenly believe that a certificate program still in development or partially piloted can be assessed. However, accreditation requires clear,…
How to Assure the Alignment of Learning Certificate Programs
Aligning Learning Programs with Organizational Goals In today’s fast-paced business environments, aligning certificate programs with organizational goals is not just a value-add; it’s a necessity….
Creating a Table of Specifications (aka “Test Blueprint”)
It can be difficult to decide what questions to include on the final exam of a certificate course. A common approach is to comb through…
Item and Form Analysis
Every certificate program accredited by ANAB has a summative (i.e., final) assessment following the course to determine whether learners have met the course learning objectives….
ANAB’s Cannabis Certificate Program
With $20 billion of sales in 2020, the cannabis industry is projected to skyrocket in value to $45.9 billion by 2025. The required testing and…
Financial Management with Regard to ASTM E2659
Financial management is the cornerstone of any business. Spend too much, your business goes under; don’t spend enough, your product suffers. All businesses walk this…
Quality Criterion Referenced Assessment (CRA) Studies
Criterion Referenced Assessments (CRA) studies (sometimes known as “standard setting studies”) are used in the training industry to determine passing scores in training programs. Time,…
Certificate Term and Its Rationale in Relation to ASTM E2659
The “certificate term” is so important in the ASTM E2659-24 standard that not only does it define “certificate term” but it also gives the phrase…