beginners guide : certificate vs. certification
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&beginners guide to
Certifications Certificates
What is the difference?
what is a certification?
what is a certification?
Certification is the assessment of previously acquired knowledge, skills and abilities, with the goal of validating competency in a profession.
what is a certificate program?
A certificate program comprises instruction and assessment, with the goal of acquiring new knowledge, skills and abilities tied to a specific learning event.
what is a certificate program?
Who is a candidate?
Audience
Certification is for professionals, with prior education and experience in a profession, that desire to be recognized for their competency.
Certification
AudienceCertificate
Certificate programs are for all levels of workers, regardless of prior education and experience, that desire to acquire new competencies.
How do you achieve it?
Assessment
Certification typically requires (1) eligibility based on education and experience, and (2) assessment in the form of an exam, demonstration or presentation to validate competency.
Certification
AssessmentCertificate
Certificate programs use assessment to evaluate if learning outcomes have been met from a specific learning event.
What do you achieve?
Achievement
Certification is acknowledged by a certification certificate and a professional credential that signify a level of competency has been attained.
Certification
Certificate
Certificate programs are acknowledged by a certificate of achievement that demonstrates specific learning outcomes have been met.
Achievement
How do you maintain it?
Maintenance
Certification requires the holder to engage in continuing professional development annually to maintain current competencies in a profession.
Certification
Certificate
Certificate programs have no requirements for maintenance.
Maintenance
What is the value?
Value
Certification is valued because it:
• Develops knowledge, skills and abilities• Enhances managerial confidence• Increases professional recognition• Differentiates employees for selection and advancement
Certification
CertificateValue
Certificate programs have value because they:
• Introduce new knowledge, skills and abilities• Expand one’s range of competencies• Increase professional recognition• Support employee selection and promotion
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