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*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1538]

*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1538]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

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*1 : a restriction in [[meaning]] or [[application]] : a limiting [[modification]] <this [[statement]] stands without qualification>

[[Professional]] certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or '''qualification''', is a designation [[earn]]ed by a [[person]] to [[assure]] qualification to [[perform]] a job or task. Many certifications are used as post-nominal [[letters]] indicating an earned [[privilege]] from an oversight [[professional]] body [[acting]] to safeguard the [[public]] interest.

[[Professional]] certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or '''qualification''', is a designation [[earn]]ed by a [[person]] to [[assure]] qualification to [[perform]] a job or task. Many certifications are used as post-nominal [[letters]] indicating an earned [[privilege]] from an oversight [[professional]] body [[acting]] to safeguard the [[public]] interest.

Certifications are [[earned]] from a [[Professional]] [[society]] and, in general, must be renewed [[periodically]], or may be valid for a specific period of [[time]] (e.g., the life-time of the product upon which the [[individual]] is certified). As a part of a complete [[renewal]] of an [[individual]]'s certification, it is common for the individual to show [[evidence]] of continued [[learning]] — often termed continuing [[education]] — or earning [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuing_education_unit continuing education units] (CEU).

Certifications are [[earned]] from a [[Professional]] [[society]] and, in general, must be renewed [[periodically]], or may be valid for a specific period of [[time]] (e.g., the life-time of the product upon which the [[individual]] is certified). As a part of a complete [[renewal]] of an [[individual]]'s certification, it is common for the individual to show [[evidence]] of continued [[learning]] — often termed continuing [[education]] — or earning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuing_education_unit continuing education units] (CEU).

<blockquote>[[Powerful]] [[forces]]—-the professionals themselves—-work to keep certification substantial and worthwhile. Most certification programs are created, sponsored, or affiliated with [[professional]] [[associations]] and trade [[organizations]] interested in raising [[standards]]. Even those programs completely [[independent]] from membership organizations enjoy [[association]] [[support]] and endorsement...</blockquote>

<blockquote>[[Powerful]] [[forces]]—-the professionals themselves—-work to keep certification substantial and worthwhile. Most certification programs are created, sponsored, or affiliated with [[professional]] [[associations]] and trade [[organizations]] interested in raising [[standards]]. Even those programs completely [[independent]] from membership organizations enjoy [[association]] [[support]] and endorsement...</blockquote>

<blockquote>The [[growth]] of certification programs is also a [[reaction]] to the changing employment market. Certifications are portable, since they do not depend on one company's definition of a certain job. Certification stands about the resume and the [[professional]] [[reference]] by being an impartial, third-party endorsement of an [[individual]]'s professional [[knowledge]] and [[experience]]. Certification allows individuals to [[participate]] in their own professional [[destiny]].</blockquote>

<blockquote>The [[growth]] of certification programs is also a [[reaction]] to the changing employment market. Certifications are portable, since they do not depend on one company's definition of a certain job. Certification stands about the resume and the [[professional]] [[reference]] by being an impartial, third-party endorsement of an [[individual]]'s professional [[knowledge]] and [[experience]]. Certification allows individuals to [[participate]] in their own professional [[destiny]].</blockquote>

It is important to note that certifications are usually [[earned]] from a [[professional]] [[society]] or [[educational]] [[institute]], not the [[government]]. If a [[demonstration]] of [[ability]] or [[knowledge]] is required by [[law]] before being allowed to [[perform]] a task or job, this is referred to as licensure. In the United States, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._State_professional_licenses professional licenses] are usually issued by [[state]] [[agencies]]. The assessment [[process]] is often similar, even the same; certification and licensure differ only in terms of [[legal]] [[status]].

It is important to note that certifications are usually [[earned]] from a [[professional]] [[society]] or [[educational]] [[institute]], not the [[government]]. If a [[demonstration]] of [[ability]] or [[knowledge]] is required by [[law]] before being allowed to [[perform]] a task or job, this is referred to as licensure. In the United States, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._State_professional_licenses professional licenses] are usually issued by [[state]] [[agencies]]. The assessment [[process]] is often similar, even the same; certification and licensure differ only in terms of [[legal]] [[status]].

Certifications are very common in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation aviation], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction construction], [[technology]], and other industrial sectors, as well as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care health care], [[business]] and [[finance]]. In USA, the Federal Aviation Administration regulates aviator certifications.

Certifications are very common in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation aviation], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction construction], [[technology]], and other industrial sectors, as well as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care health care], [[business]] and [[finance]]. In USA, the Federal Aviation Administration regulates aviator certifications.

The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Organization_for_Competency_Assurance National Organization for Competency Assurance] (NOCA) is a US-based [[organization]] that helps certification bodies, primarily in healthcare and related fields, by providing them with [[information]] on the latest [[trends]] and issues of concern to practitioners and organizations [[focus]]ed on certification, obtaining licenses, and human resource [[development]]. Many members of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Test_Publishers Association of Test Publishers] (ATP) are also certification organizations.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_certification]

The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Organization_for_Competency_Assurance National Organization for Competency Assurance] (NOCA) is a US-based [[organization]] that helps certification bodies, primarily in healthcare and related fields, by providing them with [[information]] on the latest [[trends]] and issues of concern to practitioners and organizations [[focus]]ed on certification, obtaining licenses, and human resource [[development]]. Many members of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Test_Publishers Association of Test Publishers] (ATP) are also certification organizations.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_certification]

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[[Category: Education]]