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ICE 1100 2010(E) - Standard for Assessment-Based Certificate Programs (PDF file) © 2009 ICE
Free Download (members only) - ICE is proud to publish the first American National Standard for certificate programs, ICE 1100 2010(E) – Standard for Assessment-Based Certificate Programs (2009). The Standard specifies essential requirements for certificate programs and provides guidance to program providers, consumers, and others on what defines a high-quality program. This Standard is free to ICE members and is available to non-members for a fee of $75 per copy. Please download the publications order form to purchase your copy.
Background Paper on the ICE 1100 2010(E) Standard
Free Download - This paper provides detailed information on the development of the ICE 1100 certificate standard. This publication is free to anyone and provides a wealth of information on the development of the standard, rationale for key requirements, and linking the requirements to industry best practices. If you would like a copy of the standard itself, members may download a copy for free using the link provided above. Non-members who wish to purchase a copy of the standard must download the publications order form.
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs (PDF file) © 2005 ICE
Free Download - For those organizations wishing to seek accreditation for one or more of their certification programs, download your copy of the NCCA Standards to understand the requirements for accreditation.
NCCA Sample Accreditation Application (PDF file) © 2005 ICE
Free Download - This guide provides examples of the type of documentation expected to demonstrate compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. Please note that it does not represent the only way to document compliance with the Standards. Each applicant should thoroughly review the documents below. Using the language in this sample is not required for, nor does it guarantee a positive accreditation decision. The sample has three components: Complete Application; Sample appendices; and completed required forms.
NCCA Accreditation Application Package
The package includes the following items to assist you in submitting a complete application:
- NCCA Sample Accreditation Application
- NCCA General Information Brochure
- NCCA Standards of Accreditation
- NCCA Accreditation Application Checklist
- NCCA Accreditation Application
- Frequently Asked Questions
- New NCCA Standards: Applications for Results
- CD from 2003 Annual Educational Meeting)
- Pre-printed Tabs (to organize each section of the application)