Application Process

Educational Opportunities

• Attend the NCCA & ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation Overview WorkshopI.C.E. and IAS offer a live workshops annually to assist applicants interested in dual accreditation. The workshop is usually scheduled int he Fall. For further information, visit the Live Workshop page or send an inquiry to info@credentialingexcellence.org.

Application Resources

I.C.E. Resources

• Health Credentialing Organization Takes a Global Perspective on Accreditation - This 2017 Credentialing Insights article discusses the benefits of seeking international accreditation and the experiences of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) in pursuing both NCCA and ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation.
• CEOWEB17 Leveraging ISO/NCCA Accreditation as a Marketing Tool - This on-demand session from the 2017 ICE Exchange conference explores the marketing benefits of dual accreditation and how to effectively promote and communicate the value of your accredited program.
• ICE Member Focus: Cynthia Kusorgbor-Narh on Helping Pilot Dual Accreditation - This 2018 Credentialing Insights article features an interview with Cynthia Kusorgbor-Narh, a member of the ICE Accreditation Committee who helped pilot the dual accreditation program.
• Following the 'Less Traveled' Quality Road: BPS Pursues Dual Accreditation During a Pandemic - This 2021 Credentialing Insights article shares the experiences of the British Psychological Society (BPS) in pursuing dual accreditation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook - Hard Copy Book: This handbook provides a comprehensive guide for certification organizations seeking compliance with the ISO/IEC 17024 standard. The book covers key topics such as management systems, certification scheme development, and assessment activities.
• ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook - Binder: This binder includes all of the content from the ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook in a convenient, easy-to-use format. The binder is designed to help certification organizations navigate the ISO/IEC 17024 compliance process and develop effective certification programs.
• ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook - Digital Sources: This digital resource includes all of the content from the ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook in a digital format. The resource is designed to help certification organizations navigate the ISO/IEC 17024 compliance process and develop effective certification programs in a convenient, digital format.
• ISO/IEC 17024 and NCCA Standards Crosswalk and Suggested Documentation – crosswalk displaying overlap between NCCA and ISO/IEC 17024 Standards, along with suggested documentation to demonstrate compliance
• Consultant / Industry Partner Directory: Search under Certification Administration/Management for expertise in “Certification Accreditation Preparation or Standards Compliance"

IAS Resources

• IAS-PCB Online Documents - The International Accreditation Service (IAS) provides online documents and resources for personnel certification bodies seeking ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation.
• Accreditation Criteria for Personnel Certification Bodies (AC474) - guidelines and requirements for accreditation of personnel certification bodies (PCBs) according to ISO/IEC 17024.
• IAS Guidelines on Impartiality - guidelines on impartiality for personnel certification bodies.
• IAS Policy on Assessment of Outsourced Services Used by Personnel Certification Bodies
• IAS Guidelines on Remote Assessments for the Accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies

ISO Resources

• ISO/IEC 17024:2012 - The official ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard document provides the requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
• ISO Focus+ Magazine - ISO's magazine, ISO Focus+, features articles on the latest developments in standards and conformity assessment, including updates on ISO/IEC 17024.
• ISO Quality Management Principles - this document outlines the eight quality management principles of ISO 9001, which can be applied to any type of organization.
• ISO/IEC 17024 Internal Audit Checklist – checklist and information for personnel certification bodies conducting internal audits
• How to Develop Schemes - Considerations and guidance on Clause 8 of ISO/IEC 17024 for scheme development.