International Credentialing Toolkit

Purpose

This toolkit provides credentialing professionals with resources and best practices related to expanding a certification program internationally. Industry experts share their own organizations’ experience and how to best prepare for an international transition. 

Getting Started

We recommend starting with the International Expansion Checklists that provide considerations and the different variables in place prior to, during, and post-implementation of an international credential:

• I.C.E. International Exam Expansion-Basic Checklist
• I.C.E. International Exam Expansion-Deep Dive Checklist

What’s included?

• Comprehensive online course, Considerations for International Expansion Online Course, which covers 1) Why and How to Expand your Certification Programs Abroad; 2) Legal Issues; 3) Taking Your Certification International or Global
• Case studies about credentialing organizations successfully embracing and strategically implementing international expansion.
• International Credentialing Interviews on a topics related to expanding a certification program globally, including Test Translation and Adaptation, Test Eligibility, and Test Security.
• Podcasts, webinars, presentations, and more! 

Questions?

Contact info@credentialingexcellence.org with any questions or if you’d like to contribute a resource to the toolkit.

Why This Tool Kit Was Developed

I.C.E. supports credentialing organizations to develop, maintain and improve credentialing programs, including programs that serve or seek to expand to international markets. I.C.E. fosters a community of credentialing professionals and develops resources to support the range of challenges and solutions related to international or global delivery of credentialing programs.

Thank you to the I.C.E. International Credentialing Task Force for developing this tool kit.