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knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, skills, behaviors, and capabilities identified in June 2014 by more than 100 P2 professionals from around the world. The descriptions and quality standards for each competency were developed, tested, and refined through an iterative process involving IAP2 members. Each competency is further divided into individual criteria. An individual must meet or exceed every criterion to achieve the CP3 designation. IAP2 USA's program includes 29 criteria. IAP2 Canada's program includes 31 criteria; the two additional criteria in Canada address federal requirements for indigenous engagement. The MCP3 designation recognizes additional specialization and expertise and is assessed through a written application available only to individuals who have already achieved the CP3 designation.

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subject. Many other professional certificates offer the same courses as master's degrees in the same subject, but require the student to take fewer total courses to complete the program. Some professional certificates have a curriculum that more closely resembles a baccalaureate major in the same field. The typical professional certificate program is between 200 and 300 class-hours in size. It is uncommon for a program to be larger or smaller than that. Most professional certificate programs are open enrollment, but some have admissions processes. A few universities put some of their professional certificates into a subclass they refer to as advanced professional certificates.

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installation, repair and overhaul also comply with IEC International Standards on 60079 series. The UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe), cited IECEx as one example of a practice model for the verification of conformity to IEC Standards, for European smaller countries with no certification schemes for such equipment. It published a "Common Regulatory Framework" as a suggestion for those countries implementing a certification program for the explosive atmospheres' segment.

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certification from a government-accredited agency may be legally required to perform certain jobs or tasks. In other countries, licenses are typically granted by professional societies or universities and require a certificate after about three to five years and so on thereafter. The assessment process for certification may be more comprehensive than that of licensure, though sometimes the assessment process is very similar or even the same, despite differing in terms of legal status.

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is the only international certification for dance since the International Dance Council CID is the official body for all forms of dance; it is usually given in addition to local or national certificates, that is why it is colloquially called "the dancer's passport". Students cannot apply for this certification directly – they have to ask their school to apply on their behalf. This certification is awarded free of charge, there is no cost other than membership fees.

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board certifies licensed environmental engineers (Board Certified Environmental Engineer—BCEE) and unlicensed environmental engineering practitioners (Board Certified Environmental Engineering Member—BCEEM) for those with a degree in engineering and at least 8 years of practice and responsible charge

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Conferred by the National Speakers Association, the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is the speaking profession's international measure of professional platform competence. This certification is awarded by the National Speakers Association. Only about 10% of the speakers who belong to the Global

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Individuals seeking certification are assessed against 5 Core Competencies, which are the essential capabilities for a professional in this field to effectively design, implement, and evaluate public participation programs. The competencies emerged from qualitative analysis of a comprehensive list of

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Medical specialty certification in the United States is a voluntary process. While medical licensure sets the minimum competency requirements to diagnose and treat patients, it is not specialty specific. Board certification demonstrates a physician's exceptional expertise in a particular specialty or

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Usually, aviators must be certified also in their log books for the type and model of aircraft they are allowed to fly. Currency checks as well as regular medical check-ups with a frequency of 6 months, 12 months, or 36 months, depending on the type of flying permitted, are obligatory. An aviator can

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The most general type of certification is profession-wide. Certification in the medical profession is often offered by particular specialties. In order to apply professional standards, increase the level of practice, and protect the public, a professional organization might establish a certification.

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or hardware. This type of certification is portable across locations (for example, different corporations that use that software), but not across other products. Another example could be the certifications issued for shipping personnel, which are under international standards even for the recognition

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or low-stakes organization for internal purposes. For example, a corporation might require a one-day training course for all sales personnel, after which they receive a certificate. While this certificate has limited portability – to other corporations, for example – it is the most simple to develop.

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offers two levels of certification for individuals in the field of professional floral design. Certified Floral Designer (CFD) and accredited membership (AIFD) are both designed to establish a gold standard in professional floral design while ensuring the certified individual maintains that standard

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More precisely, warehouse management involves the receipt, storage and movement of goods, (normally finished goods), to intermediate storage locations or to a final customer. In the multi-echelon model for distribution, there may be multiple levels of warehouses. This includes a central warehouse, a

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Facility management can be defined as an aspect of engineering management science that deals with the planning, designing, coordination of space and maintenance of a built environment to enhance quality service management system. Service Quality System includes activities like security, maintenance,

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Conferred by the International Dance Council CID at UNESCO, the International Certification of Dance Studies is awarded to students who have completed 150 hours of classes in a specific form of dance for Level 1. Another 150 hours are required for Level 2 and so on till Level 10. This

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Many tertiary education providers grant professional certificates as an award for the completion of an educational program. The curriculum of a professional certificate is most often in a focused subject matter. Many professional certificates have the same curriculum as master's degrees in the same

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Legal administrators vary in their day-to-day responsibilities and job requirements. The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) is the credentialing body of the Certified Legal Manager (CLM) certification program. CLMs are recognized as administrators who have passed a comprehensive examination

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techniques, and given a chance to practice teaching, after which feedback is reported. Both institutions have as a follow-up a professional diploma, usually taken after a year or two in the field. Although the initial certificate is available to anyone with a high school education, the diploma is

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Facility management is an interdisciplinary field devoted to the coordination of space, infrastructure, people and organization, often associated with the administration of office blocks, arenas, schools, convention centers, shopping complexes, hospitals, hotels, etc. However, FM facilitates on a

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A warehouse management system (WMS) is a part of the supply chain and primarily aims to control the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse and process the associated transactions, including shipping, receiving, putaway and picking. The systems also direct and optimize stock putaway

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Many certification programs are affiliated with professional associations, trade organizations, or private vendors interested in raising industry standards. Certification programs are often created or endorsed by professional associations, but are typically completely independent from membership

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and universities, or by private certificate-granting agencies. Most certifications are time-limited; some expire after a period of time (e.g., the lifetime of a product that requires certification for use), while others can be renewed indefinitely as long as certain requirements are met. Renewal

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In Australia, ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) certifies librarians and library technicians. Distinguished librarians who have completed a high level of professional learning are awarded the Distinguished Certified Professional Award. Prior to 2013, this award was known as

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Professional engineering is any act of planning, designing, composing, measuring, evaluating, inspecting, advising, reporting, directing or supervising, or managing any of the foregoing, that requires the application of engineering principles and that concerns the safeguarding of life, health,

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IECEx covers the specialized field of explosion protection associated with the use of equipment in areas where flammable gases, liquids and combustible dusts may be present. This system provides the assurance that equipment is manufactured to meet safety standards, and that services such as

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Certification is different from professional licensure. In the United States, licenses are typically issued by state agencies, whereas certifications are usually awarded by professional societies or educational institutes. Obtaining a certificate is voluntary in some fields, but in others,

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Each student-candidate must complete several key steps which include initial registration; the pre-certification review course; and all applicable sections of the official application in order to become eligible to complete the final step, which is the NCPRP certification exam.

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This is intended to be portable to all places a certified professional might work. Of course, this generalization increases the cost of such a program; the process to establish a legally defensible assessment of an entire profession is very extensive. An example of this is a

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through continued education credits. While many state-level floral associations also offer state-level floral design certification known as Master Florist certification, AIFD certification is the highest level of professional floral design awarded in the United States.

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The proliferation of IT certifications (both offered and attained) has led some technologists to question their value. Proprietary content that has been distributed on the Internet allows some to gain credentials without the implied depth or breadth of expertise.

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To maintain professional certification, individuals must maintain active membership in IAP2, provide a minimum of 20 hours (annually) of volunteer (unpaid) service to IAP2, and participate in a minimum of 12 hours (annually) of continued professional development.

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includes budgeting, scheduling, site selection, acquiring necessary permits, coordinating transportation and parking, arranging for speakers or entertainers, arranging decor, event security, catering, coordinating with third-party vendors, and emergency plans.

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NCPRP stands for "National Certified Peer Recovery Professional", and the NCPRP credential and exam were developed in collaboration with the International Certification Board of Recovery Professionals (ICBRP) and is currently being administered by

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Patients, physicians, health care providers, insurers and quality organizations regard certification as an important measure of a physician's knowledge, experience and skills to provide quality health care within a given specialty.

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are certified through theoretical and in-flight examinations. Requirements for certifications are quite equal in most countries and are regulated by each National Aviation Authority. The existing certificates or pilot licenses are:

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In New Zealand, the accrediting body is LIANZA (Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Te Rau Herenga O Aotearoa). LIANZA accredit prominent librarians at three levels, Fellows, Life Members and Associates.

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An advanced professional certificate is a result of an educational process designed for individuals. Certificates are designed for both newcomers to the industry as well as seasoned professionals. Certificates are awarded by an

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is the process by which a physician in the United States documents by written, practical or computer based testing, illustrating a mastery of knowledge and skills that define a particular area of medical specialization. The

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certifies pharmacists that are knowledgeable about principles of geriatric pharmacotherapy and the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly. Additional certifying bodies relating to the medical field include:

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catering, and external as well as internal cleaning. In general, it is also the coordination and harmonization of various specialist disciplines to create the best possible working environment for staff.

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for years, it was not until the last twenty-five years or so that there was any widespread focus on training particularly for this field. Previously, workers in this sort of job were people engaging in

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organizations. Certifications are very common in fields such as aviation, construction, technology, environment, and other industrial sectors, as well as healthcare, business, real estate, and finance.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants within the Commonwealth e.g. Australia and New Zealand, South Africa, Canada (before merger into CPA). With mutual recognition with each other and with the UK

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A certification is a third-party attestation of an individual's level of knowledge or proficiency in a certain industry or profession. They are granted by authorities in the field, such as

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Is a program whereby it certifies the technical knowledge of petroleum engineers. The certification is granted based on an examination in conjunction with experience of the applicant.

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based on real-time information about the status of bin utilization. A WMS monitors the progress of products through the warehouse. It involves the physical warehouse infrastructure,

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is the profession in the logistics and transport sectors, including sea, air, land and rail modes. Professional qualification for logisticians usually carries post-nominal letters.

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North Carolina Local Governmental Finance Officer conferred by North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association and the North Carolina Association of County Finance Officers

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In the United States, insurance professionals are licensed separately by each state. Many individuals seek one or more certifications to distinguish themselves from their peers.

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One of the problems facing these full-time teachers is the absence of an international governing body for the certification or licensure of English language teachers. However,

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There are three general types of certification. Listed in order of development level and portability, they are: corporate (internal), product-specific, and profession-wide.

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is the practice of providing consulting services to organizations to improve their performance or in any way to assist in achieving any sort of organizational objectives.

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Speakers Federation (GSF) hold this designation. Those who have earned their certification have done so by demonstrating a track record of experience and expertise.

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Product-specific certifications are more involved, and are intended to be referenced to a product across all applications. This approach is very prevalent in the

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Licensing in these categories require not only examinations but also a minimum number of flight hours. All categories are available for Fixed-Wing Aircraft (

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CPERM (Certified Professional in Enterprise Risk Management) conferred by the Academy of Professional Certification Company (APC) which endorsed by HKSARG

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IACCP (Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional) conferred by the Investment Adviser Association (IAA) and National Regulatory Services (NRS)

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IACCP (Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional) conferred by the Investment Adviser Association (IAA) and National Regulatory Services (NRS)

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IACCP (Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional) conferred by the Investment Adviser Association (IAA) and National Regulatory Services (NRS)

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The NCPRP credential is obtained once a participant successfully passes the NCPRP certification exam by the second attempt and is valid for five years.

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The Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) and Master Certified Public Participation Professional (MCP3) are awarded by two regions of the

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There are many professional bodies for accountants and auditors throughout the world; some of them are legally recognized in their jurisdictions.

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of the language of their pupils, and not of English. Though native speakers of English have been working in non-English speaking countries

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PARfessionals is a professional organization and all of the available courses are professional development and pre-certification courses.

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SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resources Management – Senior Certified Professional) conferred by the Society for Human Resources Management

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subject. Certificate programs can be completed more quickly than associate degrees and often do not have general education requirements.

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An increasing number of attorneys are choosing to be recognized as having special expertise in certain fields of law. According to the

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ASA (Accredited Senior Appraiser), AM (Accredited Member), and CEIV (Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations) conferred by the

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cCAE (Certified Chief Audit Executive) awarded by cRisk Academy for proficiency in starting and running an Internal Audit department

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AG (Accredited Genealogist) conferred by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen).

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usually requires ongoing education to remain up-to-date on advancements in the field, evidenced by earning the specified number of

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SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resources Management – Certified Professional) conferred by the Society for Human Resources Management

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regional warehouses (serviced by the central warehouse) and potentially retail warehouses (serviced by the regional warehouses).

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are pioneers in trying to get some degree of accountability and quality control to consumers of English courses, through their

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International Dance Council CID at UNESCO administers the International Certification of Dance Studies.

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through mental health and addiction recovery. It has the main purpose of training student-candidates on how to become

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cRBIA (Certified Risk-Based Internal Auditor) awarded by cRisk Academy for proficiency in Risk-Based Internal Auditing

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CGAT (Certified Governmental Accounting Technician), conferred by Government Finance Officers Association of Alabama

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in various territories, namely the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

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is a large field of employment with widely varying degrees of regulation. Most provision worldwide is through the

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Delivering an assessment based on industry knowledge that is independent from training courses or course providers

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CGFO (Certified Government Finance Officer), conferred by Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA)

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GFO (Government Finance Officer) conferred by Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina (GFOASC)

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ASSE (American Society of Sanitary Engineering) – an ANSI Accredited standards developer and certification body

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Social Media Marketing Certification, Digital Marketing Master Certification, SEO Certification, conferred by

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CyQUal (Cyber qualification), The Digital Degree Accredited certification offered by FreeUniversityOnline.com

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cPIA (Certified Practitioner in Internal Audit) awarded by cRisk Academy for proficiency in Internal Auditing

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Certification granting bodies are the approximately 50 Institutes of Management Consulting belonging to the

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are an acknowledgement of educational achievement, or an agency appointed to safeguard the public interest.

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meant to be a post-graduate qualification and can in fact be incorporated into a master's degree program.

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CGFO (Certified Government Finance Officer) conferred by Louisiana Government Finance Officers Association

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and marketability in their respective fields. In many other countries, certificates are qualifications in

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aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources) conferred by the Human Resources Certification Institute

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CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager) conferred by the National Contract Management Association.

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CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager) conferred by American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC)

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wider range of activities than just business services and these are referred to as non-core functions.

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SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) conferred by the Human Resources Certification Institute

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CPSD (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity) conferred by Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

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cAAP (Certified Agile Auditor Professional) awarded by cRisk Academy for proficiency in Agile Auditing

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CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) conferred by Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

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who can provide guidance, knowledge or assistance for individuals who have had similar experiences.

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PGeo (Professional Geologist) conferred by the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG).

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CMFO (Certified Municipal Finance Officer) conferred by Government Finance Officers of New Jersey,

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CSA (Certified Strategic Auditor) conferred by Association of Certified Strategic Auditors (ACSA)

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CSA (Certified Strategic Auditor) conferred by Association of Certified Strategic Auditors (ACSA)

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cORCM (Certification in Objective-Centric Risk and Certainty Management) awarded by cRisk Academy

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administers the Certified Protection Professional – Board-Certified in Security Management (CPP)

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system of each individual country, and as such, the instructors tend to be trained primary- or

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CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) and FPC (Fundamental Payroll Specialist) conferred by the

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PHR (Professional in Human Resources) conferred by the Human Resources Certification Institute

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offer professional certifications for the operation and management of commercial properties.

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Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) conferred by the

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CFC (Certified Financial Consultant) conferred by the Institute of Financial Consultants

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hoping to earn some extra travel money or well-educated professionals in other fields

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MIEMA - Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

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AFA or FFA (Associate or Fellow Incorporated Financial Accountant) conferred by the

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American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (The Institutes):

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FIEMA - Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

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In the United States, several communications certifications are conferred by the

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ChFM Chartered Financial Manager conferred by International Board of Standards

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ChFM Chartered Financial Manager conferred by International Board of Standards

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In the US, the Universal Accreditation Board, an organization composed of the

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HAAG Engineering Certified Roofing Inspector Residential/Commercial (HCI-R/C)

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administers the Certified Professional Safe Technician (CPS) Certification

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Churches have their own process of who may use various religious titles.

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National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research administers the

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CPM (Commercial Project Manager) conferred by Commercial Officers Group.

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administers the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) Certification

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property, economic interests, the public interest or the environment.

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administers the Certified Master Safe Technician (CMST) Certification

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Some of the more commonly offered professional certificates include:

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through the Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate Program

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Professional Certificate in Customer Relationship Management (PCCRM)

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Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Society for the Environment (UK)

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Society of Payment Security Professionals (SPSP) administers the

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Valid certifications for the type of aircraft and type of flight.

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Professional certificates awarded by tertiary education providers

2694:

CMRP – Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

2670:

The NCPRP credential and exam focus primarily on the concept of

1213:

Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada

3708:"Home – North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association" 3326: 3266: 3122:

Canadian National Association of Infrared Imaging Technologists

2429:

Certification granting bodies include, but are not limited to,

2129:

Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) administers

1935:

RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) by BICSI

1470: 1313:

CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist) conferred by

1307:

CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) conferred by

4726:

Professional Licensing Watch, Liberal Division – Hit & Run

4391:"IAP2 Canada - IAP2 Canada Professional Certification Program" 3893:"Crucial Factors for Implementing Warehouse Management System" 2487:

CDMP (Certified Digital Marketing Professional), conferred by

1744:), conferred by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) in Malaysia. 1500:

BIET (Biomedical Imaging Electronics Technician) conferred by

731:

who use the designation "Public Accountant") conferred by the

4640: 4451:"Certification - 2018 - Final IAP2 USA Core Competencies.pdf" 4120: 2434: 2292: 2288: 1956:

FOT-OSP (Fiber Optics Technician-Outside Plant) conferred by

1887: 1287:

Archival science, information privacy, and records management

1265:

FAIA (Fellow, American Institute of Architects) conferred by

1020:

FMVA (Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst) conferred by

862: 847:

CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) offered by

841: 823:(ACFE) headquartered in Texas with chapters in many countries 642:), the unified accounting designation in Canada conferred by 483:

Professional Certificate in Small Business Management (PCSBM)

419:(IT) industry, where personnel are certified on a version of 239:

deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a

4196:"Medical Coding – Medical Billing – Medical Auditing – AAPC" 2760:

Commercial Project Manager through Commercial Officers Group

2749:

CPMA (Certified Project Management Analyst) conferred by IQN

2628:

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

2026:) conferred by the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) 1259:

AIA (Member, American Institute of Architects) conferred by

721:(Associate or Fellow International Accountant) conferred by 4259: 2268: 1776: 1211:

CPFA (Certified Public Finance Administrator) conferred by

1163: 718: 501:

Professional Certificate in Supply Chain Management (PCSCM)

4735:. Reason.com (17 September 2010). Retrieved on 2013-10-05. 4008: 2644:

AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)

1301:

CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) conferred by

1298:

CIP (Certified Information Professional) conferred by AIIM

1170:) conferred by Association of Government Accountants (AGA) 959:

Association of Certified International Investment Analysts

910:

Association of Certified International Investment Analysts

856:

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

854:

CGSS (Certified Global Sanctions Specialist) conferred by

849:

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

510:

Professional Certificate in Technical Communication (PCTC)

4596: 3707: 3647: 3467: 3234:

The Guide to National Professional Certification Programs

2799:

International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)

2769:

National Board of Public Health Examiners, www.nbphe.org

2729:

Organizations that offer various certifications include:

2532:

by the local church in order for a minister to become a "

2476:

International Council of Management Consulting Institutes

2166:

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter candidate (CPCUc)

1176:

CGFO (Certified Government Finance Officer) conferred by

459:

Professional Certificate in Accounting and Finance (PCAF)

358:

The Guide to National Professional Certification Programs

4380:

American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) website.

4351: 4195: 3952: 3535: 3407: 3346: 3297: 3131:(STC) is planning to create a certification program for 2914: 2798: 2603:

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists

1758:), conferred by provincial safety authorities in Canada. 1246:

Certified At-risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist (CACTS)

349:(CEUs), from approved professional development courses. 4321: 3277: 3151:

Political commentators have criticized professional or

2062:) conferred by American Hotel & Lodging Association 2008:

CGL (Certified Genealogical Lecturer) conferred by the

1331:

IGP (Information Governance Professional) conferred by

844:

headquartered in the US with chapters in many countries

507:

Professional Certificate in Materials Management (PCMM)

407:

Corporate, or "internal" certifications, are made by a

3184:

Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals

2881: