The accreditation of certification programs

Interesting

US Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/asp/media/reports/credentialing/chapter1.htm

 

continuation

 

I think what the US needs is more of a qualification framework similar to that in the UK.

Certifications are actually good and very well suited for adult learners, however here you do not have a way to match it to degree levels or any levels at all.

 

If you visit WGU web site you will see that there are certifications
and tables of academic credit awarded for them.

Certifications can provide a jump board in to advanced standing in to a degree program.

My co workers earned certifications as business analysts the education was provided by G W University (RA) so there was a Diploma awarded with academic credit and certification as a business analyst.

I agree about the qualifications framework.

Learner

 

Thats good. The issue is that since most certifications are vocational, you would want to see what level of intelligence it has. of course number credit would come into play with respect to real equivalence.

 

Bachelor of Science

 

Hi Lerner:

This is good information actually. It would be good if even Harvard could accept Certifications for credit too.

I was more concerned about the Certification as it is. For example as we chat about this on other thread. The BCS CITP is considered to be a BSc or higher in the UK.

In the US, CCP from ICCP is only seen as a bunch of credits.

What I am saying is that most certifications has an experience element which in most cases you would not get any credit in an academic world. If the Certification fits into a framework, it would have respect on its own.

After attending Technical High school, I was able to pass both exams for the ISCET CET but then I needed 4 years experience to get the actual certificate. The exams are only worth 6 credits but the overall requirements could be worth much more than that.

 

What about management certification through these two organizations located in the United States?

http://apbm.org/

http://certifiedmba.com/

In the United Kingdom the British Qualifications Guide 36th Edition published by the british Council recognizes two organizations I am acquainted with, The Business Management Association and Oxford Association of Management. The recognition of these professional organizations specializing in management by a legitmate body is severely lacking.

http://www.businessmanagement.org.uk/

http://www.oxim.org/

 

I have the CABM from APBM. The exam is very comprehensive for business management. I just think the yearly maintenance is too expensive. The CABM is position as Bachelor level but no external validation of that claim.

They did mention plans to get ACE credits for the exams in the near future. This exam could be at least 30 credits or more base on coverage.

I would prefer something thats permanent in this area. The CMBA is actually lifetime, so a reasonable option without taking a full MBA.

 

Maybe a person with MBA from less known school or unaccredited school ( not mill ) can benefit from additional validation - certification.

 

Thats why I mentioned Abet Open University plus the Certified MBA option. People doesn't seem to like anything that says unaccredited. But I know you can learn a lot from ABET.