"All organizations can develop certification. But not all should!" ~ Mickie Rops, CAE, Credentialing Expert Some organizations think creating a certification program is the sure way to solve some of its problems. Sometime it is a valid way to solve industry-related challenges. Sometimes, it is like using a screwdriver to hammer nails. It just doesn't fit the problem. Identifying Certification Goals Rops advocates that before starting a credentialing program, an organization needs to … [Read more...]
Considering Certification: Steps To Making A Decision
Are certification programs the golden handcuffs to maintain membership levels and to increase revenue? Many association leaders think that launching a new professional credential may also be the key to more money in the bank. Think again if that's your primary reason for wanting to implement a new certification program. Certainly it can elevate a profession, help an industry avoid government regulation and establish a field as a profession. It can also require substantial association resources … [Read more...]
