certification standards

Official approval criteria

Certification standards are the criteria and requirements that must be met to earn official recognition in a field or profession.

They specify what knowledge, skills, or practices qualify someone or something for certification: The program meets national certification standards for nurse practitioners.

Industries, professional bodies, and government agencies establish certification standards to ensure consistency and competence.

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