The terms “certification” and “certificate” are often used interchangeably, but in the world of credentials, there are well-defined differences. These differences have important implications for when and how your organization invests in training and validation programs. In part 1 of this series, we’ll break down the meaning and characteristics of each term.
As we noted in part one of our series, certification programs are based on exams designed to measure a person’s current competency while certificate programs are linked to training programs meant to help individuals acquire new knowledge and skills. How and when you use these credentials depends on what you and your organization want to accomplish.
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