We often see the terms “certificate management software” and “certification management software” listed interchangeably. But they are not interchangeable. Each refers to a specific functionality and purpose, and one won't necessarily substitute for the other. Which...
For many in the certification community, certification is just one step along the journey of lifelong learning. After the bar of initial certification has been met, programs often consider tools to harness and direct the efforts of practitioners, promoting engagement...
Are you ready to level up your fluency with “LearningBuilder language?” In our recent glossary post, we introduced some core LearningBuilder concepts like Roles, Learning Plans, and Activities, which are created and completed in step-by-step sequences called...
When asked, certification program managers can (almost) always share their program’s cut score, as it is the number that defines who might pass the exam and who might not. Beyond the cut score, many programs measure other key aspects of their programs to determine...
For most certifying organizations, high-stakes exams are a given. But what about low-stakes assessments? Due to the lift required to develop and deliver high-stakes examinations, lower-stakes assessment tools are not always top of mind in certification program...
Successful auditing for certification management can sometimes be a balancing act: You want to minimize the effort it takes for your practitioners to certify and recertify. You also need to ensure that they are in compliance with your requirements. How do you spell...
When it comes to what we call the “E’s of eligibility,” your applicants might end up at the same place — the certification exam — via multiple paths. Multiple eligibility paths qualify applicants for their exam via different combinations of eligibility factors...
Who needs to be notified when, and about what? Does this seemingly innocuous question open a can of worms? Within your larger communications strategy for certification management, many different types of communications might need to be sent, depending on many factors....
Getting your applicants to their certification exam is one thing. Keeping them certified (and thus, employable) over the following years and even decades? That’s another story. Many factors can make recertification more complex for your certificates: The way forward...
When organizations approach us about LearningBuilder for certification management, we often find that they are considering various software options. The certification management space is small compared to other USA business sectors. According to our research, there...