Application Process

Application Resources

I.C.E. Resources

• Health Credentialing Organization Takes a Global Perspective on Accreditation - This 2017 Credentialing Insights article discusses the benefits of seeking international accreditation and the experiences of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) in pursuing both NCCA and ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation.
• CEOWEB17 Leveraging ISO/NCCA Accreditation as a Marketing Tool - This on-demand session from the 2017 ICE Exchange conference explores the marketing benefits of dual accreditation and how to effectively promote and communicate the value of your accredited program.
• ICE Member Focus: Cynthia Kusorgbor-Narh on Helping Pilot Dual Accreditation - This 2018 Credentialing Insights article features an interview with Cynthia Kusorgbor-Narh, a member of the ICE Accreditation Committee who helped pilot the dual accreditation program.
• Following the 'Less Traveled' Quality Road: BPS Pursues Dual Accreditation During a Pandemic - This 2021 Credentialing Insights article shares the experiences of the British Psychological Society (BPS) in pursuing dual accreditation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook - Hard Copy Book: This handbook provides a comprehensive guide for certification organizations seeking compliance with the ISO/IEC 17024 standard. The book covers key topics such as management systems, certification scheme development, and assessment activities.
• ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook - Binder: This binder includes all of the content from the ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook in a convenient, easy-to-use format. The binder is designed to help certification organizations navigate the ISO/IEC 17024 compliance process and develop effective certification programs.
• ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook - Digital Sources: This digital resource includes all of the content from the ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance Handbook in a digital format. The resource is designed to help certification organizations navigate the ISO/IEC 17024 compliance process and develop effective certification programs in a convenient, digital format.
• ISO/IEC 17024 and NCCA Standards Crosswalk and Suggested Documentation – crosswalk displaying overlap between NCCA and ISO/IEC 17024 Standards, along with suggested documentation to demonstrate compliance
• Consultant / Industry Partner Directory: Search under Certification Administration/Management for expertise in “Certification Accreditation Preparation or Standards Compliance"

IAS Resources

• IAS-PCB Online Documents - The International Accreditation Service (IAS) provides online documents and resources for personnel certification bodies seeking ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation.
• Accreditation Criteria for Personnel Certification Bodies (AC474) - guidelines and requirements for accreditation of personnel certification bodies (PCBs) according to ISO/IEC 17024.
• IAS Guidelines on Impartiality - guidelines on impartiality for personnel certification bodies.
• IAS Policy on Assessment of Outsourced Services Used by Personnel Certification Bodies
• IAS Guidelines on Remote Assessments for the Accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies

ISO Resources

• ISO/IEC 17024:2012 - The official ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard document provides the requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
• ISO Focus+ Magazine - ISO's magazine, ISO Focus+, features articles on the latest developments in standards and conformity assessment, including updates on ISO/IEC 17024.
• ISO Quality Management Principles - this document outlines the eight quality management principles of ISO 9001, which can be applied to any type of organization.
• ISO/IEC 17024 Internal Audit Checklist – checklist and information for personnel certification bodies conducting internal audits
• How to Develop Schemes - Considerations and guidance on Clause 8 of ISO/IEC 17024 for scheme development.