ANSI Announces June Webinar Series Highlighting the American National Standards Process

This June, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is offering a number of webinars that will provide information and guidance on topics of interest to ANSI-accredited standards developers and those looking to learn about the American National Standards (ANS) process. The webinars are coordinated by ANSI's Procedures & Standards Administration Department.

Participants may take part in these webinars at no charge, but are required to register online in advance in order to participate. The upcoming webinars are:

June 16, 2015

ANSI Essential Requirements: Clauses 1.0 and 2.0

2:00 p.m. ET

Register Online

June 17, 2015

ANSI Standards Develop Audit & Reaccreditation Review

2:00 p.m. ET

Register Online

June 18, 2015

ANS Forms Review

2:00 p.m. ET

Register Online.

Any questions related to the June webinars should be sent via email to [email protected]. To learn more about standardization related issues, visit www.standardslearn.org or check out ANSI's online schedule of upcoming classes, webinars, and training sessions.

The American Way Course

On December 8, ANSI will host The American Way: The American National Standard (ANS) Development Process. Participants will learn why U.S. voluntary consensus standards are important, discover ANSI's role in the U.S. standardization system, and get an overview of different types of accreditation.

The course is intended for staff from standards developing organizations who administer the American National Standards process. The course also provides a good starting point for those who are considering becoming an ANSI-accredited standards developer.

Participants will gain a better understanding of the following:

• U.S. voluntary consensus standardization process
• Accreditation process for developers of American National Standards (ANS)
• ANS development process and procedures, and submittal of standards to ANSI for approval
• ANS forms
• Maintenance of accreditation requirements including the ANSI audit program, and how an audit can help accredited standards developers
• The role and motivation of subject-matter experts in the development process
• Importance of due process provisions within the ANS process and implementation options and requirements

Participants will also have an opportunity to learn effective ANS administration tips and techniques and other helpful guidance.

Those who register to attend must take the free prerequisite online course, An Introduction to Standards: Why, Where and How Are They Developed, and accompanying quiz.

To enroll in the American Way course — $395 for ANSI members and $495 for non-members — visit the events page or email [email protected]