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Overview

As a division of the American National Standards Institute, the Workcred team is dedicated to increasing the quality, market value, and effectiveness of credentials and improving relationships within the U.S. credentialing system.

Quality credentials have credibility with industry, meet quality standards, and have provided evidence they are effective in the workplace. Whether you are an employer, education and training provider, credentialing organization, or government agency, we can help you better understand quality, so you can be a more effective creator and consumer of credentials.

Activities and Focus

Quality is the root of everything we do.

The number and types of credentials in the U.S. and across the globe continues to grow. Yet, there is a lack of information about their quality and value. The Workcred team is focused on bringing greater clarity about credential quality through coaching and technical assistance, research studies, and workshops.

The Workcred team’s activities focus on the following areas:

Supporting Outcomes Data

Building Credentialing Pathways

Other Activities

Credentialing Body Advisory Council

The Credentialing Body Advisory Council serves as a neutral body and conduit for information flow with between ANSI, the credentialing community, education bodies, industry, workforce development groups, and other stakeholders.

Publications and Resources

Workcred regularly develops reports and other resources to highlight solutions to workforce and credentialing issues or as culmination of work projects with partners.

Blog

Read Workcred’s point of view on quality, credentials, and the workforce to create a more integrated and effective credentialing system.

Latest Headlines

Check out our most recent news articles, opportunities for engagement, and other announcements, at right.

Latest Updates

Check out the most recent accomplishments and resources from ANSI’s diverse network of members and partners.

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