Hanchar Consulting Services, LLC (HCS) anchors every engagement to independent accreditation standards so credentialing programs stay credible, defensible, and audit-ready.
The references below outline the frameworks and organizations we look to when advising associations, boards, and testing vendors. They are shared for educational purposes only; HCS operates independently from each body.
Industry leadership & education
ICE is the professional membership organization supporting credentialing leaders through training, research, and community programming.
Its resources establish shared terminology, governance expectations, and ethical guidelines that inform the programs we advise.
Third-party accreditation
The NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs define the operational, governance, and psychometric evidence required for U.S. certification bodies.
HCS guides clients through initial accreditation, annual reports, and reaccreditation cycles aligned to these standards.
International conformity assessment
ISO/IEC 17024 sets the global requirements for organizations that certify individuals. It covers competency frameworks, exam development, impartiality safeguards, and continuous improvement systems.
We help clients interpret the clauses, gather objective evidence, and coordinate with accreditation bodies such as IAS for audits.
Logos, trademarks, and standard titles referenced here belong to their respective owners. Mentioning them signals alignment with their frameworks and does not imply endorsement.
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