Promoting best practices for the credentialing community! In 1977, the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA) was formed, in cooperation with the federal government, to develop standards of excellence for voluntary certification programs.
In 1989, the scope of those standards was broadened to include certifications for individuals in all professions and occupations. At that time, the standard-setting and accrediting organization NCHCA became the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), and the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) was formed as the membership association for credentialing bodies. For more than 30 years, NOCA, NCCA, and their predecessor have promoted excellence in credentialing through education, research, advocacy, standard setting, and accreditation. As NOCA became the worldwide leader in providing knowledge and information to assist certification professionals in developing and managing high-quality certification programs, the Board of Directors recognized its broadening scope and the need to redefine the organization. In 2009, the Board proposed a name change for the organization that was approved by the membership and NOCA became the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Today, ICE is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing educational, networking and advocacy resources for the credentialing community. ICE’s accrediting body, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), evaluates certification organization for compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. NCCA's Standards exceed the requirements set forth by the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ICE is accredited by the American National Standards Institute as a Standards Developer.
In 1989, the scope of those standards was broadened to include certifications for individuals in all professions and occupations. At that time, the standard-setting and accrediting organization NCHCA became the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), and the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) was formed as the membership association for credentialing bodies. For more than 30 years, NOCA, NCCA, and their predecessor have promoted excellence in credentialing through education, research, advocacy, standard setting, and accreditation. As NOCA became the worldwide leader in providing knowledge and information to assist certification professionals in developing and managing high-quality certification programs, the Board of Directors recognized its broadening scope and the need to redefine the organization. In 2009, the Board proposed a name change for the organization that was approved by the membership and NOCA became the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Today, ICE is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing educational, networking and advocacy resources for the credentialing community. ICE’s accrediting body, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), evaluates certification organization for compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. NCCA's Standards exceed the requirements set forth by the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ICE is accredited by the American National Standards Institute as a Standards Developer.
Mission: The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) advances credentialing through education, standards, research, and advocacy to ensure competence across professions and occupations.
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We hope you enjoyed this year’s first-ever Virtual ICE Exchange and were able to make the most out of your virtual experience! You’ll have access to every recorded session through March 6, 2021 so don’t forget to come back and watch any sessions you missed.
Thank you to our 2020 Virtual Exchange Sponsors!
Welcome to Day 3 of the 2020 Virtual ICE Exchange! We’re continuing this morning at 10:45 AM EST! Don’t miss out on tonight’s closing ceremony starting at 5PM EST to recognize the I.C.E. awards recipients, and celebrate the credentialing profession with a series of Ignite Presentations. #ExchangewithICE
Are you earning Exchanging Rewards? Get community points for participating in networking and engagement activities, including meeting with industry partners and attending meetings or coffee chats! We will randomly select from our top 10 participants at the end of the event to win prizes! Learn more: https://bit.ly/366ZuII #ExchangewithICE
Welcome to Day 2 of the 2020 Virtual ICE Exchange! Don’t miss out on the Research and Development Summit taking place at 12:00 PM EST. Hear from ICE's Research and Development Committee as they discuss topics, projects, and activities the committee has been pursuing throughout the year. #ExchangewithICE
We invite you to unwind tonight and join us for Trivia Night at 6:00 PM EST! Complete with a live and engaging trivia host, you’ll get the full pub trivia experience without having to leave your couch! Add Trivia Night to your personal agenda. #ExchangewithICE
Are you enjoying Day 1 so far? Share your photos from the ICE Virtual Exchange and don’t forget to use the hashtag #ExchangewithICE!
Welcome to Day 1 of the ICE Virtual Exchange! We kicked off this morning at 10:45 AM EST with a full lineup of diverse learning opportunities, dedicated networking time, and a virtual Innovation Hall to connect with industry partners. #ExchangewithICE
I.C.E. Weekly: The I.C.E. Exchange Starts Today! - https://mailchi.mp/7124f731fafb/ice-weekly-12594390
We’re only THREE days away from the ICE Virtual Exchange! The online platform we selected has great capabilities for flexibly building your personal schedule and navigating the program. Don’t miss out and register today: https://bit.ly/3mWIKKK #ExchangewithICE
Last Chance to Register for the ICE Virtual Exchange - https://mailchi.mp/04e01469a607/ice-virtual-exchange-2020-registration-now-open-12593866
I.C.E. Exchange Solutions Showcase - https://mailchi.mp/0f773b5d297c/ice-virtual-exchange-2020-registration-now-open-12593178
I.C.E. Weekly: Virtual Exchange Keynote Preview: Building Grit #ExhangewithICE - https://mailchi.mp/45fa87a84b97/ice-weekly-12591078
Virtual Exchange Session Tracks & Next Week's Deal! - https://mailchi.mp/65295d9ba7d5/ice-virtual-exchange-2020-registration-now-open-12590094
The I.C.E. Virtual Exchange has you covered with education spanning various trends and topics of interest. Use our Searchable Program to explore all of our education program tracks:
I.C.E.’s Credentialing Insights – New Articles - https://mailchi.mp/b21c0b02420a/ices-credentialing-insights-new-articles-n30o542xwd-12590586
Updated regularly, I.C.E.’s Credentialing Insights is your go-to source for the latest news, trends and information impacting credentialing and accreditation. Be the first to read new articles by following I.C.E.'s Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter channels. See what’s new this month, plus past...
Attend the I.C.E. Annual Business Meeting Today - https://mailchi.mp/0fdeadb9905c/certificate-program-for-the-credentialing-specialist-12590554
Register for Today's Webinar: ISO 17024 Accreditation: Why and How - https://mailchi.mp/95185e647de3/certificate-program-for-the-credentialing-specialist-12589494
TODAY! Tuesday, October 27 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET Live Webinar Member price: $90 | Non-member price: $135 Achieving initial accreditation for a certification program, or programs, is a significant accomplishment. Maintaining that accreditation takes commitment. Some organizations go a step beyond,...
I.C.E. Weekly: Virtual Exchange Coffee Chats, Annual Business Meeting, and More! - https://mailchi.mp/7d1e80dec2ce/ice-weekly-12588630
Join your I.C.E. Colleagues for a Half-day Workshop - https://mailchi.mp/1c9835dc11cf/ice-virtual-exchange-2020-registration-now-open-12587622
ICE is hosting half-day workshops the week before and after the ICE Virtual Exchange. Registration is limited so reserve your spot now. Can’t attend the virtual conference but interested in a workshop? All attendees are welcome. Register through the Exchange registration site, and select “Ha...
ISO 10724 Accreditation: Why and How - https://mailchi.mp/29fe75a08695/certificate-program-for-the-credentialing-specialist-12585274
Tuesday, October 27 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET Live Webinar Member price: $90 | Non-member price: $135 Achieving initial accreditation for a certification program, or programs, is a significant accomplishment. Maintaining that accreditation takes commitment. Some organizations go a step beyond, seekin...
I.C.E. Weekly: Check-In On All things I.C.E. Virtual Exchange, ICE Annual Business Meeting, and More! - https://mailchi.mp/e84894122fa9/ice-weekly-12585262
I.C.E. Weekly: Check-In On All things I.C.E. Virtual Exchange, New Research Report Release, and More! - https://mailchi.mp/e9901e929761/ice-weekly-12583622
New ICE Release: Renewal Programs in Professional Certification and Licensure Study - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/respond-to-ices-membership-pulse-survey-by-may-20th-12582394
Thank you to the following organizations for their generous support of ICE's Research and Development Dennis Faulk Research Ambassadors:
ICE Weekly: 2020 ICE Virtual Exchange Early-Bird Registration Deadline, Public Members Networking Call, and More! - https://mailchi.mp/b43a3ff00802/ice-weekly-12576690
ICE’s Credentialing Insights – New Articles - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/ices-credentialing-insights-new-articles-n30o542xwd-12577602
Updated regularly, ICE’s Credentialing Insights is your go-to source for the latest news, trends and information impacting credentialing and accreditation. Be the first to read new articles by following ICE's Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter channels. See what’s new this month, plus past top-p...
ICE Weekly: NCCA Accreditation Workshop Registration Reminder, Public Members Networking Call, and More! - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/ice-weekly-12573014
Register Now for the Upcoming NCCA & IAS Accreditation Workshops - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/certificate-program-for-the-credentialing-specialist-12573018
ICE Weekly: Take Advantage of these New ICE Resources, NCCA Deadline Extended and More! - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/ice-weekly-12568678
ICE Weekly: NCCA Accreditation Overview Workshop Registration Open, R&D Town Hall, and More! - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/ice-weekly-12565210
Congratulations to Samantha Evans, CAE, MBA (she/her), IAAP, and ICE staff member Katie Scott on earning their CAE certification!
Join ICE in celebrating this accomplishment below.
#Credentialing #CAE #Accomplishment
ICE’s Credentialing Insights – New Articles - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/ices-credentialing-insights-new-articles-n30o542xwd-12564986
Updated regularly, ICE’s Credentialing Insights is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and information impacting credentialing and accreditation. Be the first to read new articles by following ICE's Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter channels. See what’s new this month, plus past top-p...
ICE Weekly: PCC Shares Successful Updates, NCCA Deadline Extension & More - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/ice-weekly-12519890
Have you downloaded Janice Moore's "Governing for Success: Establishing a Governance Structure to Support Certification Program Operations" publication?
ICE Members can download this new white paper for free!
https://www.credentialingexcellence.org/blog/wp20-governing-for-success
The paper addresses certification program directors and managers, organization executives, and volunteer leaders interested in improving governance and re-evaluating their organizational structure with the goal of complying with National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and/or ISO/IEC 17024...
ICE Weekly: Join ICE for an Upcoming Town Hall! - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/ice-weekly-12516886
ICE’s Credentialing Insights – New Articles - https://mailchi.mp/credentialingexcellence/ices-credentialing-insights-new-articles-n30o542xwd-12511054
Updated regularly, ICE’s Credentialing Insights is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and information impacting credentialing and accreditation. Be the first to read new articles by following ICE's Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter channels. See what’s new this month, plus past top-p...
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