Your CONNECTION to the CREDENTIALING COMMUNITY JOIN TODAY

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1 Your CONNECTION to the CREDENTIALING COMMUNITY JOIN TODAY

2 ACHIEVE SUCCESS with ICE ICE has given me a real edge in knowing more about the intricacies of credentialing and connecting with others in the profession. The resources available as a member have shed a positive light onto important issues affecting my profession. - David Jennette, National Surgical Assistant Association The certification world is a small community. The ability to benchmark our organization s practices against what my colleagues are doing and to identify solutions to challenges I have been facing or to revise our practices by reaching out to other ICE members has been invaluable and is a key benefit to my ICE membership. As someone who has been involved with ICE for 20 years, there is always a new perspective I gain from connecting with other ICE members. - Morgean Hirt, Meta Cred, Inc. I found that connecting with other members and individuals within the credentialing field was a learning experience of its own. - Michelle Killian, International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

3 Join the only professional organization that advances credentialing through education, standards, networking, research, and advocacy. Exchange best practices with a community of credentialing leaders and professionals from across multiple industries. Advance your career path and enhance your staff s professional development through education and resources. Strengthen your program s credibility using defined standards set by the credentialing community. Speak confidently with your stakeholders about the value of your organization or program. Build relationships with ICE s friendly and knowledgeable staff to support your efforts as a credentialing professional. Visit to learn more about ICE membership.

4 Connect with the CREDENTIALING COMMUNITY ICE connects more than 2,000 credentialing professionals to foster a collaborative community that can help you strengthen your program and your organization s value to key stakeholders. In-Person Events Grow your network at the annual ICE Exchange conference and education workshops throughout the year. Designed for all levels of credentialing professionals in both the public and private sectors, in-person events open opportunities to create business partnerships, learn from others, and expand your current professional network. Volunteer Committees Members are our most valuable assets, as is the first-hand knowledge they provide. Members who serve on an ICE committee have the opportunity to share their expertise and work alongside a variety of peers ranging from executive professionals to those new to credentialing. Expand your professional network and portfolio by volunteering with ICE. Directories ICE s Online Directories help you meet other members in your area or industry, connect with program specialists, and see a comprehensive view of accredited programs. In addition, ICE Directories can be used by the public to find service providers, quality programs, and opportunities for partnerships and collaborations. ICE members are listed in these directories: NCCA Accredited Certification Programs and ISO/IEC Accreditation ICE Accredited Certificate Programs (ACAP) Consultant/Industry Partners ICE Members Credentialing Specialist Certificate Holders Career Center The ICE Career Center provides you with professional resources to help you take your career to the next level. Submit your resume to be reviewed by an expert, browse job opportunities, or post a job when looking for new talent to join your company.

5 Gain Credentialing BEST PRACTICES AND TRENDS ICE provides year-round educational opportunities and best practices to build competencies across your organization. Annual Conference The ICE Exchange is the most comprehensive educational event for credentialing professionals. Through in-depth sessions, targeted workshops, and innovative learning formats, you will increase your knowledge on topics vital to the success of your program or organization. Designed for all career levels, the ICE Exchange offers learning opportunities for everyone from an entry-level credentialing professional up to president or CEO. ICE Academy The ICE Academy transforms today s credentialing professionals, at all levels within an organization, into tomorrow s credentialing experts and leaders. With diverse learning formats, you can find education opportunities that fit your budget, schedule, and learning style. The ICE Academy includes: Online Courses Live Workshops Live and On-Demand Recorded Webinars Conference Session Recordings Certificate Program for the Credentialing Specialist Learn at your own pace about a certification program s conception, through its development and delivery, to maintenance and improvement. Connect with fellow learners and access informative resources through the six-month access period. Join over 500 individuals who have completed the course and earned their certificate. Credentialing Insights As the official journal for ICE, Credentialing Insights features original content that helps you stay up-to-date on important credentialing trends. Updated biweekly, use this resource to access best practices, legal issues, case studies, association news, member spotlights, credentialing thought-leadership, and share articles with your professional network via social media or . CEO Connect C-level professionals turn to ICE for guidance in strategic thinking and business management. Through collaboration and education opportunities with subject-matter experts and fellow CEO/EDs, you can connect with other thought leaders in credentialing. CEO Connect offers: Live Webinars Exclusively for C-Level Professionals Executive Conversations for Strategic Decision-Makers Live Workshops on topics such as Governance and Business Strategy

6 Access Benchmarking DATA AND RESEARCH ICE provides data and insight into credentialing trends and resources to help address challenges faced by credentialing organizations and their programs. Business of Certification Benchmarks Business of Certification Benchmarks is an interactive, online benchmarking platform that measures key performance indicators from credentialing organizations and provides personalized reporting. Use this dynamic platform to measure data from credentialing organizations, including: Certification Fees Certification Activities Marketing Goals and Methods Revenue and Expense Breakdown And Much More! White Papers and Research Reports Each year, ICE produces a series of white papers and R&D reports authored by industry experts pertaining to hot topics such as exam security, business of certification, value of certification, and more. ICE s most popular R&D products include: Assessing Non-cogitative Competence Continuing Competence Innovative Items Standard Settings Validation Strategies Resource Library (Coming Soon!) ICE members offer a wealth of experience and knowledge while ICE provides the collective voice needed to establish and enhance the value of credentialing programs. ICE is proud to provide the Online Resource Library. This online library will serve as a one-stop source for credentialing research, industry best practices, as well as submissions from the ICE community. Content is organized by: Administration and Scoring of Certification Assessments Assessment Concepts and Statistics Continuing Competency Emerging Trends for the Future of Certification Governance and Operations of Certification Programs Request for Proposal (RFP) Library The Request for Proposal (RFP) Library is an exclusive member benefit to help credentialing organizations distribute their request for proposals for services and products among ICE s Industry Partners. Advancing Advocacy for the Credentialing Industry ICE is working on your behalf to inform state and national government officials about the credentialing industry and our value. With the support of the Pillsbury Law Firm, ICE in conjunction with the American Society of Association Executives, recently helped to create the Professional Certificate Coalition (PCC), which is a combined effort of many organizations monitoring and advocating against state-level initiatives that might limit the use of certifications in the marketplace.

7 ENHANCE YOUR PROGRAM through Accreditation ICE supports the development of your program and places you on the right path towards strengthening your program. Accreditation enhances your program s credibility, competitiveness, and legitimacy by providing impartial, third-party oversight of a conformity assessment system. Getting Started Through videos, pathway exploration, checklists, articles, and customer service, ICE provides guidance to assess your program s readiness for accreditation. ICE can help clarify key credentialing terms and concepts, locate where you are in the accreditation process, and find the path that is right for your program, saving you time and money. Certification Program Accreditation through NCCA Professional certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ICE offers resources and a knowledgeable staff to help you create a clear path toward earning accreditation for your certification program. Once accreditation is achieved, ICE can help you communicate, maintain, and grow your NCCA accredited program. ISO/IEC Accrediatation through IAS ICE offers accreditation to the ISO/IEC17024 standards for programs that are currently pursuing NCCA accreditation or are already NCCA-accredited, through a partnership with the International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS). This partnership achieves efficiency through shared resources, saving you time and money as you purse accreditation. Assessment-Based Certificate Accreditation Program (ACAP) ICE 1100 Standard for Assessment-Based Certificate Programs is an American National Standard for assessment-based certificate programs. The Standard specifies essential requirements for certificate programs and provides guidance to program providers, consumers, and others on what defines a high-quality program. ICE offers resources and a knowledgeable staff to help you create a clear path toward earning accreditation for your assessment-based cerificate program. Once accreditation is achieved, ICE helps you grow your accredited program.

8 2025 M Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC USA Join the only professional organization that advances credentialing. Visit the ICE website at to find the best membership option for your needs and budget.