With the utilization of live remote proctoring (LRP) increasing, I.C.E. and the NCCA have been committed to providing guidance to the industry for its implementation. In an ongoing effort to share best practices, I.C.E. is embarking on a study to gather insights regarding communication strategies. Learn more about this upcoming research in an overview from the Research and Development Committee.

Based on a recent review of applications that were deferred or denied by the Assessment-Based Certificate Accreditation Council (ACAC), it appears there are common misunderstandings regarding what is expected for I.C.E. 1100 accreditation. With this in mind, members of the ACAC wrote a white paper to provide prospective applicants with a means to identify and resolve potential challenges.

With 2022 underway, I.C.E. Executive Director Denise Roosendaal, CAE, looks at the year ahead and shares insights into new and continuing priorities I.C.E. is focusing on to continue creating value for its members.

From a new credentialing professional certification to renewal requirements and eligibility laws, these were the top read articles in 2021.

Compared to a job analysis, which mainly focuses on developing specifications for an examination, a competency-based program provides a purpose for a credential and describes the level of performance expected. In episode two of Credentialing Insights: An I.C.E. Podcast, Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE (Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board), and John Wickett, PhD (Wickett Measurement Services), take a deep dive into...

Todd Galati, MA, is the senior director of standards and practice advancement at the American Council on Exercise and was honored with the 2020 I.C.E. Credentialing Industry Leadership Award. Get to know Todd, including how he got into the credentialing field, how I.C.E. has impacted his career and his advice for future leaders in the industry.

Janice Moore has been in the credentialing industry for 23 years and has served on multiple I.C.E. committees, councils and taskforces. In this member spotlight, get to know Janice, including her go-to I.C.E. resource, advice for those new to the credentialing industry and more.

Brett Foley, PhD, is the director of professional credentialing and a senior psychometrician at Alpine Testing Solutions, and serves as chair of the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects. Learn about his start in credentialing, what it’s like to serve as a public member of a board, key takeaways from his webinar on the accuracy of licensure decisions and more.

While virtual meetings have their own benefits, in-person meetings help to build rapport and engagement, and provide secure environments for exam development activities. As COVID-19 continues to impact the way in which we are able to gather, check out these tips and considerations for hosting your next in-person meeting or event.

Tracy Lofty, MSA, CAE, has been an I.C.E. member for nearly 15 years and currently serves as the chair of I.C.E.’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force. Get to know Tracy, including what has been the most impactful moment she has experienced as a member of the credentialing industry and the advice she has for new professionals to the field, in this member spotlight.