When Accreditation and Certification Combine

Accreditation and certification are two different terms. The former refers to the recognition of the institution’s competence in carrying out specific tasks, while the latter assures that the product or service is made according to existing standards. Many in multiple industries often interchange them to the point of confusion.

However, they’re still related to each other. Enter “accredited certification.”

This uncanny fusion means the institution is competent enough to carry out tasks that assure a product or service’s conformity to existing standards. Although accreditation isn’t a requirement, most institutions seek it to gain considerable reputation in the highly-competitive global market. It’s safe to say that accreditation is required in order to do business with multinational companies.

There’s also a term called “certified accreditation,” meaning the process of recognizing a person or institution’s competence in specific tasks conforms to existing standards. Certification isn’t required but highly recommended. The two definitions vary slightly, which may explain the common confusion in using these terms interchangeably.

Both accreditation and certification can be accomplished without significant delays. Back then, quality assessment and control didn’t have the convenience of global standards and accreditation or certification processes. Now, with an internet-ready PC and relative skills, accreditation can be done faster and more accurately.