Empowering Trust in Professional Competence – Globally
IAS (International Accreditation Service) provides internationally recognized accreditation for organizations certifying individuals based on demonstrated competence. Our program is aligned with ISO/IEC 17024:2012, the global standard for bodies operating certification of persons, and reflects best practices in personnel assessment and quality assurance.
Why ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation Matters
ISO/IEC 17024 establishes a structured and impartial framework for certifying individuals to ensure they possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform specific roles. IAS accreditation verifies that a personnel certification body (PCB) is operating in accordance with this standard, helping ensure the reliability, fairness, and credibility of the certifications issued.
Benefits of IAS Accreditation
✅ Global Recognition
IAS is a signatory to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for ISO/IEC 17024. This recognition ensures that IAS-accredited certifications are accepted internationally, supporting workforce mobility and professional credibility across borders.
✅ Market and Regulator Confidence
Accreditation signals that your certification scheme is robust, impartial, and aligned with globally accepted standards. It builds trust with employers, industry regulators, and consumers.
✅ Enhancing Certification Integrity
IAS assesses whether your certification processes are valid, reliable, and consistently applied. Accreditation safeguards the credibility of your credential, helping prevent fraud, bias, and conflict of interest.
✅ Alignment with Emerging Needs
As industries evolve, so must the certification bodies that serve them. IAS supports certification programs across a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, construction, cybersecurity, environmental services, and more.
✅ Recognized by Key Institutions
IAS accreditation is acknowledged by U.S. government agencies including the Department of Defense, as a trusted indicator of personnel competence and program quality.
Sectors such as Health & Safety, Medical & Healthcare, Aerospace, Cybersecurity & Cloud Technology, Construction & Raw Materials, Environmental Services, Energy & Utilities, Food, Feed & Agriculture, and Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies place a high level of trust in personnel certification programs accredited by IAS under ISO/IEC 17024.
Through rigorous assessment and continuous oversight, IAS helps personnel certification bodies:
When you choose IAS as your accreditation partner, you gain more than a certificate—you gain a commitment to excellence, recognition, and global trust.
The terms certificate and certification are often used interchangeably—but they represent fundamentally different concepts, particularly in the context of professional competence and recognition.
✅ Training Certificate Programs
A certificate is typically awarded upon the completion of a training or educational course. It signifies that the participant has successfully met the learning objectives of a program—such as attending classes, completing coursework, or passing an internal exam.
These programs are valuable for knowledge acquisition but do not independently verify whether an individual can perform in a real-world professional setting.
✅ Personnel Certification Programs (ISO/IEC 17024-Based)
In contrast, a personnel certification confirms that an individual has demonstrated pre-existing competence against defined criteria—through a structured, impartial, and valid assessment process.
These programs provide a reliable, third-party verification of an individual’s ability to perform a job or function safely, effectively, and in compliance with industry or regulatory requirements.
Why Personnel Certification Is More Reliable
Certification under ISO/IEC 17024 is designed to ensure validity, impartiality, consistency, and global recognition. IAS accredits certification bodies that follow this internationally accepted standard, ensuring that:
In summary:
A training certificate reflects what you’ve learned.
A personnel certification proves what you can do.
Watch the IAS video on how to get a quote for IAS accreditation. https://youtu.be/bvy7B2K_YHw
Watch the IAS video on the IAS accreditation process. https://youtu.be/iBrLbws3SEY
Watch the IAS video on how to submit an application for IAS accreditation. https://youtu.be/YsvfTJagUpc
The following IAS training sessions presented have been made available for your viewing.
Personnel Certification Bodies accredited by IAS benefit from IAS’s recognition as Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) signatory with the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC). Signatories are recognized worldwide based on the equivalency of their accreditation programs, therefore reducing costs and adding value to business and consumers.
