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A voluntary process by which a non-governmental body (such as ACE), grants a time-limited
recognition and use of a credential to individuals who have demonstrated that they hqve
met the criteria for required knowledge, skills, or competencies for safe and effective
practice in a specific job role. There is a renewal process.
a) professional certification
b) knowledge-based certificate
c) curriculum-based certifcate
d) certificate of completion or participation - Correct Answer-a)
Issues after an individual attends or participates in a particular learning event; no knowledge
assessed; not a credential (e.g. live workshops)
a) professional certification
b) knowledge-based certificate
c) curriculum-based certifcate
d) certificate of completion or participation - Correct Answer-d)
Recognizes a relatively narrow scope of specialized knowledge used in performing duties or
tasks...generally on one topic within a broader content area
a) professional certification
b) knowledge-based certificate
c) curriculum-based certifcate
d) certificate of completion or participation - Correct Answer-b)