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ISO/IEC 17024:2026
ISO/IEC 17024:2026 – Personnel Certification Bodies
ISO/IEC 17024:2026 contains the requirements for bodies operating certification of persons. Accreditation demonstrates that a certification body operates impartially and competently, applying consistent and fair certification schemes so that certified individuals meet defined requirements, giving employers, regulators, and the public confidence in the certifications issued.
Who It Applies To
Bodies that certify the competence of individuals against defined requirements and need independent recognition of the impartiality and rigor of their certification processes.
- Personnel certification bodies
- Professional certification organizations
- Bodies certifying competence for regulated or safety-critical roles
- Industry and sector-specific certification schemes for individuals
Typical Scope / Activities
- Development and operation of certification schemes
- Evaluation of applicants against defined requirements
- Design and delivery of examinations
- Certification decisions
- Surveillance and maintenance of certification
- Recertification of certified persons
Assessment Steps
- 1Review of governance, structure, and management system
- 2Evaluation of impartiality safeguards and management of conflicts of interest
- 3Assessment of personnel competence and training
- 4Review of certification schemes and their validity
- 5Evaluation of application and examination processes
- 6Review of certification decision processes and independence
- 7Assessment of records, confidentiality, and information security
- 8Evaluation of surveillance and recertification processes
Expected Outcomes & Deliverables
- Accreditation for the defined scope of personnel certification
- Impartial, consistent, and defensible certification processes
- Increased confidence in the certification schemes offered
- Formal recognition of the approved personnel certification activities
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