Why credentials are important

Workforce development

• Raise the standard of practice and the level of professionalism of credentialed practitioners.
• Strengthen the reputation and public perception of the credentialed profession.
• Give workers mobility through portable, globally recognized credentials.

Consumer protection

• Give consumers and other stakeholders independent assurance that the people who hold your credential have the knowledge, skill or ability to practice competently.
• Encourage practitioner accountability and good business practice through a code of ethics and professionalism.

Revenue generation

• Open new, sustainable streams of revenue that do not depend on dues or taxes.
• Increase net income through credentialing, which tends to keep growing through market fluctuations.