Training: The Path to Certification
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/2001/PDFs/STC48-000047.PDF

DuBay, William H.
STC Proceedings
2001

Abstract:

We can avoid much of the controversy surrounding certification when we consider it as part of a qualification process. Certification has two primary results. It provides candidates with the most effective way to achieve the required skills. It also provides us with a way to define the skills and skill levels that make us a profession. The Appraisal Institute and the American Medical Writers Association are examples of groups that offer training as part of their certification process. We can promote certification and standards within the Society and in cooperation with academic programs and industry.