The organisation and administration of certification schemes
- Cynthia Giambruno
- Hilary Maxwell-Hyslop
- Roelof van Deemter
- Han von den Hoff
- Giambruno, Cynthia (coord.)
Publisher: Servicio de Publicaciones ; Universidad de Alicante / Universitat d'Alacant
ISBN: 978-84-9717-308-7
Year of publication: 2014
Pages: 141-148
Type: Book chapter
Abstract
This chapter looks at the administrative aspects of implementing a certification process. It considers what is required at all stages, starting with initial test development and going through to the storage of results. Areas covered include planning and publicising a test, creating a candidate handbook, establishing rules, regulations and financial procedures, evaluating test location preparedness, covering staffing needs, reporting results to candidates and addressing security issues.