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ASTM E2659
ASTM E2659 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs


Behind the Scenes: What’s New in ASTM E2659-24, Part 3
2024 update on the revised ASTM E2659 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs.
Mickie Rops
3 days ago5 min read


Behind the Scenes: What’s New in ASTM E2659-24, Part 2
Summary of the updates to ASTM E2659 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs 2024 revision.
Mickie Rops
3 days ago3 min read


Behind the Scenes: What’s New in ASTM E2659-24, Part 1
Summary of key changes in ASTM E2659 2024 revision. Part 1.
Mickie Rops
3 days ago3 min read
Appeals vs Complaints
Both the ISO 17024 and the ASTM E2659 standards require processes to handle appeals and complaints. But distinguishing between appeals...
Mickie Rops
Jun 141 min read
Can certificate issuers grant designations per ASTM E2659?
The short answer: Yes, But a longer answer provides importanct context. As background, I have served as the convener and technical lead...
Mickie Rops
Jun 143 min read
Can a certificate be required by a third party per ASTM E2659?
I received a question about the ASTM E2659 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs and thought others might benefit from hearing the...
Mickie Rops
Jun 141 min read
Certification vs Certificate Program
Certification and certificate programs are both voluntary credentials issued to individuals, but despite their similarities,...
Mickie Rops
Jun 142 min read


New version of ASTM E2659 available
ANSI/ASTM E2659-24 , Standard Practice for Certificate Programs , provides guidance to certificate issuers on developing and...
Mickie Rops
Jun 112 min read
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