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Galbraith, Michael W.; Gilley, Jerry W. – 1986
This paper defines professional certification as a voluntary process regulated by a profession to measure competencies possessed by its practitioners. A hierarchy of motives for certification is illustrated, and its importance for the fields of adult education and human resource development (HRD) is emphasized. The evolution of the concept of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Certification, Credentials
Bloom, John W., Ed. – 1996
Couselor credentialing is a way to symbolize professionalism and high standards to the public. Its purpose is to identify counselors who are at least minimally qualified to provide counseling services. This special digest collection on credentialing counselors covers many aspects of legislation, methods, and special concerns about credentialing.…
Descriptors: Certification, Counselor Certification, Counselor Educators, Counselor Evaluation