Operating principles
The value of a credential depends on more than a logo. The programme must define what is assessed, who may decide, how conflicts are controlled and what the public record means.
- Published requirementsEach programme states its purpose, scope, prerequisites, required evidence, assessment method, decision criteria, validity and renewal conditions.
- Separation of rolesTraining delivery does not by itself determine the candidate's professional certification result.
- Competence-based decisionThe decision is based on evidence evaluated against the applicable programme requirements.
- ImpartialityConflicts of interest are identified and managed across training, assessment, review and decision activities.
- Version controlProgramme changes are controlled so the applicable requirements and any transition obligations remain identifiable.
- Public verificationAn issued credential is linked to a record showing the holder, programme scope, status and validity where the register supports those fields.
- Complaints and appealsDefined routes are available to challenge process, conduct or a certification decision.
Public documents
The current document set remains available while the consolidated international governance framework is being completed.
ERCA is a private professional credential system.
The site does not present ERCA as a national accreditation body and does not claim that every credential provides statutory authority or automatic acceptance in every context.