Credentials Mapping
Credential Development
- Design and analyze results of a job analysis or role delineation to define knowledge and/or skill.
- Identify performance domains and tasks associated with the identified profession.
- Establish examination specifications based on job analysis or role delineation.
- Select appropriate examination item format to meet measurement goals.
- Facilitate examination development based on examination specifications and item writing principles.
- Facilitate passing standard (“cut score”) studies, such that the cut score is consistent with the purpose of the credential and the established standard of competence for the profession.
- Advise on examination administration policies and procedures that are appropriate, standardized and secure.
- Analyze examination results using appropriate statistical methods.
- Establish scoring and reporting procedures, and ensure the security and confidentiality of such scores and reports.
- Ensure that the reported scores are sufficiently reliable for the intended purpose of the examination.



