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  3. Level 2: Core Certificates

Level 2: Core Certificates

  • What is the value of a certificate?
  • What is a Core Certificate?
  • Who decides what competencies are stacked into a certificate?
  • Are there requisites or barriers for earning a Core Certificate?
  • Do I need to take a separate assessment in order to attain the Core Certificate?
  • If I have previously taken a NIGP course which has a corresponding competency in pathways, will I need to retake the course?
  • How do I receive the Core Certificate?
  • What does it cost to receive the Core Certificate?
  • Can I get a printed copy of the Core Certificate?
  • Do competency badges disappear when I earn a core certificate?
  • Do Core Certificates expire?
  • Are the core certificates a building block for specializations?
  • Can I stack my own competency badges into a Core Certificate?
  • Can a public agency independently stack competency badges into a Core Certificate?
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