Test Topics
Glossary
Governing Board - A group of individuals appointed or elected with the authority over a credential, and assigned the duty of and responsibility for assuring its administration. This is also referred to as a Board of Directors or a Regulatory Board.
Governance structure - This refers to the structure established to provide oversight to and administration of various aspects of a certification entity. A typical governance structure for a professional certification program may include a governing board, as well as several technical committees assigned to perform specific functions of the certification program (for example, a disciplinary committee).