On 29 March 2012 05:51, Kevin Grignon <[email protected]> wrote:
> Given the risk in a formal certification program, Why would there be risk - well any more risk than doing anything else? Not for profit is easy. Do it through ASDAN, (for example) a registered charity in the UK and regulated by the national government. we could look to support contributors intrinsic motivation by reducing > barriers to entry and supporting a positive on-boarding experience. > Sure, use eg http://www.codecademy.com/<http://www.codecademy.com/#!/exercises/0> for the content and course support and then get ASDAN to certify skills from complete beginner level through to professional. There are some constraints in terms of independent verification that the work is that of the person claiming the certificate but all of this is just normal business for a professional Awarding Organisation. -- Ian Ofqual Accredited IT Qualifications (The Schools ITQ) www.theINGOTs.org +44 (0)1827 305940 The Learning Machine Limited, Reg Office, 36 Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AQ. Reg No: 05560797, Registered in England and Wales.
