
The development of certification programs and standards has become increasingly important with the ever-increasing scrutiny of regulatory agencies. Partners has specialists on staff that work exclusively in certification, standard setting and the administration of top-notch certification programs.
Whether it is managing an existing program, or designing a new one, Partners brings considerable experience to the management of credible and meaningful programs to determine proficiency in meeting industry standards evaluate members’ achievements.

A National Certification Organization had Experienced decline in its candidate testing - We recommended out-of-the-box thinking that provided new testing methods, leading to a doubling of the test candidates in 12 months. Working with the strength of the revitalized testing program, we advocated and worked with this association partner to introduce new programs and certifications that complimented the core certification


The Hot Dog Secret: 5 Unconventional Ways to Build Insane Customer Loyalty John Ricco, MPA, CAE A colleague recently recommended Will Guidara’s book “Unreasonable Hospitality”

Creative Meeting Locations: A Little Detective Work Saves the Budget Christina Neuhauser, SHRM-SCP Searching for a creative location for a small one- to two-day meeting