American BoardAmerican BoardProfessional Certifications Suite
Governance & impartiality

Certification decisions are separated from training and sales

Each scheme carries an independent governance structure for examinations, appeals, impartiality and certification decisions.

ADAM Professional Certification in AI Governance & Management

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Committee structures are reviewed before public publication.

Professional Credential in Good Manufacturing Practices for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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GMP Scientific Council

Reviews the credential scope, competences, scientific content, examination guide, and learning outcomes, and updates them when relevant pharmaceutical GMP requirements change.

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Certification Decision Committee

Makes award, denial, suspension, or withdrawal decisions after confirming eligibility, assessment completion, impartiality declarations, and required review.

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Appeals and Complaints Committee

Independently reviews appeals and complaints separately from the original assessment and certification decision, issuing documented recommendations or decisions within published timelines.

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Examination and Assessment Committee

Develops the examination blueprint, reviews the item bank and case studies, defines assessment criteria, and reviews result quality without making certification decisions.

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Impartiality and Conflict of Interest Panel

Oversees separation of training, assessment, and certification decisions; reviews conflict-of-interest declarations; and determines mitigation or exclusion actions where needed.