Many scientific and engineering professional associations and societies develop programs to identify and ensure competence of individual members. They provide for awarding certificates, accreditations or licensing to members who meet recognized standards of competence. In addition, they encourage their “certified”, “accredited’’, and ‘‘licensed” members to stay abreast of the changes in their professional field and to demonstrate their level of competence through periodic re-examination or continued professional education and experience. This represents a commitment to the maintenance of high standards. 

The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, through its Continuing Education Department has organized a Validation Academia and its corresponding Certification Program to provide validation personnel with a mean to document specific areas of expertise, encourage continuing education, and foster professional development. Certification as a Validation Professional is valuable to everyone in the industry; it recognizes individuals for their ability and commitment to keeping current in the rapidly changing validation environment. Those who meet the requirements Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico will issue Certifications as Validation Specialist or Certifications as Validation Professional. This site provides all necessary information to learn more about the Validation Academia and its corresponding Certification Program including the Body of Knowledge, Course Schedule, Faculty, Certification and Re- Certification Requirements, Costs, Exams Schedule, Contact Information and Registration Forms.