Many organizations use The Open Professions Program as a benchmark for quality when recruiting staff or sourcing third‑party suppliers. Increasingly, organizations are also adopting the program as the foundation for their internal professional and career development frameworks.

Accrediting your internal certification program through The Open Group allows your organization to align with globally recognized standards and operate as an Accredited Certification Program (ACP) for the Open Professions.

Why Organizations Choose Accreditation

Accrediting your internal program provides several advantages over developing and maintaining an in‑house framework:

• Reduces cost and risk by leveraging a proven, industry‑recognized program
• Applies established best practices used by leading global organizations
• Supports recruitment and retention by demonstrating commitment to professional development
• Establishes clear benchmarks for skills and capabilities aligned to open, global standards
• Ensures practitioners can both understand and apply technology effectively
• Enables structured development of individuals toward an industry‑recognized professional standard

Accreditation ensures your internal processes meet the same rigor and quality expected across The Open Professions Program.

Becoming an Accredited Certification Program (ACP)

Organizations have the opportunity to become an Accredited Certification Program (ACP) for the Open Professions. As an ACP, your organization is authorized to:

• Conduct internal evaluations
• Hold peer interviews
• Assess candidates against the Open Professions conformance requirements

This enables you to operate the certification process internally while maintaining alignment with The Open Group’s global standards.

How to Get Started

To learn more about how your organization can:

• Utilize The Open Professions Program
• Begin the accreditation process
• Prepare for an ACP assessment

please contact memberservices@opengroup.org.