Professional Development

Congratulations! If you are seeking to expand your professional skill set and knowledge of standardization and find yourself on this page, you’ve found the right place. 

Excelling in the field of standardization involves learning all you can about standards development, conformity assessment, quality infrastructure, business management., conflict management, active listening, negotiation, organization and multi-tasking and much more! A standards professional, whether you are a contributor or a facilitator, is a critically important role and to be truly excellent at it involves gaining a wealth of professional knowledge and experience.  

There are many great career opportunities in the areas of standards development and conformity assessment and setting a strong foundation of education and practice will help you to stand apart from your peers and gain the notice of a future employer or current manager.

Follow along with Women in Standards as we bring you new insights, helpful guides, and educational opportunities to help you grow in your career.

In addition to the education and other resources Women in Standards offers to its members, there are many resources available to you through SDOs (standards developing organizations), educational institutions, international associations, and more. See below, for a list of helpful links.

• Certification for Standards Professionals
• Instructor led, virtual, web-based, and e-learning courses
• External Resource Lin