AHVAP Certification Center 

Assessment-Based Certificate Programs

 

About AHVAP Certification Center's Assessment-Based Certificate Programs

The AHVAP Certification Center offers a series of Assessment-Based Certificate (ABC) Programs designed to strengthen the specialized knowledge and practical skills of healthcare value analysis professionals and industry partners.

These programs provide structured learning experiences that culminate in a formal assessment to verify mastery of defined learning outcomes. Participants who successfully complete the educational components and pass the assessment receive an AHVAP Certification Center Certificate, signifying demonstrated competency in a targeted area of practice.

The AHVAP Certification Center's Assessment-Based Certificate Programs serve as an ideal professional development option for individuals seeking focused, skill-specific education that bridges theory with practical application — often as a stepping-stone toward formal certification.

What Is an Assessment-Based Certificate Program?

An Assessment-Based Certificate Program (ABCP) is a rigorous, outcomes-oriented educational program that:

  • Includes defined learning objectives and measurable competencies aligned with current industry standards.

  • Combines structured coursework, applied learning, and a formal post-instruction assessment to confirm knowledge acquisition.

  • Awards a certificate (not a professional certification) upon successful completion.

Unlike certification, which validates ongoing professional competency through examination and recertification, an assessment-based certificate program is education-driven — designed to teach, assess, and recognize mastery of specific, job-related skills or knowledge domains.

The AHVAP Certification Center's ABC Programs are developed in accordance with the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) guidelines for assessment-based certificates and reflect the same commitment to quality, transparency, and professional advancement that governs all AHVAP Certification Center credentialing initiatives.