Application for NCCA Accreditation

In the certification and credentialing field, the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA)
and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), a division of NOCA, represent quality,
leadership and excellence.

NCCA's Mission
The NCCA helps to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of a variety of certification programs/organizations that assess professional competency. The NCCA uses a peer review process to:

• Establish accreditation standards;
• Evaluate compliance with the standards;
• Recognize organizations/programs which demonstrate compliance; and
• Serve as a resource on quality certification.

In conjunction with its application for NCCA accreditation, NACVA makes the following information available:

Candidate Handbook (PDF)

Summary of Certification Activities (PDF)

FAQs about the CVA/AVA Certification Exam

Information on Exam Scheduling and Fees

Ethics information
Ethics Oversight Board Policy/Procedure (PDF)

Member Practices Complaint Form (PDF)

NACVA Headquarters Contact Information