Turn accreditation into verifiable trust
CHSPS-accredited organizations can communicate their status publicly, use authorized accreditation marks and direct stakeholders to an authoritative verification records — while staying within the exact approved scope.
Show the decision
Use the controlled accreditation certificate, accreditation number, approved scope and applicable standards.
Make it verifiable
Link claims to the CHSPS Verify Accreditation or verification record so a buyer can confirm current status independently.
Keep it accurate
Update public claims when scope, status or accreditation dates change and never extend a mark to an unaccredited program.
What an accredited organization receives
Certificate
A controlled award record identifying the accredited organization/program, scope, standards, number and term.
Authorized mark
Web and print accreditation mark assets governed by the Mark & Claims Policy.
Public Verification record
The authoritative public status and scope record used when any other claim differs.
Approved claim language
Scope-specific wording for websites, proposals, announcements and stakeholder communications.
Use accreditation where stakeholders make trust decisions
- Organization and program websites
- Procurement responses and RFPs
- Board and stakeholder reports
- Candidate and customer communications
- Press releases and public announcements
- Partnership and vendor due-diligence materials
Claims discipline still applies
CHSPS accreditation is evidence of conformity to the applicable CHSPS accreditation standards within the published scope. It does not automatically mean government recognition, licensure approval, certification of individual professionals or accreditation of every activity operated by the organization.
Recognition & Non-EquivalenceThe accreditation lifecycle continues after the announcement
Report
Confirm continued operations, material developments and current organization information.
Material changes
Notify CHSPS before implementation when practicable; urgent protective changes follow the applicable emergency-notification window.
Protect the mark
Keep accreditation claims aligned with the current Public Verification and authorized scope.
Renewal review
Submit a timely renewal for review against the standards current at renewal before the accreditation term expires.