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Duration: 1 month,

Fees: 141 US$

Course duration is the Learning Management System (LMS) access available to the student. However, the student can complete the course early or whenever within 30 days.

Eligibility Criteria

Knowledge in a technical field of measurement where Reference Materials are used or needed.

Course Material

  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Reference material
  • Articles
  • Case Studies
  • Case Reference Material
  • Management System Documentation Templates
  • Videos

Assessment Method

N/A

Career Prospects

  • RMP Quality Assurance / Control Team Member

Foundation Course - ISO 17034 Reference Material Producers


Foundation Course - ISO 17034

ISO 17034:2016 specifies general requirements for the consistent operation of reference material producers and sets out the requirements in accordance with which reference materials are produced. It covers the production of all reference materials, including certified reference materials. This course provides a comprehensive look at the requirements of ISO 17034, the associated definitions of terms in ISO Guide 30, the requirements for statistical methods in ISO Guide 35, and the requirements for descriptive information in ISO Guide 31. The need for characterization, homogeneity, stability and uncertainty for all types of Reference Materials is discussed, along with requirements for the content of accompanying documents, such as certificates and product sheets.

Key Outcomes

  • Gain an understanding of the ISO 17034 framework
  • Acknowledge the requirements for establishing conformity to ISO 17034
  • Assist the RMP to attain compliance with ISO 17034
  • Contribute towards achieving metrological traceability
  • Appreciate how an ISO 17034 compliant RMP will elevate its standing among stakeholders and attract international recognition

Course Chapters

  • Chapter 1 Introduction to Course
  • Chapter 2 Introduction to standard
  • Chapter 3 Terms and definition
  • Chapter 4 Requirements of Standard Part - I
  • Chapter 5 Requirements of Standard Part - II
  • Chapter 6 Requirements of Standard Part – III
  • Chapter 7 Metrological Traceability


What is the course attendance criteria?

  • A minimum attendance of 16 hrs on Learning Management System (LMS) activity for the duration of course is required.
  • However, we encourage students to log in maximum number of hrs within a given course duration to take maximum benefit of learning material.

What is the certification policy?

  • Student who qualify for certificate of successful completion may be awarded a Certificate.
  • Certification of successful completion are endorsed with the Credentials Global logo and ACCAB’s “Responsible Education Provider”™ Logo

What is complaints and appeals policy?

  • Student May raise any complaint in writing or orally, both during the course and afterward.
  • Contact information: Info@credentialsglobal.com

Do I receive Professional Development Units (PDUs) for the course?

  • Yes, 8 PDUs

Is this course accredited?

The Credentials Global education provider accredited with the Accreditation Commission of Conformity Assessment Bodies (ACCAB) www.accab.org

ACCAB’s "Responsible Education Provider"™ Accreditation is a voluntary quality assurance scheme for independent private sector Further Education & Training Institutions including Independent Higher Education Providers, Distance Learning Institutions, Professional Short Course Providers and Specialty Tutorial Schools & Colleges.

The objectives of ACCAB’s “Responsible Education Provider”™ Accreditation Scheme are:

  • FETIs have appropriate management systems in place and control over their processes;
  • Personnel that are employed by FETIs have required competencies to perform their duties;
  • FETIs follow rigorous and consistent processes to educate, train and evaluate students;
  • To enable FETIs to state publicly that they have voluntary accepted ACCAB’s “Responsible Education Provider”™ Accreditation Scheme for maintenance and continual improvement of their services delivery