Polaris Micro LLC
The scheme owner and issuer retains responsibility for examination operations, individual certification decisions, credential status and implementation of approved scheme requirements.
Governance framework in development
Certification Trust
Governance, Impartiality & Policies
The essential controls, responsibilities and public documents supporting fair and defensible professional certification.
Governance Model
Clear authority and controlled decisions.
Polaris Micro LLC owns and maintains the certification schemes and retains legal and operational responsibility for certification decisions delivered through Polaris Micro Institute. The governance model being developed separates scheme ownership, Certification Council approval and Scheme Committee recommendations.
Certification Council
Under the proposed governance model, the Council reviews and formally approves scheme requirements, the Body of Knowledge, examination blueprint, maintenance requirements and material scheme changes before implementation.
Scheme Committee
The Committee develops and reviews technical scheme content and recommends requirements and changes to the Certification Council. Recommendations do not constitute formal approval or an individual certification decision.
AIGRAP governance remains in development. These proposed responsibilities remain subject to formal adoption; this description does not claim that Council approval or Committee review has already occurred.
Impartiality
Training does not control certification.
Commercial, training and partner relationships must not compromise examination outcomes or certification decisions.
Role separation
Training delivery and certification authority have distinct responsibilities.
Conflict controls
Actual and potential conflicts of interest are identified and managed.
Fair treatment
Requirements are applied consistently without improper influence.
Independent decisions
ATPs and instructors do not award or withdraw Polaris credentials.
Certification Integrity
Controls across the credential lifecycle.
The framework is being developed to support secure assessment, reliable records and responsible credential use. Certification schemes will be periodically reviewed for technical relevance and governance quality.
- Candidate identity and eligibility checks
- Controlled examination development
- Secure delivery and proctoring
- Documented certification decisions
- Credential status and verification
- Confidentiality and records protection
- Continuing competence and renewal
- Misuse investigation and corrective action
Policies & Documents
A single public policy hub.
Controlled documents will be published as they receive final scheme approval. Draft or future documents are not presented as operational requirements.
Candidate Handbook
Eligibility, application, assessment, results, certification and renewal requirements.
COMING SOONCode of Ethics & Conduct
Professional behavior, integrity and responsible use of certification designations.
COMING SOONExamination Rules
Security, candidate conduct, identity, permitted materials and misconduct controls.
COMING SOONCertification Status
Award, maintenance, suspension, withdrawal and renewal requirements.
COMING SOONComplaints & Appeals
Fair review routes for service concerns and eligible certification decisions.
COMING SOONCredential & Mark Use
Rules for certificates, digital credentials, designations and certification claims.
COMING SOONCandidate Rights
Complaints and appeals remain separate.
Formal certification matters will use dedicated controlled routes, separate from commercial or training enquiries. These submission channels will be activated with the approved procedures.
Service or conduct concerns
A formal route for concerns about certification activities, services, processes or relevant conduct.
Eligible certification decisions
A formal route for requesting review of an eligible decision under the approved appeals procedure.
Pre launch status: Dedicated complaint and appeal submission channels are coming soon. Submitting a complaint or appeal will not result in discriminatory action.
Certification Trust
Clear requirements. Fair decisions. Verifiable credentials.
Explore the certification process or review the credential verification approach.