CERTIFICATION POLICY

Accredion Qualis – Certification Policy

1. Purpose

This Certification Policy defines the framework governing the design, delivery, evaluation, issuance, maintenance, and withdrawal of certifications offered by Accredion Qualis, a certification and training division of ScudoCyber Solutions Private Limited.

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2. Scope

This policy applies to:

• All certification programs (e.g., DPDP Practitioner, ISO-based certifications, AI certifications)
• All candidates enrolled in Accredion Qualis programs
• All certification lifecycle stages (application → examination → certification → renewal/revocation)

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3. Certification Framework

Accredion Qualis certifications are based on:

• Industry standards (ISO, NIST, DPDP Act, GDPR, etc.)
• Internal frameworks (BN-EDAF, UECRPF, etc.)
• Defined competency and skill-based assessment criteria

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4. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must:

• Meet predefined qualification/experience requirements
• Complete training (if applicable)
• Successfully pass examination/assessment

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5. Examination & Evaluation

• Assessments may include MCQs, case studies, practical evaluations, or interviews
• Minimum passing criteria shall be defined per certification
• Examination integrity controls (proctoring, access control, audit logs) shall be maintained

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6. Certification Issuance

Upon successful completion:

• A digital certificate and verifiable badge shall be issued
• Each certification shall have:
  • Unique Credential ID
  • Issue Date
  • Validity Period (if applicable)
  • Verification URL

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7. Certification Validity & Renewal

• Certifications may have defined validity periods
• Renewal may require:
  • Re-examination
  • Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
  • Revalidation assessment

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8. Candidate Responsibilities

Certified individuals shall:

• Maintain integrity and professional conduct
• Not misuse certification or badge
• Provide accurate information

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9. Certification Suspension / Revocation

Accredion Qualis reserves the right to:

• Suspend or revoke certifications in case of:
  • Misconduct
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Misrepresentation
  • Violation of policies

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10. Confidentiality

All candidate information and assessment data shall be handled as per applicable data protection laws and internal privacy policies.

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11. Governance

This policy is approved and governed by:
ScudoCyber Solutions Private Limited (Accredion Qualis Division)