The Oklahoma-based news outlet, oklahoman.com, has published a detailed guide titled "Third-Party Student Certification in 2026: A Full Guide for Higher Education & Training Providers." The article highlights the importance of verified certifications alongside academic degrees. Ismael [1] emphasizes that while academic degrees provide foundational critical thinking skills, verified certifications demonstrate immediate practical application.
Meanwhile, menafn.com reported on Certiprof®'s launch of a new professional certification in risk management based on ISO 31000:2018. The news outlet notes that Certiprof ® is a certification body established in 2015 and recently announced the introduction of the I31000RMTM Professional Certification.
Both sources agree that third-party certifications are valuable for validating skills, but they differ in their specific focus areas: one emphasizes academic degrees versus practical application, while the other highlights risk management based on ISO standards. [2] does not provide a direct comparison or contrast with the oklahoman.com article, focusing instead on Certiprof®'s new certification.