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As a PCC member, BICSI is teaming with more than 105 other leading organizations to serve as the voice of the certification community with respect to state-level legislative or regulatory actions that would affect the value of certifications, including the BICSI RCDD ® , DCDC ® , OSP ™ Designer, RTPM ® , and Installer/Technician ® credentials. In particular, the PCC is closely monitoring and taking action to ensure that proposed legislation does not: • Bar professionals holding certifications from using the titles "certified" or "registered;" • Eliminate existing state regulations that recognize or require private certification; and • Establish governmental certification programs to supplant or devalue existing private certification programs. The PCC is focused on stemming and counteracting further harmful legislative initiatives like these. The group's members are working together to advance the best interests of those who use or rely on profes- sional certification—such as employers, payors, and the general public—as well as of individual professionals themselves, who depend on professional certifications to stand out in a highly competitive employment market. BICSI Vice President of Credentialing Ronda Thomas, CAE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Certified Credentialing Specialist, has this to say, "BICSI is committed to its members and credential holders and assuring the investment you've made into your credentials continues to have strong value in the industry. Being a PCC member and advocating for you is a great asset to you and keeps you valuable in the profession. We've got your back." BICSI is proud to be recognized as an Organization Member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.). This badge of honor demonstrates BICSI's understanding of best practices in credentialing and our ability to incorporate them into our daily activities and specific roles. Earners of this badge are capable of affecting cross-department change to collectively evolve their organization's program(s). BICSI's credentialing programs include: • Registered Communications Distribution Designer ® (RCDD ® ) • Data Center Design Consultant ™ (DCDC ® ) • Registered Telecommunications Project Manager ™ (RTPM ® ) • Outside Plant ™ (OSP ™ ) Designer • BICSI Installer 1 ® (INST1 ® ) Certificate • BICSI Installer 2, Copper ® (INSTC ® ) • BICSI Installer 2, Fiber ® (INSTF ® ) • BICSI Technician ® (TECH ™ ) BICSI is excited to announce its membership in the newly formed Professional Certification Coalition. Organized by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence and the American Society of Association Executives, this important coalition aims to advance the best interests of all who rely on professional certifications to demonstrate proven credentials in a given field or profession. BICSI JOINS THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION COALITION Defending the Value of Professional Certifications Visit bicsi.org/credentialing to find out more. CREDENTIALING Page 21