Credentialing and certification are processes that can help the field of evaluation establish a clearer identity as a profession. They will help AEA further establish its presence as the premier organization in evaluation. Altschuld (this issue) proposes a sensible approach, focusing first on credentialing. I argue that we should proceed now.
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