Certification Bodies
GCCS operates through a network of accredited Local Certification Bodies (LCBs) authorised to conduct examinations and issue certificates.
View accredited bodies →Certificate Verification
Employers and institutions can verify the authenticity and status of any GCCS certificate using the online verification tool.
Verify a certificate →Qualifications Register
Browse the register of approved GCCS qualifications, including EQF level assignments and current availability.
View qualifications →Complaints & Appeals
GCCS operates transparent complaints and appeals procedures in accordance with its Quality Policy.
Read procedure →About the Standard
The Global Competence Certification Standard (GCCS) is an international framework for the certification of interdisciplinary competences. The standard defines system-level requirements for governance, accreditation, examination, and certification.
GCCS has been developed with reference to the principles of ISO/IEC 17024:2012 (Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons).
Public Documents
The following documents are publicly available: