About EAPC
Setting Global Standards in Professional Excellence
We are the authoritative body for rigorous, internationally recognized certification, ensuring competence and integrity across all professional disciplines.
Our Mission
To define and enforce the highest standards of professional competence globally. The European Academy of Professional Certifications (EAPC) is committed to providing rigorous, impartial, and robust accreditation processes that validate expertise and foster trust in professional services worldwide.
We believe that standardized certification is the bedrock of economic stability and professional mobility, empowering individuals to prove their worth on an international stage.
History & Foundation
1998 — Foundation
Established in Tallinn, Estonia to unify diverse European certification standards.
2012 — ISO Integration
Full adoption and compliance with the newly revised ISO/IEC 17024 standards.
Present — Global Reach
Over 500,000 professionals certified across 40+ countries.
Compliance
ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Compliant
EAPC operates in strict accordance with ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the international standard for bodies operating certification of persons. This compliance ensures that our certification processes are fair, valid, and reliable.
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Impartiality
Objective assessment free from conflicts of interest.
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Competence
Examinations based on rigorous, validated schemes.
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Security
Strict confidentiality and secure examination environments.
✓ Internal operations modeled after ISO 9001:2015
✓ Candidate data integrity maintained through security controls aligned with ISO/IEC 27001
✓ Designed in accordance with ISO 21001:2018 for educational management excellence.
Governance & Leadership
Overseen by an independent board of industry experts, ensuring strict adherence to international standards.
Dr. Elena Rostova
President of the Board
Former director of European Standards Commission, bringing 30 years of regulatory expertise.
Marcus Thorne
Head of Compliance
Lead auditor for ISO 17024 implementations globally, ensuring impartial assessments.
Prof. Aida Al-Fayed
Director of Examinations
Academic leader specializing in psychometric testing and competency framework design.
Ready to Achieve the Gold Standard?
Discover our accreditation tracks or contact our governance team for institutional inquiries.