Certification & Phased Participation

What Certification Means

HCAI-CAIA certification is a voluntary, evidence-based attestation that an entity or participant aligns with the HCAI-CAIA Charter and Assurance Framework for a defined scope and period.

Phased Certification Model

Phase A — Charter Alignment Certification (Available Now)

Governance and policy review
Alignment with Charter principles
Institutional readiness assessment

Outcome: Charter Alignment Certificate

Phase B — Assurance Readiness Certification (Pilot)

Process-level evidence workflows
Simulated or controlled testing
Pilot assurance validation

Outcome: Assurance Readiness Certificate

Phase C — Operational Assurance Certification (Future)

Live system evidence
Continuous verification
Full assurance certification

Outcome: Operational Assurance Certificate

What Certification Attests To

Legal compliance determinations
Regulatory approval
System safety guarantees
Political or policy correctness

Validity, Renewal, and Expiry

Certifications are time-bound
Renewal requires updated evidence
Expiry occurs automatically without renewal

There are no punitive revocations.

Fees and Transparency

Fees cover:

Review and assessment
Assurance administration
Certification issuance

Fees are transparent and unrelated to outcomes.