Managing product compliance and certifications

Managing product compliance and certifications involves ensuring that a product meets legal and regulatory requirements and industry standards. This capability includes identifying applicable laws and regulations, establishing product compliance requirements, obtaining necessary certifications, and maintaining compliance throughout the product lifecycle. It also involves working closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, quality assurance, and legal, to ensure that the product meets all applicable standards and requirements.

Beginner competence definition

At the beginner level, managing product compliance and certifications involves understanding the basic principles of product compliance and the company’s policies and programs related to managing compliance and certifications. Beginner-level professionals are able to participate in managing compliance and certifications, communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, and follow established protocols and procedures related to product compliance.

Intermediate competence definition

At the intermediate level, managing product compliance and certifications involves a deeper understanding of product compliance and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to identify applicable laws and regulations, establish compliance requirements, and obtain necessary certifications. Intermediate-level professionals are also able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, and train and coach others on compliance and certification strategies and policies.

Advanced competence definition

At the advanced level, managing product compliance and certifications involves a comprehensive understanding of product compliance and its application in complex, global organizations. Advanced-level professionals are able to design and implement compliance and certification programs that comply with legal and regulatory requirements, promote product quality and safety, and align with the company’s overall business goals and values. They can also use advanced techniques such as risk assessment, audit, and continuous monitoring to manage compliance and certifications, and use those insights to inform business decisions and strategies. In our experience, advanced-level professionals also have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve compliance and certification goals and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.