Standards Compliance and Certification Programs

Demonstrating Standards Compliance

IWA compliance programs provide objective verification that organizations, technology vendors, and service providers meet established webcasting standards. Compliance certification demonstrates commitment to quality and provides assurance to clients, partners, and audiences that webcasting operations meet professional benchmarks.

Organizational Compliance

Webcasting Operations Certification

Organizations deploying webcasting can achieve certification that their operations meet IWA standards including streaming quality, accessibility compliance, and reliability requirements. Certification involves documentation review, sample production evaluation, and periodic reassessment.

Benefits of Organizational Certification

Certified organizations can reference IWA compliance in RFP responses and client communications. Certification demonstrates commitment to quality that differentiates from competitors. Internal teams benefit from clear standards that guide operational decisions.

Vendor Certification

Technology Platform Certification

Webcasting platform vendors can achieve certification that their products support IWA standards compliance. Certification evaluates encoding capabilities, protocol support, accessibility features, and quality monitoring tools. Certified platforms are listed in the IWA vendor directory with certification status.

Service Provider Certification

Webcasting service providers including production companies and managed service providers can achieve certification demonstrating their operational capabilities. Service provider certification evaluates personnel qualifications, equipment standards, and quality management processes.

Compliance Assessment Process

Self-Assessment

Organizations can begin with self-assessment against IWA standards using member-access evaluation tools. Self-assessment identifies gaps that need addressing before formal certification and provides roadmap for compliance improvements.

Formal Certification

Formal certification involves application, documentation submission, and evaluation by IWA-authorized assessors. Successful organizations receive certification valid for two years. Annual self-attestation confirms continued compliance between formal re-certifications.

Individual Professional Certification

Individual professionals can demonstrate personal competency through IWA certification programs. Professional certification validates knowledge and skills rather than organizational compliance. Organizations often specify IWA-certified professionals in position requirements.

Getting Started

IWA members can access compliance self-assessment tools and certification program details through the member portal. Contact our standards team to discuss certification options for your organization or products.