A certifying agency is an organization that verifies and confirms that something or someone meets specific standards or qualifications. Full definition
The National Commission for Certifying Agencies also accredits the exam. (work.chron.com)
The National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) is developed, maintained and administered according to accepted psychometric standards for a high - stakes, public protection examination, including those recommended by the Council on Licensing, Enforcement And Regulation (CLEAR), The American Education Research Association (AERA), The National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA), and others. (homeinspectionexam.org)
Cairns Dive Centre is one of the most respected dive companies in Australia and one of the largest five star certifying agencies in the World... (wikiaustralia.com)