Center Network

Approved Training Centers

WOC programmes are delivered exclusively through Approved Training Centers — institutions that have met WOC's standards and operate under a binding agreement.

An Approved Training Center (ATC) is a governed delivery body operating under WOC standards. ATCs deliver the programme; WOC owns the certification framework, controls assessment quality, and issues every certificate. The relationship is formal, documented, and subject to audit. The ATC that trains never certifies — that authority rests with WOC alone.

Boundaries

What ATCs can and cannot do

The ATC Agreement defines clear operational boundaries. These are binding conditions of center approval — not suggestions.

Approved Training Centers CAN

Deliver WOC-approved programmes to enrolled candidates
Register candidates through the WOC system
Submit assessment results to WOC
Issue training completion documentation to candidates
Promote their WOC Approved Training Center status

Approved Training Centers CANNOT

Issue WOC certificates — WOC issues all certificates directly
Modify assessment criteria or competency standards
Approve their own candidates for certification
Use the WOC mark without authorization
Claim accreditation beyond their approved ATC status
Governance

Responsibilities: ATC vs WOC

The division of responsibilities between Approved Training Centers and WOC is defined in the ATC Agreement and maintained throughout the relationship.

Approved Training Center

Center responsibilities

  • Deliver the WOC-approved programme to enrolled candidates
  • Register candidates with WOC prior to programme commencement
  • Conduct assessments using WOC-designed instruments and standards
  • Maintain accurate assessment records and candidate portfolios
  • Facilitate External Verifier visits and provide access to all evidence
  • Participate in WOC quality audits and implement improvement actions
  • Report malpractice or safeguarding concerns to WOC promptly

World of Certifications

WOC responsibilities

  • Provide programme framework and competency standards
  • Provide standardized assessment tools and rubrics
  • Appoint and manage External Verifiers independently of centers
  • Issue all certificates directly — never via the center
  • Maintain the public certificate verification registry
  • Conduct scheduled and unannounced compliance audits
  • Investigate malpractice and manage certification decisions
Live Registry

Currently Approved Centers

Every Approved Training Center is listed here directly from the WOC registry. Verify an ATC's status any time via Verify Certificate.

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Approval Process

Seven steps to center approval

Center approval is a structured process. Each step must be satisfactorily completed before the next begins.

01

Submit ATC Application (FORM-001)

The applicant submits the formal ATC Application Form (WOC-FORM-001) including organisational details, proposed programmes, and key personnel. WOC acknowledges receipt within 5 working days.

02

Document Review by WOC

WOC reviews submitted documentation against the ATC Standards Framework. This includes staff qualifications, facility specifications, and existing quality management practices. Applicants may be asked to provide additional evidence.

03

Facility and Resource Assessment

WOC assesses whether the centre's physical facilities, equipment, and resources meet the requirements for the programmes applied for. Kitchen facilities, storage, classroom space, and practical areas are reviewed.

04

Trainer and Assessor Verification

Staff credentials are checked and approved by WOC. Trainers and assessors must hold relevant occupational qualifications and assessor competence appropriate to the programmes being delivered.

05

Certification Decision

WOC issues a formal approval decision based on all evidence gathered. Applicants are informed of the outcome and any conditions that must be met prior to final approval.

06

ATC Agreement Signed

On approval, the ATC Agreement is signed by both parties. The agreement governs all aspects of the delivery relationship and defines obligations, audit rights, and termination conditions.

07

System Access and ATC ID Assigned

The center receives its unique ATC ID (WOC-ATC-[CC]-[NNNN]) and is granted access to the WOC system. The ATC is listed in the WOC center register and authorized to begin delivering approved programmes.

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Approval Steps
From application to system access and ATC ID
Annual
Center Audit
Every ATC audited against WOC standards
Binding
ATC Agreement
Formal agreement governing all aspects of delivery
WOC
Certifies Only
Certificates issued by WOC — never by the center
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Review the requirements and submit an application. WOC pilot operations are active in Bangladesh and Nepal.

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