Declaration no criminal record or police clearance, not older than three calendar months calculated against the application date, issued by a national judicial authority within the country of residence or location, or a set of PF.010 statements proving the good standing & reputation.

Allowed evidence

Belgium: declaration of good standing (verklaring van goede zeden) or declaration of no-criminal record (verklaring strafregister)
Germany: declaration of no-criminal record (Führungszeugnis)
Netherlands: declaration of good standing (verklaring omtrent gedrag),
- ADR Register + EMCI Register = screening profile 55 or similar
- ICR Coach Register = screening profile 45 or 55 or similar, depending on the applicable certification scope
United Kingdom: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check)
Other countries:
- Or: Police clearance certificate or declaration no-criminal record
- Or: Declaration by a national or local government authority/department
- Or: Written personal statement signed as a witness by a (sworn/official) commissioner of oaths
- Or: Five declarations, confirming the good name and reputation and at the same time a declaration of no objection to the candidate,

not issued by family, employer (s) or other interested parties, at the discretion of Global Network Group.

= form GNG.FO.PF.010 Statement good standing & reputation

This option is permitted if it is certain or likely that:

other means of prove cannot be applied
the practitioner is situated outside the EU
the practitioner is situated in a country that scores <80 on the ‘Global Transparency List - Global Corruption Perceptions Index’ published by Transparency International (https://www.transparency.org/)

PF.011 Recommendation letters

Performance indicator

Two general recommendation letters in which the author states to support the request for the certification against the associate level and that he/she knows the candidate.

Allowed evidence

Or: Form GNG.FO.PF.011 Letter of recommendation (preferred option)
Or: Equal document

Further guidelines

not issued by family, colleagues within the same legal entity, employers, or other interested parties and direct managers
however, allowed: trainers, fellow course participants in basic training or representatives of the training provider
the document must be verifiable (at least: address, telephone or email must be presented)

PF.012 Reference letters

Performance indicator

Two reference letters indicating that the writers thereof are/were clients of the practitioner. Letters should support the admission for the full certification.

Allowed evidence

Or: Form GNG.FO.PF.012 Letter of reference (preferred option)
Or: Letter issued by (former) clients,

Further guidelines

not being family, colleagues within the same legal entity, employers, or other interested parties and direct managers
the letter must be verifiable (at least: address, telephone or email must be presented)

PF.020 Proof of general prior education

Performance indicator

General prior education on EQF level or a knowledge- work- experience level comparable to the EQF standard.

Allowed evidence

Or: copy of a certificate, diploma, or similar document
Or: form PF.020.1 statement practitioner + 2x PF.020.2 supporting statement
Or: a similar document for the assessment of the Global Network Group

Further guidelines

See the specific certification scheme or audit document for the applicable EQF level

PF.021 Proof of scope relevant professional training(s)

Performance indicator

Completed scope qualifying professional training

or proof of similar knowledge- work- experience level

or proof of gained experience and competencies

Allowed evidence

Or: a copy of a certificate, diploma, or similar document
Or: evaluation and statement issued by the training provider or auditor
Or: for assessment of Global Network Group:
1. Exemption based on:
  - other certifications, recognitions, or memberships
  - prior experience and competencies
  - similar knowledge-, work- experience level

Further guidelines

See the specific certification scheme or audit document for an overview of the requirements for professional training programs
See the websites of the registers for an overview of accredited training providers and recognized training programs
PF.021 training programs qualify for certification against man- and sub scopes
A practitioner's initial PF.021 training program does not qualify for the CPD requirements
Other- and follow-on PF.021 training programs of a practitioner qualify for the CPD requirements

PF.022 Proof of scope relevant specialization training(s)

Performance indicator

Completed scope qualifying specialization training

or proof of similar knowledge- work- experience level

or proof of gained experience and competencies

Allowed evidence

Or: a copy of a certificate, diploma, or similar document
Or: evaluation and statement issued by the training provider or auditor
Or: for assessment of Global Network Group:
1. Exemption based on:
  - other certifications, recognitions, or memberships
  - prior experience and competencies
  - similar knowledge-, work- experience level

Further guidelines

See the specific certification scheme or audit document for an overview of the requirements for specialization training programs
See the websites of the registers for an overview of accredited training providers and recognized training programs
A PF.022 training program combined with a PF.021 training program qualifies for certification against main- and sub scopes
At the discretion of Global Network Group or the sub scope owner, a PF.022 training program may qualify for certification against a main- and sub scope, and a sub type.
A practitioner's initial PF.022 training program does not qualify for CPD requirements.
Other- and follow-on PF.022 training programs of a practitioner qualify for CPD requirements

PF.023 Proof of scope relevant knowledge audit(s) – theory exam(s)

Performance indicator

Completed scope qualifying knowledge audit

or proof of similar knowledge- work- experience level

or proof of gained experience and competencies

Allowed evidence

Or: a copy of a certificate, diploma, or similar document
Or: evaluation and statement issued by the exam provider or the accredited training / exam provider or the auditor
Or: for assessment of Global Network Group:
1. Exemption based on:
  - other certifications, recognitions, or memberships
  - prior experience and competencies
  - similar knowledge-, work- experience level

Further guidelines

See the specific certification scheme of audit document for an overview of the knowledge audit programs
See the websites of the registers for an overview of accredited exam- and training providers and recognized exams
A practitioner's initial PF.023 exam does not qualify for CPD requirements.
Other- and follow-on PF.023 exams of a practitioner qualify for CPD requirements

PF.024 Skills audit(s) – proficiency/practice exam(s)

Performance indicator

Completed scope qualifying skills audit

or proof of similar knowledge- work- experience level

or proof of gained experience and competencies

Allowed evidence

Or: a copy of a certificate, diploma, or similar document
Or: evaluation and statement issued by the exam provider or the accredited training / exam provider or the auditor
Or: for assessment of Global Network Group:
1. Exemption based on:
  - other certifications, recognitions, or memberships
  - prior experience and competencies
  - similar knowledge-, work- experience level

Further guidelines

See the specific certification scheme of audit document for an overview of the skills audit programs
See the websites of the registers for an overview of accredited exam- and training providers and recognized exams
A practitioner's initial PF.024 exam does not qualify for CPD requirements.
Other- and follow-on PF.024 exams of a practitioner qualify for CPD requirements

PF.025 Proof of other memberships, registrations, recognitions, certifications

Performance indicator

Demonstrably former or valid memberships, certifications, registrations, recognitions

Allowed evidence

Or: Authentic/copy document/statement issued by the applicable legal entity
Or: Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.026 Proof of appointment of a mentor

Performance indicator

Demonstrably mentor assignment

Allowed evidence

Or: Assignment document
Or: Confirmation document
Or: Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.027 Proof of sector/branch experience

Performance indicator

Demonstrably sector/branch experience

Allowed evidence

Or: Curriculum vitae
Or: Witness statements
Or: Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.030 Curriculum vitae

Performance indicator

General curriculum vitae

Allowed evidence

Or: Curriculum vitae
Or: Copy LinkedIn profile
Or: Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.040 Limitation liability risks (public indemnity insurance)

Performance indicator

Or: valid company and professional liability insurance
Or: deposit procedure for the assessment of Global Network Group
Or: documented liability limitation procedure for the assessment of Global Network Group
Or: comparable solution/policies for assessment of Global Network Group

Allowed evidence

Copy liability policy
Copy deposit procedure
Copy documented liability limitation procedure
Comparable policies for assessment of Global Network Group
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

An exemption for document PF.040 is granted:

If the practitioner is based outside the EU
If within the country where the practitioner is based the allowed evidence options:
- Do not exist,
- Is not common or can only be purchased at non-market related rates and conditions, such for the assessment of Global Network Group
If the practitioner is based in a country with a score of <80 on the ‘Global Transparency List - Global Corruption Perceptions Index’ published by Transparency International (https://www.transparency.org/)

Explanation

It has been found that such insurance often does not exist in these countries or can only be purchased under unfeasible conditions.

PF.050 Proof of scope- process- procedure audit(s)

Performance indicator

Audit result scope- process- procedure audit

Allowed evidence

Audit result established by Global Network Group
Audit result established by another audit- of certification body
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.051 Proof office/practice location

Performance indicator

The location must be available, suitable, and appropriate
The location is:
- Owned or rented
- Is suitable for its intended professional usage
- Is separated from private- and personal areas within the building
- Has a waiting facility
- Has a cliënt toilet

Allowed evidence

Formulier GNG.PF.051
Photo- and video evidence
Lease/rental agreement
Cliënt references
Audit result established by Global Network Group
Audit result established by other audit and certification bodies
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.060 Initial- or recertification associate to full level

Performance indicator

Valid initial- or recertification

Allowed evidence

Or: Audit Global Network Group
Or: Authentic/copy document/statement issued by the authorized organization
Or: Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.061 Initial- or recertification associate to full level experience period

Performance indicator

Personal statement in which it is officially declared that the stated experience requirements are met.

Allowed evidence

Or: form GNG.PF.061 (preferred option)
Or: statement issued by the practitioner
Or: similar document for the assessment of Global Network Group

Experience period

The experience period is measured in calendar years.
The evidence consists of 1 or more of the following means of evidence :
- Other certifications, memberships or registrations
- Curriculum vitae + proof of evidence
- Chamber of commerce
- Declarations from individuals or organisations
- Declaration by Employer
- Other evidence for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.062 Initial- or recertification associate to full level number client assignments

Performance indicator

Personal statement in which it is officially declared that the stated experience requirements are met.

Allowed evidence

Or: form GNG.PF.062 (preferred option)
Or: statement issued by the practitioner
Or: similar certification for the assessment of Global Network Group

Client assignments

The client assignments are measured in numbers, turnover, or hours.
The evidence consists of 1 or more of the following means of evidence:
- Client reference statements
- Overview of client files or invoice numbers
- Overview of client names linked to client- or invoice numbers
- Statement issued by an accountant, advocate, auditor, barrister, bookkeeper, mentor, notary, solicitor
- Showing files at location or remote
- Other evidence for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.063 Initial- or recertification associate to full level CPD points

Performance indicator

CPD points overview
Document AD.004 CPD requirements (view the applicable register)
Document GNG.PD.015 Rules for CPD

Allowed evidence

Form GNG.PF.063-071 CPD points
Overview issued by the practitioner, certified company/organization, accredited training provider, another certification body, official branch-, sector- or professional body
Audit result established by Global Network Group
Audit result established by other audit- of certification bodies
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.070 Recertification full level

Performance indicator

Valid initial- or recertification

Allowed evidence

Or: Audit Global Network Group
Or: Authentic/copy document/statement issued by the authorized organization
Or: Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.071 Recertification full level CPD points

Performance indicator

CPD points overview
Document AD.004 CPD requirements (view the applicable register)
Document GNG.PD.015 Rules for CPD

Allowed evidence

Form GNG.PF.063-071 CPD points
Overview issued by the practitioner, certified company/organization, accredited training provider, another certification body, official branch-, sector- or professional body
Audit result established by Global Network Group
Audit result established by other audit- of certification bodies
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.072 Recertification full level CPD number client assignments

Performance indicator

CPD assignments overview
Document AD.004 CPD requirements (view the applicable register)
Document PD.003 Scope-, process- and procedure requirements (view the applicable register)
Document GNG.PD.015 Rules for CPD

Allowed evidence

Form GNG.PF.072 CPD client assignments
Overview issued by the practitioner, certified company/organization, accredited training provider, another certification body, official branch-, sector- or professional body
Audit result established by Global Network Group
Audit result established by another audit- of certification bodies
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.073 Recertification full level CPD processes & procedures

Performance indicator

Document AD.004 CPD requirements (view the applicable register)
Document PD.002 Code of conduct (view the applicable register)
Document PD.003 Scope-, process- and procedure requirements (view the applicable register)
Document GNG.PD.015 Rules for CPD

Allowed evidence

Audit result established by Global Network Group
Audit result established by another audit- of certification bodies
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Procedure

The practitioner hands over a list of client-, file- or invoice numbers.
ADR Register selects at least two files.
These files will be audited remotely or at location.

PF.074 Recertification full level peer-review

Performance indicator

Document AD.004 CPD requirements (view the applicable register)
Document PD.002 Code of conduct (view the applicable register)
Document PD.003 Scope-, process- and procedure requirements (view the applicable register)
Document GNG.PD.015 Rules for CPD

Allowed evidence

Audit result established by the peer review auditor
Audit result established by Global Network Group
Audit result established by another audit- of certification bodies
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Notification

The peer-review replaces the documents PF.071, PF.072, and PF.073.

PF.100 Conformity decision

Performance indicator

The auditee meets the requirements, full, or conditionally.

Allowed evidence

Audit file
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.101 Notification audit file fully completed

Performance indicator

The audit file is fully completed

Allowed evidence

Audit file
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.102 Notification audit file conditionally completed

Performance indicator

The audit file is conditionally completed

Allowed evidence

Audit file
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.200 Certificate or inspection report

Performance indicator

Signed document

Allowed evidence

Issued and signed document
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Notification:

The application form is leading for what must be included on the document.
Official names will be published (source: PF.010 or copy identification document)

Comments

Name

The application form is leading for what appears on the certificate.
Official names are used (source: PF.010 or copy of identification document).

Certification period

5 consecutive full calendar years + the 1st interupted year
Interrupted years do not count. The 1st interupted year is the bonus year.
At the associate level, the period may be shortened if the certificate holder sooner meets the conversion requirements and advances recertification.
Recertification: If the auditor or peer reviewer reports a finding, a solution period is established. The solution period is a maximum of 1 calendar year. To the discretion of Global Network Group, the profile(s) remain active and visible, or may be suspended.

PF.250 Proof of payment

Performance indicator

Proof of payment

Allowed evidence

Proof of payment issued by a bank
Statement of account of Global Network Group
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.300 Cancellation notification

Performance indicator

Cancellation notification done by the practitioner

Allowed evidence

Letter, email, notification over social media, sms, WhatsApp
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.301 Suspension notification

Performance indicator

Suspension notification to the practitioner

Allowed evidence

Suspension notification issued by Global Network Group
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

PF.302 Revocation notification

Performance indicator

Revocation notification to the practitioner

Allowed evidence

Revocation notification issued by Global Network Group
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Audit documents companies – organizations – programs - exams

CF.001 Online form application form

Performance indicator

Completed and uploaded online form

Allowed evidence

Online form

= form GNG.CF.001 Application form

CF.002 Proof of official registration of a company

Performance indicator

Official registration document

Allowed evidence

Or: Copy valid / current registration official registration register companies, such as Chamber of Commerce (Nederland), crossroads bank enterprises (Belgium), Companies Houser (United Kingdom), CIPC (South Africa), not older dan three (3) months, calculated against the application date
Or: Founding Act
Or: Statutes
Or: Declaration from an accountant, lawyer/solicitor, court, or international- national- regional- local authority
Or: other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.025 Proof of other memberships, registrations, recognitions, certifications

Performance indicator

Demonstrably former or valid memberships, certifications, registrations, recognitions

Allowed evidence

Or: Authentic/copy document/statement issued by the applicable legal entity
Or: Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.050 Proof of scope- process- procedure audit(s)

Performance indicator

Audit result scope- process- procedure audit

Allowed evidence

Audit result established by Global Network Group
Audit result established by other audit and certification bodies
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.060 Company document: terms & conditions

Performance indicator

Copy terms & conditions

Allowed evidence

Copy document
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Further guidelines:

Compliance with PD.002 (code of conduct) and PD.003 (scope-process-procedure requirements) is compulsory

CF.061 Company document: service contract

Performance indicator

Copy service contract

Allowed evidence

Copy document
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Further guidelines:

Compliance with PD.002 (code of conduct) and PD.003 (scope-process-procedure requirements) is compulsory
Service contract = service agreement = service confirmation
If only maritime broker: brokerage contract allowed
If only mediator: mediation contract allowed

CF.070 Work document: template settlement contract

Performance indicator

Copy template settlement contract

Allowed evidence

Copy document
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Further guidelines:

Compliance with PD.002 (code of conduct) and PD.003 (scope-process-procedure requirements) is compulsory
Settlement contract = settlement agreement = settlement confirmation
The certificate holder is not a signed party to this agreement. Only signing or initialing for formatting and seen is permitted.

CF.071 Work document: template sale & purchase contract

Performance indicator

Copy template sale & purchase contract

Allowed evidence

Copy document
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Further guidelines:

Compliance with PD.002 (code of conduct) and PD.003 (scope-process-procedure requirements) is compulsory
Sale & purchase contract = sale & purchase agreement = sale & purchase confirmation
The certificate holder is not a signed party to this agreement. Only signing or initialing to for formatting and seen is permitted.

CF.072 Work document: template inspection report

Performance indicator

Copy template inspection report

Allowed evidence

Copy document
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Further guidelines:

Compliance with PD.002 (code of conduct) and PD.003 (scope-process-procedure requirements) is compulsory
Combi with CF.073 allowed

CF.073 Work document: template appraisal report

Performance indicator

Copy template appraisal report

Allowed evidence

Copy document
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Further guidelines:

Compliance with PD.002 (code of conduct) and PD.003 (scope-process-procedure requirements) is compulsory
Combi with CF.072 allowed

CF.074 Work document: escrow management procedures

Performance indicator

Document escrow handling procedures

Allowed evidence

Copy document
Ander documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

Further guidelines:

The procedure may include a provision that the parties waive the use of a qualified escrow-account and that this is evidenced by a written agreement including signature. The agreement may be part of the purchase and sale agreement or settlement agreement.

CF.100 Conformity decision

Performance indicator

The auditee meets the requirements, full or conditionally

Allowed evidence

Audit file
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.101 Notification audit file fully completed

Performance indicator

The audit file is fully completed

Allowed evidence

Audit file
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.102 Notification audit file conditionally completed

Performance indicator

The audit file is conditionally completed

Allowed evidence

Audit file
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.200 Certificates

Performance indicator

Signed certificate

Allowed evidence

Issued and signed certificate
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.250 Proof of payment

Performance indicator

Proof of payment

Allowed evidence

Proof of payment issued by a bank
Statement of account of Global Network Group
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.300 Cancellation notification

Performance indicator

Cancellation notification done by the entity

Allowed evidence

Letter, email, notification over social media, sms, WhatsApp
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.301 Suspension notification

Performance indicator

Suspension notification to the entity

Allowed evidence

Suspension notification issued by Global Network Group
Other documents for the assessment of Global Network Group

CF.302 Revocation notification

Performance indicator

Revocation notification to the entity

Allowed evidence

Revocation notification issued by Global Network Group