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Course #7
Strategic Standardization

Standards are as much of a business issue as a technical one. This course examines the benefits of adopting a strategic approach to standardization by companies and government agencies.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• explain the importance of having a standards strategy
• identify the reasons for using standards
• demonstrate why it is beneficial to participate in standards development
• determine how to implement strategic standardization in your organization
• apply recent research about the economic benefits of standardization

Target Audience

This course is for anyone new to standards or those needing a refresher on the subject, such as:

• corporate executives such as CEOs and senior business, manufacturing, and engineering staff
• government and public administration staff
• staff of policy and research institutions
• university faculty and students (engineering, business, public policy, law)
• standards development organizations staff