A structured framework for defining, assessing, and recognizing levels of proficiency across industries and organizations worldwide.
The quality of your analysis is only as strong as the expertise behind it. As STPA adoption has grown and more organizations worldwide require its use, there is a vital need for a standardized way to evaluate STPA knowledge, skill, and expertise. By following the standards set by the STAMP Accreditation Board, we provide globally recognized certification in STAMP-based methods like STPA and CAST.
We provide globally recognized certification, establishing the gold standard for professionals using STPA and CAST.
Ensure that STPA outputs are technically sound and actionable.
Match the right level of expertise to the project needs and complexity.
Create a clear path for internal training, mentoring, and talent development.
Objectively assess your organization’s STPA readiness.
The STPA qualification framework defines five progressive levels of competence, each building upon the knowledge and experience of the previous level.
Familiar with some STPA concepts and terms.
Has strong knowledge of each step of STPA, but may not yet have experience and skill.
Independently applies STPA to real-world applications while avoiding common mistakes.
Leads STPA teams through the full lifecycle, providing deep expertise required to solve the toughest challenges. Can identify and resolve all potential mistakes.
Qualified to train the next generation of experts and scale STPA capability across entire organizations.
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STPA Novice
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Awareness | Familiar with some STPA concepts and terms. |
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STPA Trained
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Knowledge | Has strong knowledge of each step of STPA but may not yet have experience and skill. |
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3
STPA Practitioner (Certified)
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Application | Independently applies STPA to real-world applications while avoiding common mistakes. |
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4
STPA Facilitator (Certified)
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Leadership | Leads STPA teams through the full lifecycle, providing deep expertise required to solve the toughest challenges. Can identify and resolve all potential mistakes. |
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5
STPA Instructor (Certified)
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Mastery | Qualified to train the next generation of experts and scale STPA capability across entire organizations. |
Each level includes a detailed description, scope of capability, and specific qualification criteria. Expand each level below to view the full details.
An STPA Novice is someone who possesses general knowledge of STPA gained from public sources but has not yet received any formal instruction or qualification.
An STPA-trained Individual is someone who has attended formal STPA training with a qualified Instructor but has not yet undergone an evaluation or assessment.
An STPA Practitioner is an individual who is qualified to apply STPA to a project as an individual contributor, usually with guidance or oversight from an experienced STPA Facilitator.
Qualified to lead STPA teams, major STPA projects, and provide organizational guidance on the effective application of STPA.
Qualified to teach STPA courses and certify lower levels of STPA competence. They train the next generation of experts and scale STPA capability across entire organizations. Instructors provide a master-level understanding of how STPA integrates with global safety standards, backed by lessons learned from hundreds of real-world projects.
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