Path to Certification
How we conduct the assessment
Application Submission. Submit the certification application, outlining your organization’s core competencies and commitment to commercial excellence.
Preliminary Review & Documentation. CEI reviews the application and collects documents to assess alignment with standards and identify focus areas for deeper investigation.
Process Walkthrough & Observation. CEI assessors observe critical workflows in sales, marketing, and pricing to evaluate operational efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
Interviews & Stakeholder Alignment: Interviews with key stakeholders help assess team alignment and strategic objectives.
Performance Evaluation: CEI compares organizational metrics against industry best practices to evaluate the effectiveness of commercial practices.
Certification Decision: Based on the full review, CEI awards certification if standards are met.
Ongoing Commitment: Certified organizations will undergo periodic audits and engage in continuous improvement practices.
Areas we examine
All core commercial functions including Sales, Pricing, Marketing, Organization, Strategy,
What will you receive
• A comprehensive and objective Report across the core 10 Value Creation Drivers with heatmaps on processes and systems.
• Improvement recommendations.
• A blockchain Certificate and Badge.
Renewals
Expiration and Renewal
CEI certifications are valid for 1 year. To maintain certified status, organizations must renew annually by submitting updated documentation and paying a renewal fee.
Review for Renewal
CEI reviews performance and adherence to standards. Based on the review, organizations may retain, upgrade, or downgrade their certification level.
Ongoing Audits
Periodic surveillance audits ensure continued compliance with ACCES standards.
Continuous Improvement
CEI encourages ongoing improvement to maintain commercial excellence.
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