PECB regularly inspects Distributors, Partners, Trainers, Clients, and other relevant individuals or groups in order to scrutinize possible misusage of brand standards. Moreover, all complaints from the second or third parties regarding individuals or organizations that are misusing brand standards are taken very seriously by PECB. This approach is also applied to the investigation processes of complaints, in that in instances where the misuse of any symbol is confirmed, the necessary measures are taken. If the misuse is not withdrawn, then legal actions will be taken.
Should you identify a situation where the misuse of the PECB brand standards is suspected, please inform us by writing at business.administrative@pecb.com.
The information below provides the most common brand standards misuses:
- PECB accreditation
- PECB affiliations
- PECB logo and slogan
- PECB certificates
- PECB training course Names
- Website design layout
The following information provides guidelines on how to properly use brand standards and avoid misuses.
PECB Accreditation
Click on the following link https://pecb.com/en/accreditations-and-affiliations to go to the Accreditations and Affiliations page.
PECB Affiliations
The following Distributors are part of the PECB Attributed Territories who have been granted special permission to use the PECB symbols as part of their identities:
PECB United Kingdom
In case you face any other permission claims, except the ones mentioned above, you should be aware that they are not granted special permission to use the PECB symbols as part of their identities and it is advised not to engage with them.
PECB Logo and Slogan
The PECB logo is an acronym of the first letter of each word in the company’s official name (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board). The logo evolved from the modified typeface of “Raleway.” The PECB logo can stand alone or together with the slogan. However, when used together, the slogan must always be below the logo or on the right side of the logo as formatted in the brand book. The official slogan of PECB is “Beyond Recognition.” Any other forms of the PECB logo which differ from what PECB Brand Book allows are prohibited and must be reported to us immediately.
Unacceptable Executions
- Logo associated with other texts, product names, or product logos
- Light-colored logotype artwork on white or light backgrounds
- Stretched, extended, or compressed logo
- Placing the logo over busy backgrounds
- Applying gradients, drop shadows or other effects to the logotype
- Usage of fonts other than the original font
- Usage of boarders to isolate the logo
The PECB logo is available to be downloaded here.
Identification of PECB Partners
PECB provides its Partners special logos that are published on their website in order to reveal the partnership with PECB and level of business cooperation.
To visually communicate the collaboration with more than 2,000 partners worldwide, PECB has created five different versions of Authorized Partner Certificates logos;
- Authorized Partner
- Silver Partner
- Gold Partner
- Platinum Partner
- Titanium Partner
The use of one of these logos on a website highlights the partnership but also the level of business cooperation with PECB. Claims on any other level of business cooperation are false and must be reported to us immediately.
PECB Certificates and Badges
Officially, PECB issues these types of certificates and badges:
- Attestation of Course Completion certificate
This is certificate that is issued after the course participant completes the training course
This is a sample of a certificate that is issued to all individuals that pass a particular PECB exam and fulfil the criteria of becoming PECB Certified
This is a certificate that is issued to an individual who fulfill the criteria to becoming a PECB Certified Trainer
This is a certificate that is issued to a partner once a partner agreement is signed and every time the partner levels up based on the partner level scheme
A digital badge that is issued to all individuals who have obtained a certificate with PECB
PECB has introduced the Trainer Level Scheme which is a program that distinguishes each Trainer in the pertinent level based on the average rating they receive and the number of training courses have delivered. The level is publicly available on the PECB website. Based on this Scheme, Trainers receive badges as the one shown on this page.
PECB has a broad network of partners worldwide. Based on the partners’ level of success, commitment to the PECB brand, and a set of criteria, they are rewarded with the “partner level badges”.
For more information, please visit the and
Digital and Printed Basics
Genuinely, all marketing basics such as brochures, catalogues, magazines, and training course materials are designed to be offered for free to clients, Partners, and Trainers to use upon their need. No individual, group, or institution has the right to sell any of these marketing items mentioned above; otherwise legal actions will be taken against the seller.
Official PECB Training Courses
All PECB training courses must have the “PECB Certified” assurance in front of the course name, for example: “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.” In cases when a PECB training course description layout is used by any other organization, it must have a link back to the original source and shall be associated with the PECB logo.
PECB training courses shall not be associated with any other certification body’s logo, link, or marketing items that might cause confusion.
Online appearance
Currently, there are a few companies that are displaying the official PECB logo as their own logo on their websites. These companies were contacted and the PECB logo must be removed or listed in a section where it states our partnership or any other association with PECB. Until now, no special permission has been granted by PECB for the usage of its website design, logo, or any other marketing item as these companies’ official identities.
Intellectual Property Notice
All PECB materials and Proprietary Marks are protected intellectual property of PECB Group Inc. It is very important to maintain authorization and properly use all PECB materials and Proprietary Marks. All the relevant guidelines shall be used by all PECB affiliates and other relevant individuals or groups that intend to use our services. PECB grants permission to use the PECB Certification Mark to PECB-certified professionals who have satisfied all applicable PECB credentialing and certification requirements. Each PECB-certified professional is authorized to use only the Certification Mark, which represents the appropriate certification and credential. Each PECB-certified professional may use the appropriate PECB Certification Mark in professional and business materials such as business cards, email signatures, etc. Moreover, the authorized public communication displaying the Proprietary Marks shall indicate that PECB is the owner and that the marks are used under license.
Non-Assignability and Non-Transferability
The permission to use the certification mark is limited to the certified person, and shall not be transferred to, assigned to, or otherwise used by any other individual, organization, or entity.
PECB CERTIFICATION MARK VIOLATION REPORTING
Upon receiving information that an inappropriate or unauthorized use of the Certification Mark has occurred, PECB will determine if responsive action(s) should be taken, by following the steps below:
The alleged inappropriate or unauthorized mark use will be reviewed.
In case a policy violation is validated, PECB shall request the individual(s) and/or organization(s) involved, to cease the unauthorized use.
If the policy violation is not corrected, appropriate legal actions or sanctions shall be taken, including certification suspension or termination.
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