There are three possible scopes of certification. They are:

1. Training products/programmes – This scope covers specific training products that have been quality assured, such as a safety training programme or a performance feedback training programme.
2. Training management system – This scope covers the totality of a training system within an organisation that is all training being conducted in an organisation whether this be from the HR/Training department or within different business units.
3. Training function/ service /department/unit – This scope covers the training department within an organisation such as corporate university, or enterprise training center. This scope can also cover the stand alone training entities that provide training services to the market.