HB Certified – Digital Readiness (Foundations)

Public verification available via the verification portal.

A foundational certification issued by HollandBoard to verify digital readiness across essential professional standards.

What this certification verifies

This certification confirms that an individual, project, or organization meets foundational standards for operating digitally in a professional and compliant manner.

Assessment areas

Digital presence

Professional website, domain-based email, and basic digital identity readiness.

Operational readiness

Basic structure, tools, and processes required for reliable digital operations.

Compliance awareness

Awareness of essential compliance, privacy, and data-handling responsibilities.

Message clarity

Clear, professional communication across digital and written channels.

Who this certification is for

This certification is designed for:

• Individuals entering professional digital work
• Early-stage projects and startups
• Small organizations formalizing digital operations
• Service providers aligning with HollandBoard standards

Not intended for complex enterprise environments requiring advanced audits.

How to get certified

Step 1: Submit an application (via Contact)
Step 2: Eligibility & scope check
Step 3: Evidence review against the framework
Step 4: Certification decision + public verification record

Certification framework

HB Certified – Digital Readiness (Foundations) is issued under a defined
certification framework maintained by HollandBoard.

The framework establishes the scope, assessment boundaries, evaluation criteria,
certification validity conditions, and governance rules applicable to this certification.

Certification reviews are conducted under structured oversight, drawing on
expertise in digital operations, international economics, and legal compliance
to ensure consistency, objectivity, and professional integrity.

This certification is granted based on objective review against the applicable framework.
Training, preparation, consulting, or implementation may be offered separately and is not part of the certification decision.
Participation in any training or preparation does not guarantee certification.

Verification & validity

Each issued certification includes a unique verification reference and a public verification record maintained by HollandBoard.

Validity depends on continued alignment with the applicable standard framework and may be reviewed or revoked if misused.

To verify a certification, use the HollandBoard verification page and enter the reference code.

HollandBoard

HollandBoard publishes standards and certification frameworks for digital readiness, and maintains verification records for issued certificates.