This web resource provides easy-to-use, self-paced educational tools for everyone who wants or needs an introduction to standards and conformity assessment activities. Our e-Learning content highlights the value and importance of standards and compliance programs in the U.S. and around the globe. Make your way through the courses and explore our related educational resources and you'll gain an understanding of key organizations and processes.

The e-Learning courses shown below are free and provided as a public service of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

Short Course: Through History with Standards A quick overview to demonstrate how standards have evolved over time (syllabus)

U.S. Standards System – Today and Tomorrow A spotlight on the U.S. national standards system (syllabus)

Short Course: Legal Issues in Standard-Setting A Simple Review of Antitrust Laws and Patent Policies (syllabus)

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