Independent recognition. Clearly defined.

STEM.org Trustmarks

Different work calls for different recognition. Explore the STEM.org pathways for products, people, programs, and published content—and the distinctions that celebrate learning and achievement.

For products

STEM.org Authenticated^™

Independent evaluation of educational products, focused on STEM relevance, learning value, and the experience they offer.

For: Toys, games, kits, learning tools, and educational technology.

Evaluation of the exact product or approved scope
Evidence matched to intended learners and use
Verifiable recognition for qualifying products

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For people

STEM.org Certified^™

Practical, self-paced professional learning that helps educators strengthen how they design, lead, and communicate STEM learning.

For: Educators, trainers, mentors, tutors, and facilitators.

Online learning at your own pace
Applied activities and a capstone requirement
An individual credential and STEM ID

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For programs

STEM.org Accredited^™

Independent review of the quality, design, and delivery of a STEM educational program or learning experience.

For: Schools, enrichment programs, camps, museums, and educational service providers.

Evidence of program design and implementation
Recognition tied to the evaluated organization or scope
A digital credential with verifiable status

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For publishers

STEM.org Reviewed^™

Independent review of published educational content for its STEM relevance, learning value, clarity, and intended audience.

For: Books, curricula, learning media, and digital educational content.

Review of the submitted title or content scope
Evidence supporting educational claims
Verifiable recognition for qualifying content

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For students

STEM.org Endorsed^™

Coming soon

A student recognition pathway designed to celebrate STEM learning and achievement through eligible educators and organizations.

For: Students reaching learning, project, or skill milestones.

Recognition belongs to the student
Issued through eligible Certified educators or Accredited organizations
Pathway details available before launch

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Excellence-tier distinction

Best In STEM^™

Additional recognition for eligible STEM.org evaluations that reach the excellence tier within the applicable review process.

For: Qualifying products, programs, and published educational content.

Eligible evaluations scoring 95–100
An underlying active trustmark is required
Recognition stays within the evaluated scope

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The distinction matters

Match the trustmark to the work.

Recognition identifies a specific person, product, program, or body of content. One credential does not automatically extend to everything an organization offers.

Qualification: Certified recognizes the individual who completes the learning pathway.
Evaluation: Authenticated, Accredited, and Reviewed identify the product, program, or content evaluated.
Recognition: Endorsed is for student achievement. Best In STEM^™ adds an excellence distinction to an eligible trustmark.

Find your next step.

Choose the pathway that fits what you want recognized. Read the program details, check how the trustmark may be used, or verify an existing credential.

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