A syllabus is an outline of topics to be covered. It thus represents the CONTENT of required knowledge within a specific field.

 Curriculum

A curriculum is a designated set of related courses focused on a field of study, and includes the aims and objectives, the content (syllabus), teaching methods, assessment and educational strategies of the programme. It thus represents the process through which the content (Syllabus) is delivered.

 Certificate

A certificate is a formal document certifying the successful completion of a specific course.

 Diploma

A diploma is a formal document certifying the successful completion of a comprehensive course of study.

 Licensure

Licensure is the state or condition of having a license granted by official or legal authority to perform medical acts and procedures not permitted by persons without such a license.

 Certification

Certification is a formal document which certifies that a person has a specific knowledge, skills, or abilities in the view of the certifying body. Sometimes, certification may be a synonym for licensure but more often licensure is required by law, whereas certification is generally voluntary.

Re-certification

Requirements and procedures established as part of a certification programme that certificants must meet in order to ensure continuing competence and renew their certification.