Becoming Accredited

Whether a professional association, training provider or EdTech platform, Corporate L & D department, Non-profit Organization, Government Training Unit, International Training Organization or University Continuing Education or Extension Program, CEUAC accreditation means enhanced credibility for your educational offerings and competitive differentiation in the professional development space. Engaging in becoming accredited is a voluntary, earned, and renewable status. It is a form a self-regulation that requires submission to a peer-reviewed process. Accreditation requires a commitment to learning and achievement, quality, and excellence through continuous assessment and improvement. Accreditation says:

We are committed to Excellence

We are a Viable education provider

We are committed to the Workforce of the Future

We are proponents of Continuous Improvement

We exercise Organizational Continuity

Ensure your programs meet today's professional and workforce standards!

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Determine Eligibility

CEUACs initial accreditation process is an opportunity for each applicant to demonstrate that its practice of development, administration, and delivery of continuing education is compliant with CEUACs accreditation requirements. To be considered eligible for candidacy, the organization must:

Be a legally recognized business entity for at least one year
Have a defined organizational structure
Delivery of at least three continuing education learning events for at least one year
Complete the Self-Evaluation Worksheet and score at least 80% (download from the store)

The Application Process

Each organization or program is evaluated and considered for accreditation on the basis of established criteria. The Accreditation Review Team serves to validate and improve educational quality. Accreditation can be granted for a minimum of two years but cannot exceed five years.

Step 1: Purchase the Application and Accreditation Guidelines: Informal Adult & Continuing Education Standards of Excellence

Step 2: Attend the Accreditation Workshop

Step 3: Submit the Initial Application

Step 4: The Accreditation Review Team reviews the Application

Step 5: The Accreditation Interview is Scheduled

Step 6: The Final Report is submitted to the Chief Accreditation & Compliance Officer

Step 7: The organization is notified of the action taken by CEUAC regarding the Application

Step 8: The organization will be directed to appeal the decision or maintain the accreditation and file annual reports on time

Next Steps

Visit our online store to purchase the Guidelines & Application. You have six months from date of purchase to submit the application to become a Candidate for accreditation.

$350 Application & Accreditation Guidelines
$4950 Accreditation Fee
$1000 Expedited Review Fee (Additional)
$500 Third Review Fee (if applicable)