Technology should strengthen learning, not dictate how it happens. In this article, Randy Bowman, IACET President & CEO, discusses why learning organizations must maintain control over their policies and processes, how technology fits into an effective quality management system, and why interoperability and adaptability matter when selecting tools that support long-term learning quality.
What does it really mean to say a standard is “built by volunteers”? In this post, we explore the value of community-driven development, how consensus builds credibility, and why every voice has a place in shaping the future of accreditation.
In this thought-provoking piece, Randy Bowman challenges the growing expectation that adult educators must catalyze personal or societal transformation. Instead, he makes the case for a humbler, learner-centered approach, one where standards support, not steer, the journey. By reframing the educator’s role from catalyst to companion, Bowman explores how well-designed standards can honor autonomy, respect learner goals, and still uphold quality and fairness.
The evaluation of training is integral to the ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard for Contintuing Education and Training. In this blog article, Alexa Kniley, IACET's Accreditation and Training Coordinator, introduces one of the most widely adopted models for evaluating the effectiveness of learning: the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model.
An indepth look at the Most Delicious IACET Accredited Provider, the Culinary Institute of America.
