IACET Announces Intention to Revise the ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard for Continuing Education and Training and Seeks Revision Suggestions
In accordance with IACET’s Standards Development policies and procedures, this webpage serves as notice of IACET’s intent to revise the ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard for Continuing Education and Training. IACET’s PINS filing will be published in Standards Action.
The following excerpted information was submitted to ANSI. You may choose to use this form to provide feedback.
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Title of Standard
Standard for Continuing Education and Training
Project Intent
Revise Current ANS
Supersedes or Affects
ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard for Continuing Education and Training
Abstract of Project
The standard provides a framework of continuous improvement to developers of adult non-credit continuing education events. The standard provides guidance for organizations designing, developing and delivering continuing education and training (CE/T) programs and is intended for organizations who want to demonstrate: (1) Their learning events meet the requirements and rigor of an internationally recognized standard; (2) Their commitment to educational rigor, excellence and integrity, and; (3) A learner completing their program has completed a quality training program that adheres to an internationally recognized standard.
Project Need
The current standard is being revised to:
- Update formatting: The new format is intended to allow stakeholders to use the standard as an organizational development resource regardless of intent to become an IACET accredited provider.
- Incorporate stakeholder feedback: Stakeholder feedback related to relevancy, timeliness, and best practices in continuing education and training programs has been considered.
Stakeholders
IACET Accredited Providers, continuing education and training (CE/T) program providers, continuing education and training (CE/T) program consumers, employers, government agencies, credentialing associations, licensing bodies and others who rely on a skilled workforce.
Interest Categories
Government, non-profit, for profit