IACET Blog

What makes a learning organization truly successful? While instructional design, technology, and assessment all play important roles, there's one element that underpins them all: trust. In this thought-provoking article, Randy Bowman explores how trust is built through intentional systems, consistent quality, and sustainable practices—and why accreditation provides a framework that helps organizations earn and maintain that trust over time. Discover why trust may be the most valuable asset in today's learning ecosystem.

A reflection on the dual roles of leadership, setting direction from the front and providing support from the back, is told through a small but meaningful moment at an industry conference that illustrates how trust is built in everyday actions.

This article explains why the continuing education unit (CEU) is not a credential but a standardized measurement of time spent in high-quality learning experiences. It clarifies the official definition of a CEU and explores why CEUs inherently reflect structured, intentional instruction under qualified direction. The piece also distinguishes CEUs from credentials and highlights the role of accreditation in protecting the quality of CEUs. Readers will gain a clearer, more accurate understanding of how CEUs fit into the education and credentialing ecosystem.

This bonus article provides a practical self-review roadmap and checklists to help applicants validate policies, processes, and evidence before submitting their IACET accreditation application.

America's childcare workforce is facing a growing crisis, with low wages, high turnover, and increasing staffing shortages threatening access to quality care. In this blog, Randy Bowman explores the far-reaching impact of the childcare workforce challenge on children, families, employers, and the broader economy, while examining why investing in childcare professionals is essential to building a stronger workforce and society.