IACET Blog

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.

The final post in our documentation series explains what counts as evidence for IACET accreditation, how to select exemplary learning events, and how evidence ties policies and processes together.

Part 2 of our documentation series explains what IACET Commissioners expect to see in process documents and SOPs, including required components, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid.