IACET requires policies and processes to be submitted as part of the accreditation process to document compliance with the Standard. Discover what policy is relative to the Standard, and learn some general considerations you should bear in mind as you write, revise, and submit your policies as part of your application for accreditation.
In both applications for IACET accreditation (initial or renewal) you are asked to submit evidence from actual courses (exemplary courses) to show that you follow the policies and processes submitted. The reviewers need to see an exemplary course for each type of delivery methodology used by your organizations.? IACET classifies training delivery methodology in three ways...
When seeking accreditation for the first time through IACET, a provider must document they meet the standards by uploading 73 different pieces of evidence. In 2018, the IACET Council for Standard Development introduced the new and streamlined re-application for accredited providers (APs). That new re-application process asks for only 17 items in the application. The reaccreditation process is now streamlined in response to the needs of IACET APs.
To ensure maximum value as part of the accreditation process, IACET has commited to exemplary communications during the accreditation review. As a part of your accreditation review (either for initial or renewal) your organization has the ability to request a phone conference with your review team. Here is what you can expect.
You have earned accreditation. Well done! This is not the end however, but merely the beginning of your relationship with IACET. For the application to have been successful, you had to provide important documentation to show compliance. This continues on an annual basis as long as you are an accredited provider. You will need to submit documents and answer questions to maintain your status as an Accredited Provider.
