About ACCET

Founded in 1974, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) has been continuously recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority on educational quality since 1978. ACCET strives to identify, evaluate, and enhance the delivery of continuing education and training through an independent peer-evaluation process. With a global reach, ACCET’s expansive scope is designed to support a diverse array of non-traditional post-secondary educational providers, including: 

  • Intensive English Pro­grams (IEPs)  
  • Postsecondary Career/Vocational Colleges 
  • Trade and Professional Associations  
  • Corporate Training Departments  
  • Religious and Ethical Societies 
  • Public Affairs and Cultural Societies 
  • Social Science, Volun­teer, and Personal/Professional Develop­ment Organizations

Call for Comment

The ACCET Accrediting Commission is proposing changes to ACCET Document 2 – Standards for Accreditation and ACCET Document 19 – Instructor Evaluation. ACCET invites feedback on the proposed changes.  Please review the proposed changes and complete the brief call for comment surveys below by February 27, 2026. Your feedback helps ACCET evaluate the proposed changes and consider possible revisions.  Document 2 – Standards for Accreditation (proposed changes) Call for Comment Survey Document 19 – Instructor Evaluation (proposed changes) Call for Comment Survey Contact info@accet.org with any questions.