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

Calls for Comment: ACCET Documents 2, 19.IDL, and 28

The ACCET Accrediting Commission requests feedback on the documents listed below by October 30, 2026. Click each document name to access the call-for-comment survey and additional information. ACCET Document 2 – Standards for Accreditation ACCET Document 19.IDL – Instructor Evaluation ACCET Document 28 – Completion and Job Placement Policy