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 Commission is proposing additions to ACCET Document 25 – Policy for New, Revised, and Existing Programs/Courses relative to Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) definitions. The proposed language adds definitions for Fully Online and Hybrid Learning. ACCET invites member institutions to provide feedback on the proposed changes. Please review the proposed language and complete a short survey. The survey will remain open until Friday, November 1, 2024. Your feedback helps ACCET evaluate the proposed changes and consider possible revisions. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Doc25