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 – August 2019 Now Available

ACCET solicits comments from state and federal agencies and the general public regarding proposed changes to ACCET documents. Call for Comment Survey August 2019 Call for Comment Survey Documents for Review in August 2019 Document 11 – Policies and Practices of the Accrediting Commission Document 31 – Cancellation and Refund Policy for ESOL Programs Document 49 – Policy for Processing Complaints Against ACCET Accredited Institutions and Applicant Institutions