Accreditation Standards Version History
IABCET accreditation standards provide the framework used to support consistent, transparent, and evidence-based accreditation activities. As educational practices, professional expectations, quality assurance principles, and continuing education and training environments evolve, accreditation standards may be reviewed and updated as appropriate.
Purpose of Standards Updates
Standards updates are intended to maintain the relevance, clarity, consistency, and effectiveness of IABCET accreditation requirements. Updates may address changes in educational practice, quality assurance expectations, professional development, assessment methods, documentation requirements, or other matters relevant to accreditation.
Current Standards
The current accreditation requirements should be reviewed before submitting an application or preparing for an accreditation assessment.
Version Transparency
Maintaining a clear record of standards development helps stakeholders understand how accreditation requirements evolve over time.
Current Accreditation Standards
The current accreditation requirements should always be reviewed before submitting an application or preparing for an accreditation assessment. Applicants and accredited organizations should rely on the applicable current standards together with the relevant criteria, process, assessment requirements, and guidelines.
Standards Development and Review
IABCET seeks to maintain accreditation standards through an appropriate review process. Standards may be considered in connection with quality assurance activities, stakeholder feedback, changes in professional and educational environments, and the ongoing development of IABCET’s accreditation framework.
Where standards or related requirements are revised, the applicable version and effective information should be used when determining which requirements apply to an accreditation activity.
Version History
| Version | Effective Date | Summary of Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Current | See current standards | Current IABCET accreditation standards and applicable requirements. |
| Previous Versions | To be published | Archived versions and summaries of material changes may be added as formally documented. |
Important: Historical versions should not be treated as current accreditation requirements unless specifically identified as applicable to the relevant accreditation activity. Organizations should use the current applicable standards when preparing applications and assessments.
How to Use This Information
Applicants and accredited organizations should use the applicable current accreditation standards together with the relevant accreditation criteria, process, assessment requirements, and guidelines. When preparing an application or responding to an assessment, organizations should ensure that their documentation reflects the requirements applicable to their accreditation activity.
Transparency and Continuous Improvement
Maintaining a clear record of standards development supports transparency and helps applicants, accredited organizations, professionals, and other stakeholders understand how accreditation requirements evolve over time.
IABCET is committed to continuous improvement of its accreditation framework and to communicating material changes to applicable accreditation requirements as appropriate.
Questions About Accreditation Standards
If you have questions about the applicable accreditation standards or which requirements apply to your organization or program, please contact IABCET through the Contact page.