Accreditation means an independent organization reviews your credentialing program to make sure it meets important industry standards. It’s a quality check that shows your program is trustworthy, meets professional expectations, and follows the right rules.
Why Get Accredited?
- Show that your program meets high standards set by experts in the credentialing field.
- Build trust and credibility with participants, employers, and other stakeholders.
- Have a clear answer when someone asks, “Who verified your program?”—a question often asked by employers, industry members, and even courts.
Communicating Value of Accreditation to Your Board
Achieving accreditation serves as a powerful market differentiator, signaling that a program is committed to excellence and has met the high bar required for third-party validation.
Getting your leadership or Board of Directors to support accreditation can sometimes be a challenge. We’ve put together tools to help you explain the benefits of NCCA accreditation and why it’s a smart move for your program.
Video Series: Value of Accreditation
Explore why accreditation matters—from multiple perspectives.
Value Statements
These shareable statements explain how accreditation benefits all parties involved in credentialing, including credentialing programs, credential holders, employers, and the public.
View Value Statements
Marketing Support
I.C.E. provides a suite of marketing tools to help you showcase your program’s accreditation—including a customizable brochure, digital badge, social media recognition, an accreditation logo for your website, and a listing in our public directory. These resources make it easy to announce your achievement, explain its value, and highlight its impact on your industry and participants.
I.C.E. Accreditation Services
I.C.E. offers accreditation for both certification and certificate programs. NCCA accreditation is specifically intended for certification programs, while ACAP accreditation suits the needs of assessment-based certificate programs. Understand the differences between credentialing programs.
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As you continue your accreditation journey, we encourage you to:
• Understand the difference between a certificate and certification program.
• Understand your path to accreditation.
• Learn more about NCCA accreditation process for certification programs.
• Learn more about ACAP accreditation process for certificate programs.