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 & Focus Groups

The ACCET Accrediting Commission is seeking feedback on proposed revisions to ACCET Document 2 – Standards for Accreditation and ACCET Document 19.IDL – Instructor Evaluation, as well as the current ACCET Document 28 – Completion and Job Placement Policy.  We encourage you to share your feedback by completing the brief call-for-comment surveys below by October 30, 2026. Your input is valuable in helping ACCET evaluate proposed changes and identify opportunities for improvement.  Calls for Comment  Response Deadline: October 30, 2026  Document 2 – Standards for Accreditation  Proposed changes for the five-year review of Standards, additional revision to Standard I.C.  Document 19.IDL – Instructor Evaluation  Proposed revision of content and formatting to more effectively identify unique IDL teaching elements.  Document 28 – Completion and Job Placement Policy  No proposed revisions to comment on. Soliciting feedback from the membership regarding the current policy.  Join the Conversation: Focus Groups  In addition to the surveys, ACCET invites you to participate in focus groups to provide feedback on bachelor’s degree programs and proposed revisions to ACCET’s specific-field criteria. These discussions offer an opportunity to share your perspectives, provide input, and help shape future updates to ACCET’s accreditation requirements.  Interested in participating? Complete our Focus Group Interest Form by October 30, 2026.  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and contribute to ACCET’s ongoing commitment to quality and continuous improvement.  Please contact us at info@accet.org with any questions.  Sincerely,  The ACCET Team