Accreditation Standards

Institutions must demonstrate:

• Clear governance structure with defined roles and responsibilities
• Competent leadership with appropriate authority and accountability
• Documented policies and procedures for all core operations
• Ethical and transparent operations with no conflicts of interest
• Effective decision‑making systems with clear communication channels

Institutions must ensure:

• Trainers possess relevant academic or professional qualifications
• Trainers have demonstrable experience in their subject areas
• Continuous professional development is documented for all trainers
• Trainer performance is evaluated regularly using standardized criteria
• Trainer-to-learner ratios are appropriate for course delivery

Institutions must show:

• Structured instructional design with clear learning objectives
• Effective teaching methodologies appropriate for learner needs
• Learner engagement strategies that promote participation and retention
• Adequate learning resources including materials, technology, and facilities
• Safe and conducive learning environments for all participants

Institutions must maintain:

• Valid and reliable assessments that measure stated learning outcomes
• Secure assessment administration to prevent cheating and fraud
• Transparent grading procedures with clear criteria and standards
• Documented moderation and verification processes for quality control
• Protection against academic dishonesty through clear policies

Institutions must demonstrate:

• Adequate facilities and infrastructure to support training delivery
• Digital learning capability (where applicable) with appropriate technology
• Administrative capacity to manage enrollment, records, and reporting
• Financial stability with sustainable funding and budgeting processes
• Sufficient staffing to support planned training activities

Institutions must operate:

• Continuous monitoring and evaluation systems for all programs
• Learner feedback mechanisms to capture satisfaction and improvement needs
• Internal audit processes to verify compliance with standards
• Improvement action plans based on evaluation findings
• Documented quality assurance reports for management review

Once accredited, institutions must:

• Adopt the CIEAF curriculum structure for licensed programs
• Use CIEAF‑aligned documentation including course outlines and session plans
• Maintain version control for all curriculum materials
• Implement CIEAF assessment models and evaluation frameworks
• Comply with curriculum updates within specified timelines

Institutions must:

• Submit annual compliance documentation by the specified deadline
• Pass the annual quality review conducted by CIEAF
• Pay all renewal and curriculum compliance fees in full
• Maintain curriculum alignment with current CIEAF standards
• Demonstrate continuous improvement through documented evidence