How To Get Accredited | Official Guide to CE, CLE, CME, CPE and More
Find Out How To Get Your Organization Accredited To Deliver Continuing Education (CE)
Your organization's continuing education (CE) offerings are crucial to your overall business plan. These offerings play a pivotal role in attracting new members to organizations while providing invaluable opportunities for industry professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Within various industries, accredited continuing education credits are necessary for maintaining specific licenses and certifications. Ensuring proper accreditation is crucial in establishing credibility and delivering true value to learners.
However, navigating the complex landscape of accrediting bodies and state regulations can be challenging for organizations.
In this page, we'll guide you through the process of finding the right accrediting body and taking the first steps towards accreditation. We understand this process is confusing and overwhelming for many organizations, so we've also developed a free Accreditation Navigator tool to guide you through the process and point you in the right direction.
How To Get Accredited To Offer Continuing Education Credits
To get certified to offer continuing education (CE) credits, you need to meet specific criteria set by the accrediting body in your field.
First, determine the appropriate certifying organization, such as the American Bar Association for legal professionals or the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for healthcare providers.
Each industry will have its own set of guidelines, which may include submitting an application, providing proof of qualifications, and ensuring that your course content meets the educational standards required.
Ready to dive deeper into how to get accredited across different industries? Discover the steps, requirements, and insider tips to navigate the accreditation process successfully.
Legal Professions
Continuous learning is crucial in the legal field. CLE (Continuing Legal Education) keeps professionals updated on evolving laws and practices. BeaconLive streamlines this process, managing accreditation applications, learner tracking, and reporting across jurisdictions.
With our specialized CE Application Workflow Processor, legal organizations can effortlessly maintain state accreditations to continue to deliver CLE programs.
Lawyers
BeaconLive would love to help you get accredited to deliver CLE programs. Contact us here to get started. Continue reading for more information on CLE accreditation.
Each state bar has its own accreditation requirements. We've put together a comprehensive resource for each state's accreditation requirements, deadlines and contact info. Access our CLE accreditation resource page here.
CLE Accreditation
CLE, or Continuing Legal Education, accreditation is a type of professional education for legal professionals.
BeaconLive can manage all aspects of CLE accreditation applications, learner tracking, certificate issuance, and jurisdiction reporting. Our in-house CLE specialists will ensure your courses are applied for accreditation in each state or jurisdiction selected by your learners, track the status, and submit attendance reports where applicable.
Our LMS solution includes access to our CE Application Workflow Processor: one unified dashboard to automate the application, approval, tracking, and lifecycle process for CLE accreditation applications and audits.
CE Application Workflow Processor:
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What Is CLE Accreditation?
Once lawyers become a part of the bar association, they must complete a set amount of CLE to maintain their bar license. The ABA is not an accrediting body or regulatory agency but a member association and provider of continuing legal education to the legal community.
CLE accreditation is given on a state-by-state basis. There is no nationwide accreditation since the state supreme courts administer the MCLE programs through a special CLE commission or board.
The amount of CLE and required courses vary from state to state. Find your state bar using this directory.
Who Is CLE Accreditation For?
CLE accreditation is for providers of continuing legal education who want to offer accredited courses to lawyers and other legal professionals looking to stay up to date on the latest developments in their field.
Without CLE, lawyers cannot retain their license in their state and, therefore, cannot practice law in that state.
Becoming an accredited continuing legal education (CLE) provider requires strict adherence to a state bar's accreditation process. To get your CLE course accredited, ensure that you follow the steps necessary in your specific jurisdiction.
Each state's bar association follows its protocols for CLE accreditation. If you're attempting to have your course accredited in multiple jurisdictions, you'll need to follow the steps for approval in each state where you would like to be accredited and also ensure proper tracking of attendees for accreditation compliance.
How To Get CLE Accreditation
Overall, the process for MCLE accreditation is lengthy, requiring about two to three months of preparation. Each state with an MCLE requirement administers its program with its distinct rules, regulations, and sponsor fees.
Therefore, a CLE provider seeking MCLE accreditation of its programs must apply to each state individually, which BeaconLive's Accreditation Services team can handle completely and our LMS Workflow Processor can help streamline for providers who apply on their own.
In certain states, individual attorneys may "self-apply" after the program has taken place by providing course materials, a specific application, and possibly a small fee directly to the state. Within the BeaconLive LMS, there are various means to advise the attendees on each state's procedures.
To learn more, visit our resource page here for CLE requirements for each state. here, which contains links to individual MCLE state websites where you can download or review the MCLE rules and regulations. You will also find contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers for jurisdiction regulators and a Uniform Application for Accreditation.
Healthcare Professions
BeaconLive would love to help you get accredited to deliver CME programs to healthcare professionals. Contact us here to get started. Keep reading for more information on CME accreditation.
Ongoing education in healthcare professions is crucial for maintaining high-quality patient care. It keeps professionals up-to-date with the latest medical advancements, technologies, and best practices.
Continuous learning enhances clinical skills, improves patient outcomes, and ensures compliance with changing regulations.
From workshops to online courses, healthcare organizations have various options to deliver CME programming to healthcare professionals that will expand their knowledge and advance their careers while meeting licensure requirements.
Audiologists
ASHA Approved CE Provider
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Approved CE Provider
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with accreditation services for ASHA CE Providership. Contact us here to get started.
What is an ASHA Approved CE Provider?
An ASHA Approved CE Provider is an organization that has been reviewed and approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to offer continuing education courses that provide ASHA continuing education units (CEUs) to speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists.
Who is ASHA Approved CE Providership for?
How to Become an ASHA Approved CE Provider
To become an ASHA Approved CE Provider, an organization must follow these steps:
1. Meet the 12 requirements outlined by ASHA for initial provider approval.
2. Submit an application and required documentation demonstrating how the organization meets the 12 requirements.
3. Pay the applicable ASHA Approved CE Provider application fee.
4. Once approved, the organization is designated as an ASHA Approved CE Provider for a 5-year period during which they can offer courses for ASHA CEUs.
5. Comply with ASHA's policies and procedures for registering courses, reporting attendance, and maintaining records throughout the 5-year approval period.
You can pursue accreditation on your own or work with us at BeaconLive to achieve accreditation status. Contact us here to get started.
Certified Diabetes Educators
ACPE Accreditation
To deliver Continuing Education to Certified Diabetes Educators, you can earn accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. See above section on Pharmacists for more information.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
To deliver Continuing Education to Certified Diabetes Educators, you can also earn accreditation through ANCC. See above section on nurses for more information.
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with accreditation services for both ACPE and ANCC. Contact us here to get started.
Dentists
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with accreditation services for ACCME. Contact us here to get started.
Commission For Continuing Education Provider Recognition (ADA CERP)
ADA CERP is a program for reviewing providers of continuing dental education and recognizing those that demonstrate that they routinely meet certain basic standards of educational quality.
What are ADA CERP Recognition Standards?
The ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures are the basis for evaluating CE providers' practices for planning, implementing and evaluating continuing dental education.
Who is ADA CERP Accreditation For?
ADA CERP Accreditation is for dental professionals seeking to offer certified continuing education to the dental community.
All of the U.S. licensing jurisdictions that have currently implemented CE requirements for licensure renewal of dentists and allied staff accept the credits offered by ADA CERP recognized providers toward these requirements. However, each licensing jurisdiction may have additional criteria that must be met.
How to Get ADA CERP Accreditation?
For new applicants, the initial recognition process may take seven to twelve months.
CE providers seeking ADA CERP recognition must first demonstrate that they meet CERP Eligibility Criteria though the Pre-application process.
Providers that have submitted a Pre-application and that the Commission has found to be eligible will be invited to apply for CERP recognition. The Commission will supply application materials and instructions for the next application deadline. Applications are accepted twice a year, usually in January and June, according to the published schedule.
Visit the CEPR website to pursue accreditation on your own or contact us at BeaconLive to leverage our accreditation services.
Healthcare Professionals (MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, Family Physicians, Optometrists, Osteopaths, Emergency Physicians, Paramedics, Dieticians)
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with Joint-Providership accreditation services for ACCME. Contact us here to get started.
ACCME Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accreditation to deliver Continuing Medical Education (CME).
What Is ACCME Accreditation?
ACCME accreditation is meant to facilitate opportunities for lifelong learning for professionals in the medical community. One hour of continuing medical education equals 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Since medicine is constantly evolving, medical professionals must learn new skills to reflect the best possible medical care for their patients.
This will allow them to improve their performance and save lives with new techniques.
Who Is ACCME Accreditation For?
ACCME Accreditation is for any provider of CME courses. CME courses are geared towards doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who require certification or licensure to practice medicine.
These medical professionals must complete a specific amount of CME credits to keep their licenses for a specific time.
There are also specific topics in CME, such as mental health, substance abuse awareness, and patient care updates.
The timeframe and required credits vary for specific health professionals (doctors vs registered nurses vs physicians assistants, etc.), so professionals must inquire with their accrediting body.
Physicians can use the online resources provided by The American Medical Association, or AMA, to log and track their CME activities. This allows professionals access to their continuing medical education records to keep tabs on which classes they need to complete.
How To Get ACCME Accreditation
The ACCME accredits organizations that provide continuing medical education. The ACCME does not accredit individual educational activities.
BeaconLive, through our partner, an ACCME accredited provider of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, can offer Joint Providership accreditation and oversight for your programs.
You can also seek ACCME accreditation yourself. For initial applicants, the accreditation process takes 12-18 months and over $10,000. Joint Providership approval takes 2-4+ weeks and pricing is based on the number of courses.
To begin and support your process, please review the educational information about ACCME accreditation and expectations found on this FAQ webpage.
You can pursue accreditation on your own or leverage BeaconLive's accreditation services. Contact us here to get started.
Laboratory Technicians
In order to deliver Continuing Education courses to clinical laboratory technicians, you will need to become an ASCLS P.A.C.E.-approved provider.
ASCLE - the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science offers the Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®) which is an administrative system serving as the quality assurance mechanism for continuing education programs offered to clinical laboratory professionals.
P.A.C.E.® is of benefit to continuing education providers and the laboratory professionals who participate in the programs they provide.
Participants in P.A.C.E.®-approved educational sessions have confidence in the quality of the program. P.A.C.E.® continuing education contact hours satisfy continuing education requirements for federal regulations, state licensure, certification agencies, and employers.
Educational programs may be in a number of different formats — from large, multiple-day annual meetings to self-instructional material on CDs, journal articles, or websites.
To learn more about P.A.C.E.®, associated fees, and how to become a provider, please contact Andrea Hickey, ASCLS Director of P.A.C.E.® and Operations, at andreah@ascls.org.
Occupational Therapists
Accreditation for Occupational Therapy Continuing Education
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with accreditation services. Contact us here to get started. ACCME Joint-Providership accreditation can also be used for meeting CE requirements for OT, PT, Optometrists, and Dieticians. State licensing boards should be consulted for credit acceptance.
If you would like to deliver Continuing Education (CE) to physical therapists on a state-by-state approval, you will have to visit your state accrediting body. Each state has their own set of requirements and regulations for delivering accredited CE courses and webinars.
For example, if you would like to deliver Continuing Education to occupational therapists in the state of Massachusetts, you would work with the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions to have your CE courses accredited.
Don't let this process overwhelm you, though. Our accreditation services will ensure that your courses meet the standards of each state you wish to deliver CE in. Fill out a quick form here to get started.
Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE Accreditation
ACEP Accreditation (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education)
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What is ACPE Accreditation?
ACPE accreditation for pharmacy continuing education is a voluntary process where an organization submits to an evaluation to determine if it meets ACPE's standards for developing and delivering quality continuing pharmacy education activities.
Who is ACPE Accreditation for?
ACPE accreditation for continuing pharmacy education is intended for organizations that develop and deliver continuing education activities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
How to get ACPE Accreditation?
To get ACPE accreditation, an organization can apply to become an ACPE-accredited provider by submitting an application and fee. Alternatively, it can enter into a joint providership agreement with an existing ACPE-accredited provider to offer activities under that provider's accreditation. BeaconLive can work with you to achieve ACEP accreditation. Contact us here to get started.
The accreditation process involves an evaluation to determine if the organization meets ACPE's standards related to the content, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of continuing pharmacy education activities.
The process for becoming an ACPE-accredited provider for continuing pharmacy education involves the following key steps:
Initial Application
- The organization must have been operational for at least 6 months and have planned, implemented, and evaluated at least 3 educational activities for healthcare professionals.
- Submit the ACPE Initial Application along with a non-refundable application fee, documentation of legal organizational status, and financial statements.
- ACPE's Board of Directors reviews the application and either awards or denies accredited provider status.
Initial Accreditation Term
If accredited, the initial term is 2 years during which the provider must:- Respond to information requests from ACPE
- Report activities via ACPE's online tools
- Pay annual accreditation fees
- Undergo periodic monitoring reviews
- Ensure the administrator attends an ACPE workshop or webinar series
Reaccreditation
- Every 6 years, the provider must submit a comprehensive Self-Assessment Report evaluating compliance with each ACPE standard, along with supporting documentation.
- ACPE conducts a review involving staff, field reviewers, and the Commission, which may include conference calls with the provider.
- Based on the review, ACPE's Board determines if accreditation should be renewed for another term (length varies).
So in summary, it involves an initial application, a 2-year accredited term with monitoring, followed by periodic comprehensive reviews and reaccreditation decisions by ACPE to maintain accredited provider status on an ongoing basis.
You can pursue accreditation or partner with BeaconLive for accreditation services. Contact us here to get started.
Physical Therapists
Accreditation for Physical Therapy Continuing Education
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with accreditation services. Contact us here to get started. ACCME Joint-Providership accreditation can also be used for meeting CE requirements for OT, PT, Optometrists, and Dieticians. State licensing boards should be consulted for credit acceptance.
If you would like to deliver Continuing Education (CE) to physical therapists on a state-by-state approval, you will have to visit your state accrediting body. Each state has their own set of requirements and regulations for delivering accredited CE courses and webinars.
For example, if you would like to deliver Continuing Education to physical therapists in the state of Massachusetts, you would work with the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions to have your CE courses accredited.
Don't let this process overwhelm you, though. Our Joint Providership accreditation services will ensure that your courses meet the standards of each state you wish to deliver CE in. Fill out a quick form here to get started.
Registered Nurses
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education).
BeaconLive assists our clients in achieving Joint Providership accreditation to deliver Continuing Medical Education to Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Ask our team how to assist you.
What Is NCPD Accreditation?
If you decide that you don't want to receive Joint Providership to deliver the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, we can alternatively support Joint Providership to deliver Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) directly through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Accreditation in NCPD recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in the ability to deliver nursing continuing professional development or approve organizations or individuals that have demonstrated excellence in the ability to deliver NCPD.
Private and public healthcare organizations rely on ANCC credentials to promote excellence in nursing and healthcare globally.
Who Is NCPD Accreditation For?
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognizes the development and delivery of high-quality NCPD by organizations worldwide, including health ministries, nursing organizations, employers, and education providers.
Since nurses are on the front lines and work directly with patients daily, they must stay current on any updates to the medical field and their specialty area.
How To Get NCPD Accreditation
Eligibility requires an organization to use ANCC criteria for at least 6 months prior to application. Start by using the NCPD Accreditation Self-Assessment Tool to assess your readiness to apply.
If the qualifications for application are met, follow the steps to Become an Accredited Provider.
Applications are accepted 3 times annually, known as application cycles. First-time applicants may be accredited for up to 2 years. Renewing applicants may be accredited for up to 4 years. Organizations must reapply prior to the end of each term.
You can pursue accreditation on your own or leverage BeaconLive's Joint Providership accreditation services. Contact us to get started.
Respiratory Therapists
AARC CRCE Accreditation
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE)
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What is AARC CRCE Accreditation?
AARC CRCE Accreditation is for organizations that plan, conduct, evaluate, and continuously improve continuing education courses for respiratory therapists and other professionals in the respiratory care field.
Who is AARC CRCE Accreditation For?
These organizations can include universities, professional associations, healthcare facilities, private companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
How To Get AARC CRCE Accreditation?
To become accredited for AARC CRCE, an organization must follow these steps:
- Meet the 12 requirements outlined by the AARC for initial provider approval, which include having an identifiable continuing education unit, ensuring responsibility for adhering to AARC's CE requirements, conducting needs assessments, developing learning outcomes, involving qualified personnel, providing an appropriate learning environment, and evaluating the program.
- Submit an application and required documentation demonstrating how the organization meets the 12 requirements.
- Pay the applicable AARC Approved CE Provider application fee.
- Once approved, the organization is designated as an AARC Approved CE Provider for a 5-year period during which they can offer courses for AARC CRCE credits.
- Comply with AARC's policies and procedures for registering courses, reporting attendance, and maintaining records throughout the 5-year approval period.
The approval process ensures that organizations offering AARC CRCE credits maintain high standards in continuing education for respiratory therapists and other respiratory care professionals
You can pursue accreditation on your own or use BeacoLive's accreditation services. Contact us here to get started.
Speech and Language Pathologists
Accreditation for Speech and Language Pathology Continuing Education
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with accreditation services. Contact us here to get started. ACCME Joint-Providership accreditation can also be used for meeting CE requirements for OT, PT, Optometrists, and Dieticians. State licensing boards should be consulted for credit acceptance.
If you would like to deliver Continuing Education (CE) to physical therapists on a state-by-state approval, you will have to visit your state accrediting body. Each state has their own set of requirements and regulations for delivering accredited CE courses and webinars.
Don't let this process overwhelm you, though. Our accreditation services will ensure that your courses meet the standards of each state you wish to deliver CE in. Fill out a quick form here to get started.
Mental Health & Social Services Professions
BeaconLive would love to help you get accredited to deliver Continuing Education to mental health professionals. Contact us here to get started. Keep reading for more information on delivering accredited CE.
Continuous learning is vital in Mental Health & Social Services. Professionals must stay current with evolving treatment modalities, ethical guidelines, and cultural competencies.
Ongoing education enhances skills, improves client outcomes, and maintains licensure.
Regular training ensures practitioners provide the highest quality support in an ever-changing field, from trauma-informed care to telehealth practices.
Certified Rehab Counselors (CRC)
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
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In order to deliver continuing education to certified rehab counselors, you must become a pre-approved CE Provider with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
How to Become a CRCC Approved Provider of Continuing Education?
Pre-approved continuing education activities are divided into three application processes. When participants are charged a fee, the standard application process is followed. When participants are not charged a fee, the in-service application process is followed. Conferences follow the conference application process.
The step-by-step instructions for submitting all three types of applications are presented in the CRCC Continuing Education Pre-Approval Manual.
Don't let this process overwhelm you. Our accreditation services will ensure that your courses meet the standards to deliver CE. Fill out a quick form here to get started.
Psychologists
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with accreditation services to delivery Continuing Education to psychologists. Contact us here to get started.
APA CE Sponsor
American Psychological Association (APA) CE Sponsor Approval
What Is APA Continuing education sponsor approval (CESA)?
The Office of CE Sponsor Approval (CESA) was created by APA to facilitate psychologists’ access to CE programs, and works in conjunction with the Continuing Education Committee (CEC). CEC meets twice per year—each spring and fall—to collectively review the applications received for both renewing sponsors and new applicants seeking to become APA-approved sponsors of continuing education to psychologists. More info can be found on the APA website.
Who Is APA CESA For?
APA CESA is for providers of continuing education courses for psychologists and other mental health professionals.
How To become an APA CE sponsor?
To begin the APA CESA application process you should visit the CESA Application page. You can also submit a draft application for review.
You Can Also Become Accredited Through NASW To Deliver Continuing Education To Psychologists
NASW Accreditation
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
What Is A NASW Accreditation?
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-Approved CE accreditation is a program that enables continuing professional education for social workers.
By consistent participation in continuing education beyond the entry-level professional degree, social workers can maintain and increase their proficiency.
Who Is NASW Accreditation For?
NASW-Approved CE accreditation is for National Associations/ or Organizations that offer formal continuing education (CE) programs relevant to social workers.
NASW's CE Approval Program is endorsed by more than 46 state licensure boards without restrictions. Please check the Social Work Licensure Board Endorsements to find your state board's requirements.
How To Get NASW Accreditation
National Organizations that want to offer continuing education programs for professional social workers must apply electronically via email to the NASW CE Approval Program for review and consideration.
Program types include but are not limited to workshops, conferences, and internet-based distance-learning education.
Individual Practitioners should seek approval through their state board and/or local NASW chapter.
You can pursue accreditation on your own or leverage BeaconLive's accreditation services. Contact us here to get started.
Social Workers, Counselors & Mental Health Professionals
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NASW Accreditation
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
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What Is A NASW Accreditation?
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-Approved CE accreditation is a program that enables continuing professional education for social workers.
By consistent participation in continuing education beyond the entry-level professional degree, social workers can maintain and increase their proficiency.
Who Is NASW Accreditation For?
NASW-Approved CE accreditation is for National Associations/ or Organizations that offer formal continuing education (CE) programs relevant to social workers.
NASW's CE Approval Program is endorsed by more than 46 state licensure boards without restrictions. Please check the Social Work Licensure Board Endorsements to find your state board's requirements.
How To Get NASW Accreditation
National Organizations that want to offer continuing education programs for professional social workers must apply electronically via email to the NASW CE Approval Program for review and consideration.
Program types include but are not limited to workshops, conferences, and internet-based distance-learning education.
Individual Practitioners should seek approval through their state board and/or local NASW chapter.
You can pursue accreditation on your own or leverage our accreditation services for full-service support.
Business & Financial Professions
Continuous learning is crucial in the dynamic world of business and finance. Professionals must stay current with evolving regulations, emerging technologies, and market trends.
Ongoing education programs offer specialized courses in areas like risk management, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
These opportunities enhance skills, boost career prospects, and ensure practitioners deliver top-tier services to clients and organizations.
Accountants
NASBA Accreditation for CPE
BeaconLive would love to help you get NASBA accredited to deliver CPE to accountants. Contact us here to get started. For more information on getting NASBA accredited, keep reading.
Continuing Professional Education, or CPE credits, are points professionals earn for participating in specialized instruction and training in accounting.
Its purpose is to ensure that all professionals in the field stay current on significant developments that directly impact their work. They allow companies to remain competitive and enable employees to further their careers.
What Is NASBA Accreditation For CPE?
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) is a non-profit organization that provides a platform for all 55 U.S. states and territories' Boards of Accountancy. NASBA accreditation for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) signifies that a learning program has met specific standards of instructional quality set by NASBA, thereby ensuring its acceptance across the United States.
NASBA's National Registry of CPE Sponsors recognizes CPE providers who offer programs in accordance with nationally recognized standards. This accreditation helps professionals in fields such as accounting to ensure that the CPE credits they earn are relevant, effective, and can be duly recognized for their professional development and regulatory compliance.
Who is NASBA Accreditation For?
NASBA accreditation is primarily for professionals working in fields where Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is a requirement, such as accounting, finance, and related sectors. These professionals need to earn a certain number of CPE credits over a defined period to retain their professional licenses and keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date. NASBA's CPE accreditation ensures that the courses they take are of a high standard, relevant to their profession, and recognized across all U.S. states and territories.
In a broader sense, NASBA accreditation is also for institutions and organizations that wish to provide CPE programs. These providers seek NASBA's recognition to demonstrate their commitment to quality education and to assure prospective participants that their courses fulfill the nationally recognized standards.
NASBA accreditation not only acts as a quality benchmark but also enhances the credibility and reputation of CPE providers among professionals and regulatory bodies alike.
How To Get NASBA Accreditation For CPE
The first step to becoming a National Registry Sponsor is to complete and submit an Interest Form indicating the delivery methods your organization plans to offer.
The delivery methods include live instruction, internet-based classes, QAS self-study, blended learning, and nano-learning. An email containing a link to the initial online application will be sent to the contact listed on the interest form.
The contact for your organization should review the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs and gather supporting documentation that must be submitted as part of the initial application.
The initial application contains help text to assist in the completion of required elements. Sample templates of necessary documents are available on the NASBA website.
Business Professionals (CEU or CPD)
Do Your Learners Need Accredited Continuing Education Programs?
Many business professionals like marketing, sales, operations and leadership roles do not require accredited continuing education to maintain their business roles. If you are looking to deliver Continuing Education or Professional Development to these types of professionals, you can consider delivering Certificates of Attendance (COAs) to your programs for an added value.
If you are unsure if your learners need accredited CE content or not, you can browse through the IACET CEU Directory for a list of companies, regulatory boards and organizations that accept the IACET CEU credit.
The Power of a Certificate of Attendance (COA)
Providing a Certificate of Attendance (COA) at the end of your professional education programs provides a value-add experience for your attendees as a tangible takeaway. It also can help to expand your brand awareness, credibility and value.
The best part about delivering COAs is that they don't require an accreditation process. Talk to the team at BeaconLive to deliver CoOAs at the end of any program.
IACET Accreditation
Many business professionals like engineers, safety and compliance officers, human resource professionals, educators, trainers, and more require continuing education to maintain licensure.
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) accreditation represents a benchmark of excellence in instructional practices and standards across a wide range of industries and disciplines.
You can pursue IACET Accreditation if you are looking to deliver accredited Continuing Education Units to various business professionals.
IACET CEU Directory
Browse through this list for companies, regulatory boards and organizations that accept the IACET CEU credit: Browse Here
CEU or CPD Accreditation
Continuing Professional Development (CPD), or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) refers to a set of activities that help with the maintenance of current skills and the development of new knowledge.
They range from formal courses led by instructors to self-paced virtual professional development opportunities.
CPD also refers to the Continuing Education required by legal professionals in Canada.
What Is CEU / CPD Accreditation?
Continuing Professional Development is more than a training program. Its goal is to expand skills and knowledge for the future.
At the end of a CPD or CEU course, participants receive a certificate to demonstrate what they've learned. This documentation can be included in a job application to give them a leg up on the competition or shown to an employer to show they've acquired a new skill.
Who Is CPD Accreditation For?
CPD accreditation is required for many professions, including engineers, safety and compliance officers, human resource professionals, educators, trainers, and more
A member of an accrediting body will most likely have CPD requirements attached to their profession by a governing institution or employer.
If CPD is formally regulated, professionals must track their progress and CPD activities to be CPD accredited in that area. Employers typically formulate CPD plans to help employees take a targeted approach to continuing professional development.
How To Get CPD Accreditation
Obtaining CPD accreditation will vary by profession and state. However, you can contact the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training to become an IACET-accredited provider.
You can download the Accreditation Readiness Calculator and Guide to IACET Accreditation to understand what to expect from the accreditation process and policies, fees, and timelines.
Certified Case Managers (CCM)
PACE Provider for Certified Case Managers
In order to deliver Continuing Education (CE) programs to Certified Case Managers, you must become a Pre-Approved Continuing Education (PACE) provider.
How to Become a PACE Provider?
To become a PACE provider, you must submit an online application on the CCM website.
Don't let this process overwhelm you. Our accreditation services will ensure that your courses meet the standards to deliver CE. Fill out a quick form here to get started.
Certified Disability Management Specialists (CDMS)
Accreditation for Certified Disability Management Specialists (CDMS)
In order to deliver Continuing Education (CE) programs to certified disability management specialists you must become accredited by CDMS.
Who is CDMS Accreditation For?
CDMS accreditation is for individuals or organizations who would like to provide Continuing Education (CE) courses for disability management specialists.
How to Get CDMS Accreditation?
Providers of CE programs in disability management who wish to obtain CDMS accreditation bust submit an online application. You can view the application portal here.
Don't let this process overwhelm you. Our partners for CDMS accreditation will ensure that your courses meet the standards to deliver CE. Fill out a quick form here to get started.
Certified Financial Planners
CE Sponsorship for CFP
Continuing Education (CE) Sponsorship for Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Visit their website here.
What Is CE Sponsorship?
Continuing Education (CE) sponsorship allows education partners to reach more than 95,000 Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professionals nationwide to deliver required CE credits.
CE Sponsor registration is by calendar year and must be renewed annually.
Who Is CE Sponsorship For?
The target audience for CE sponsorship is both profit and non-profit organizations in the financial planning field.
Organizations that register as General and/or Ethics CE Sponsors are able to offer programs pre-accepted for CE credit. CFP Board requires CFP® professionals to complete 28 hours of general CE every 2 years, and 2 hours of CFP Board-approved Ethics CE.
Eligible program content relates directly to one or more of CFP Board's Principal Knowledge Topics.
How to Get CE Sponsorship
Organizations can register online to become a general CE Sponsor.
The annual sponsorship rate is $250 for non-profit organizations and $500 for profit organizations. If registering as a non-profit you will be required to provide your IRS Tax ID number and upload proof of non-profit status. Sponsorship fees are not prorated.
The first step is to read the Terms & Conditions for a sponsor offering General or Ethics CE. Then you can register your organization by creating an online account.
Human Resources
Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
In order to deliver Continuing Education courses to HR professionals, you will need to become an Approved Provider (AP) by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
HRCI is the premier credentialing organization for the human resource profession, setting the standard for HR rigor, excellence and expertise.
What is an HRCI Approved Provider (AP)?
An HRCI Approved Provider (AP) is an organization that offers quality public continuing education events / training that are pre-approved based on aligning with HRCI's Exam Content Outlines.
An organization can become either a full AP or a conference only provider:
- Conference Only: an organization creates aa profile and chooses to only develop and conduct a conference that has concurrent-programs. Such activities must comply with the HRCI policies and procedures and alignment with Exam Content Outlines.
- Approved Provider: an organization creates a profile, completes an application, and- one approved- can submit a limitless range of programs. Activities can be webinars, seminars, online courses or conferences. Such activities must comply with the HRCI policies and procedures and alignment with the Exam Content Outlines.
How to Become an HRCI Approved Provider (AP)?
If already an AP, simply maintain/renew your application every 12-months. To become a new AP, you must apply and register for the program if you or your organization provides HR-themed events or activities.
These programs must align with the various Exam Content Outlines for the HRCI suite of credentials.
Learn how to submit your initial application using this manual.
Don't let this process overwhelm you. Our partners for HRCI accreditation will ensure that your courses meet the standards to deliver CE. Fill out a quick form here to get started.
The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) is a nonprofit professional membership organization devoted to promoting, educating, and connecting human resources professionals in the workplace.
To deliver continuing education to HR professionals, you can become a SHRM Recertification Provider.
What is a SHRM Recertification Provider?
Become a SHRM Recertification Provider to deliver HR or HR-related programming, award PDCs for individual HR programs, to list your programs in SHRM's Recertification Provider Directory and promote your SHRM-approved status.
How To Become a SHRM Recertification Provider?
You can become a SHRM Recertification Provider by applying on their website. For your activity to qualify for PDC's it must align with one of more of SHRM competencies: Leadership, Ethical Practice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Relationship Management, Communication, Business Acumen, Consultation, Analytical Aptitude, Global Mindset, or HR Expertise.
You can get started by visiting their website, or contacting them at recertificationprovider@shrm.org or by calling them at 800-283-7476.
Architecture & Real Estate Professions
Continuous learning is crucial in the ever-evolving fields of architecture and real estate. Professionals must stay updated on emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and changing regulations.
Ongoing education programs offer opportunities to refine skills, explore innovative design concepts, and understand market trends. This commitment to learning ensures practitioners remain competitive and deliver cutting-edge solutions to clients.
Architects
AIA Accreditation
AIA, or the American Institute of Architects, is a professional association that offers accreditation.
This accreditation program helps architects obtain valuable skills they need to meet the requirements of their licensing jurisdiction.
Become an AIA Continuing Education Provider through their website here.
What Is AIA Accreditation?
American Institute of Architects accreditation is meant to help advance American's quality of life and allow architectural professionals to uphold health and safety in their designs.
Who Is AIA Accreditation For?
AIA accreditation is for architects looking to establish credibility as trusted industry members.
You can also earn this accreditation if you're enrolled in an intern development program or currently work under the supervision of a licensed architect.
AIA accreditation helps them build meaningful relationships with clients and allows them to stand out from registered architects, or R.As.
How To Get AIA Accreditation
Architects seeking this accreditation need a combination of education, experience, and good exam scores to add the professional title after their name.
Read through the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs to understand provider responsibilities and requirements and complete the online application.
Once they have processed and approved your subscription application and payment, you will receive access to the CE dashboard to submit your courses for review.
Mortgage Brokers
NMLS Licensing
The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS)
What Is NMLS Licensing?
The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) is a licensing and registration system for the non-depository financial services industries.
The goal of NMLS is to employ the benefits of local, state-based financial services regulation on a nationwide platform that provides for improved coordination and information sharing among regulators, increased efficiencies for industry, and enhanced consumer protection.
Who Is NMLS Licensing For?
49 state agencies use NMLS for mortgage licensing, while 55 use the system to manage licensing for other nonbank entities (e.g., money services businesses, consumer finance, and debt).
Each state, including the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, has its own state licensing requirements.
How To Get NMLS Licensing
Before applying to be a course provider, visit the NMLS Course Provider Resources Page for information on how to submit your application, submit courses for approval, and access other resources.
Follow the Course Provider Application Process. Prepare the required documentation, submit the online application to the Education Management System, and upload the required documents to the NMLS Course Approval Portal.
Insurance & Risk Management Professions
Continuous learning is crucial in the dynamic field of Insurance & Risk Management. Professionals must stay updated on evolving regulations, emerging risks, and innovative mitigation strategies.
Ongoing education enhances expertise, ensures compliance, and improves decision-making. From new technologies to state and federal requirements, staying informed through professional development courses and certifications is essential for career growth and effective risk management.
Insurance Agent, Insurance Adjuster
Licensing / Accreditation
If you would like to deliver Continuing Education (CE) to insurance adjusters, or insurance agents, you will have to visit your state accrediting body. Each state has their own set of requirements and regulations for delivering accredited CE courses and webinars.
For example, if you would like to deliver Continuing Education to insurance adjusters and insurance agents in the state of Massachusetts, you would work with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance to have your CE courses accredited.
Don't let this process overwhelm you, though. Our partners for insurance agent and insurance adjuster accreditation will ensure that your courses meet the standards of each state you wish to deliver CE in. Fill out a quick form here to get started.
Personal Care Professions
Ongoing education is crucial in the profession of personal care. It keeps professionals updated on the latest techniques, safety protocols, and industry trends. Regular training enhances skills, ensures compliance with regulations, and improves client satisfaction.
From elderly caregivers to massage therapists, continuous learning fosters career growth, opens new opportunities, and maintains the highest standards of care and service.
Elder Care and Caregivers
National Association of Long-Term Care Administrators Board (NAB), IACET, ANCC
There is one credentialing body for Continuing Education specifically for elder care and caregivers, the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrators Board (NAB).
You could also get accredited via IACET to deliver CE to elder care practitioners and caregivers. For example, the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), and the National Council of Certified Activity Professionals (NCCAP) both offer certification regarding physical, mental, psychosocial well-being for ongoing eldercare. Both of those organizations comply with IACET.
Another related accrediting body for elder care and caregivers is the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), which is also outlined earlier in this blog.
To deliver continuing education for elder care and caregivers, you should get accredited by NAB, IACET or ANCC, all of which are outlined in this page.
For quick reference, here are links to each of those organizations.
International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)
What is National Associate of Long-Term Care Administrators Board (NAB) Licensing?
The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) reviews and approves thousands of continuing education programs offered by hundreds of providers across the country.
This accreditation allows providers to deliver Continuing Education, either in-person or virtually, approved by NAB through the NCERS.
Who is NAB Licensing For?
There are no limitations to CE Provider membership. If your organization provides continuing education to Long Term Care Administrators, or Senior Living and Health Service Executives, either in-person or through distance learning, you are eligible to become a NCERS CE Provider and deliver CE hours approved by NAB.
How to get NAB Licensing?
To become a CE Provider, you must fill out this application with your contact and company info. Your submission will be sent directly to nab@nabweb.org. The team at NAB will follow up with you directly on next steps.
Estheticians / NCEA Certified
National Coalition of Estheticians Association (NCEA)
To deliver continuing education to estheticians, you can become accredited by a state regulatory board and / or with the NCEA Commission on Accreditation.
What Is NCEA Accreditation?
The NCEA Commission on Accreditation (COA) was formed to facilitate and supervise the continuing education requirements of the skin care professional for recertification and/or relicensure.
Continuing Education (CEs) units are required to be maintained by NCEA Certified professionals, and some state regulatory boards also require CEs for relicensure.
How To Get NCEA COA-Approved?
To become a NCEA accredited CE provider, you must visit their website and submit the electronic application, as well as all necessary documents at least 60 calendar days before the activity is to be presented.
A fee will also be required. Full fee breakdowns are available on their website.
Approval is valid for two years from the date of acceptance.
Massage Therapists
NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider (APCE)
If an individual or organization wishes to deliver continuing education to massage therapists, they must become an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board For Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork (NCBTMB).
What Is An NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider?
A NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider (APCE)—commonly referred to as an Approved Provider or AP—is a massage therapy continuing education instructor or organization that has exhibited quality instruction of the highest standards throughout the profession.
For over two decades, NCBTMB’s Program has served as a key component of its certification program to ensure Certificants have access to reliable, credible, high-quality massage therapy continuing education throughout their careers. In addition, NCBTMB serves as the entity liable for approving continuing education for many states for licensure renewal.
Board Certificants must re-certify every two years and are required to earn 24 credits from a NCBTMB Approved Provider within that two-year period—meaning the highest quality massage therapists and bodyworkers will be seeking out your classes to further improve their knowledge and skills.
How To Become an Approved Continuing Education Provider for Massage Therapists?
To become an APCE for massage therapists, you can apply on NCBTMB.org.
APPROVED PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS
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Meet NCBTMB’s AP Instructor Qualifications
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Necessary course documentation (course description, learning outcomes, course outline)
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Must have taught the course at least 1 time within the last year to a group of 5 or more participants
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Completed feedback forms from 5+ participants
APPROVED PROVIDER COSTS
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$225 for individuals
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$450 for organizations or conference/tradeshow providers
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$35 per new course submitted
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$50 for New York Sponsorship approval
Health Education & Medical Administration
Ongoing education in Health Education & Medical Administration is crucial for staying current with evolving healthcare practices, policies, and technologies. Professionals in these fields must continually update their knowledge through workshops, seminars, and certifications.
This commitment to learning ensures effective leadership, improved patient outcomes, and compliance with changing regulations in the dynamic healthcare landscape.
Health Education Specialists
NCHEC Designated Provider Status
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) Designated Provider Status
You're in luck! BeaconLive can support you with accreditation services. Contact us here to get started.
What is NCHEC Designated Provider Status?
NCHEC Designated Provider Status refers to an accreditation awarded by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) to organizations that offer continuing education programs and activities for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®).
How to earn NCHEC Designated Provider Status?
organizations can earn NCHEC Designated Provider Status by following these steps:
- Meet the criteria and requirements set by NCHEC for offering continuing education activities for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®).
- Submit an application to NCHEC under one of the four Designated Provider categories based on the frequency and scope of their continuing education offerings:
- Single Event Provider (SEP) - For offering a few programs per year
- Universal Provider (USEP) - For organizations without a CHES®/MCHES® on planning committee
- Multiple Event Provider (MEP) - For offering several activities, approved for 2-4 years
- Annual Event Provider (AEP) - For organizations with an annual regional/national conference
- Have at least one CHES®/MCHES® on their planning committee (except for USEP).
- Demonstrate the ability to meet NCHEC's criteria, such as conducting needs assessments, developing learning outcomes aligned with the Areas of Responsibility, involving qualified personnel, providing appropriate learning environments, and evaluating programs.
Pay the applicable Designated Provider application fee to NCHEC. - Once approved, comply with NCHEC's policies and procedures for registering courses, reporting attendance, issuing certificates with the Designated Provider number, maintaining records, and submitting reports on time.
By earning Designated Provider Status, organizations can offer NCHEC-approved continuing education contact hours (CECH) for CHES®/MCHES® recertification and promote their programs as recognized by the health education profession.
You can pursue accreditation on your own or leverage BeaconLive's accreditation services. Contact us here to get started.
Medical Administrators
American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA)
To deliver continuing education to medical administrators, you must become accredited with the American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA).
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More Resources:
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For Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Accreditation
ABA, MCLE, and Continuing Legal Education Regulators Association (CLEreg)
CLEreg Interactive CLE Directory Map
https://www.clereg.org/directory
The ABA is not an accrediting body or regulatory agency, but a provider of continuing legal education to the legal community at large. CLE accreditation is given on a state-by-state basis. There is no nationwide accreditation since the MCLE programs are administered by the state supreme courts through a special CLE commission or board.
Overall, the process for MCLE accreditation is a lengthy one, requiring about two to three months of advance preparation. Each state with an MCLE requirement administers its own program with its own distinct set of rules, regulations, and sponsor fees. Therefore, a CLE provider seeking MCLE accreditation of its programs must apply to each state individually, which BeaconLive’s Workflow Processor can help streamline.
Individual attorneys may also request accreditation from their particular states after the program has taken place by providing course materials, a special application, and possibly a small fee. Again, each state has its own procedure. To learn more, visit the website of the Continuing Legal Education Regulators Association (CLEreg), which contains links to individual MCLE state websites where you may download or review the MCLE rules and regulations. You will also find contact names, addresses and telephone numbers for jurisdiction regulators, and a Uniform Application for Accreditation.
Quimbee
CLE Accreditation Requirements by State
https://www.quimbee.com/resources/cle-accreditation
Becoming an accredited continuing legal education (CLE) provider requires strict adherence to a state bar’s accreditation process. If you’re seeking to get your CLE course accredited, ensure that you follow the steps necessary in your specific jurisdiction. Each state’s bar association follows its own protocols for CLE accreditation. If you’re attempting to have your course accredited in multiple jurisdictions, you’ll need to follow the steps for approval in each state in which you would like to be accredited. This page contains a summary of the CLE accreditation process for each U.S. state.
For Continuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
https://www.accme.org/become-accredited
For first-time or initial applicants, the accreditation process takes twelve to eighteen months. To begin and support your process, please review the educational information about ACCME accreditation and expectations, found on this FAQ webpage.
The ACCME accredits organizations that provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACCME does not accredit individual educational activities.
For Continuing Professional Education (CPE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation
National Registry of CPE Sponsors
https://www.nasbaregistry.org/preparing-to-apply
The first step to becoming a National Registry Sponsor is to complete and submit an Interest Form indicating the delivery methods your organization plans to offer. The delivery methods include group live, group internet based, QAS self study, blended learning and nano learning. An email containing a link to the online initial application will be sent to the contact listed on the Interest Form.
The contact for your organization should review the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs and gather supporting documentation that is required to be submitted as part of the initial application.
The initial application contains help text to assist in completion of required elements. Sample templates of required documents are available on the NASBA website.
CPE Requirements by State
https://www.nasbaregistry.org/cpe-requirements
All jurisdictions accept courses from Registry sponsors to a certain extent. However, some jurisdictions have additional requirements. You can see which jurisdictions have these requirements by using the Filter feature on this page.
Click on the jurisdiction name on this page to see a summary of requirements. Use the slider bar to the right of the requirements list to view additional requirements.
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
https://nasba.org/stateboards/
Here you will find the contact information, as well as a listing of statutes, for the State Board of Accountancy in each of the 55 jurisdictions.
HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
HRCI®, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is the premier credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession. HRCI develops and offers world-class learning, as well as the administration of eight global certificates and is dedicated to helping professionals achieve new competencies that drive business results.
An independent nonprofit organization, HRCI is dedicated to advancing the HR profession by developing and administering best-in-class certificates, including:
Become and Approved Provider (AP) or Conference Provider (CP) by getting started here.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Accreditation
International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
https://www.iacet.org/ce-t-accreditation/application-process/
The Accredited Provider (AP) application and review is a rigorous process that involves extensive hands-on evaluation by the IACET Commission. Its thorough nature ensures that AP status is valued in the marketplace and that organizations that have been approved as an IACET Accredited Provider are the best of the best.
The IACET application process is completely online. Application can be found on the IACET website.
For Joint Commission, CARF, COA, EAGLE and IACET Accreditation
Accreditation Guru
https://accreditationguru.com/accreditation-programs-2/
Accreditation Guru offers a variety of ways to help your organization on the road to accreditation. Below is a list of their current offerings. For more information click on the links provided.
Continuing and Higher Education Accreditation
Hourly or Project Specific Help
Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition
(Dental and other Healthcare Providers)
Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition (CCERP)
The Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition serves the public, the dental profession, and other healthcare providers by developing and implementing standards that promote excellence in continuing dental education to support professional competence and continuous improvement of patient care.
The CCERP application process is completely online. The application can be found on the CCERP website.
Quick Reference Chart On How To Get Accredited
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Who is Your Audience? What is Their Credential? |
Your Accrediting Body & How to Find Them |
How to Get Started |
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Lawyers (CLE) |
Each individual state bar |
BeaconLive can manage all aspects of CLE accreditation applications, learner tracking, certificate issuance and jurisdiction reporting. Our in-house CLE specialists will ensure your courses are applied for accreditation in each state or jurisdiction selected by your learners, track the status, and submit attendance reports where applicable. Our solution includes access to our CE Application Workflow Processor: one unified dashboard to automate the application, approval, tracking and lifecycle process for CLE accreditation applications and audits. |
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Doctors (CME) |
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) |
BeaconLive, through our partner The Tennessee Medical Association, an ACCME accredited provider of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, can offer accreditation and oversight for your programs. You can also handle this step yourself using BeaconLive's Admin Workflow Processor. Note: for first-time, or initial applicants, the accreditation process takes 12-18 months. The ACCME accredits organizations that provide CME for physicians, not individual educational activities. |
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Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses |
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) |
Same as above |
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Physicians Assistants |
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. |
Same as above |
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Behavioral Health Specialists & Psychologists |
America Psychological Association (APA) |
Depending on your needs, our accrediting partner might be able to help. Please reach out to discuss. To begin the APA accreditation process on your own, your program must first register as an applicant in the APA Commission on Accreditation (CoA) Portal. After submitting your registration, OPCA staff will review and approve. |
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Social Workers |
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) |
Apply electronically by sending all required application materials via email to the NASW CE Approval Program for review and consideration. Review the Social Work Licensure Board Endorsements to find your state board's requirements. |
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Joint Accreditation |
Joint Accreditation Review Committee (Joint ARC) |
Review the Joint Accreditation Framework that summarizes all the components of Joint Accreditation. Once the Framework is reviewed and if still interested, the applicant team should contact Joint Accreditation to schedule an initial conference call with Joint Accreditation staff. The call will serve to answer any questions from the applicant’s team and for staff to inquire about the applicant’s program with respect to interprofessional continuing education. |
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Business Professionals & Business Leaders (CPD, CEU) |
International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) |
Create a free user account profile here. Once logged in, download the Accreditation Readiness Calculator and free Guide to IACET Accreditation for what to expect regarding the accreditation process, as well as policies, fees, and timelines. |
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Accountants (CPE) |
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) |
The first step is to complete and submit an Interest Form. You should review the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs and gather required application documentation. |
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CE Sponsorship for CFP |
Certified Financial |
The first step is to read the Terms & Conditions for a sponsor offering General or Ethics CE. Then you can register your organization by creating an online account. |
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Dentists |
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) |
Read through the Portal Instructions for Accreditation Application and email your discipline-specific manager to request an application via the Staff Directory |
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Architects |
American Institute of Architects (AIA) |
Read through the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs to understand provider responsibilities and requirements and then complete the online application. Once they have processed and approved your subscription application and payment, you will receive access to the CE dashboard to submit your courses for review. |
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Mortgage Brokers |
Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) |
Before applying to be a course provider, visit the NMLS Course Provider Resources Page for information on how to submit your application, submit courses for approval, and access other resources. Each state, including the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, has its own state licensing requirements. |
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How to Get a Course Accredited for Continuing Education?
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The easiest way to get accredited is to visit your accrediting body's website and learn about their specific requirements. Every accrediting body, as well as each state, has their own requirements and regulations when it comes to accrediting providers.
- How To Deliver Continuing Education Courses?
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You can deliver Continuing Education using an online learning platform. Here you can find 10 tips to delivering Continuing Education.
- What's the Difference Between Accreditation and Certification?
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Accreditation is a process by which an authoritative body, usually a government or professionally affiliated institution, recognizes and affirms that a program, institution, or company meets certain predefined standards of quality and competency. On the other hand, certification is a formal acknowledgement given to individuals, indicating that they have achieved certain learning outcomes or skills, usually as a result of a training course or examination set by a certifying body.
After I get Accredited, What's Next?
Leverage our LMS and webinar platform to fully optimize and monetize your accreditation status. With our comprehensive platform, you can effortlessly deliver CE content, automate certificate delivery, track user progress, and monetize your valuable educational content - all in one convenient location. Streamline your CE delivery and take your organization to the next level.
With BeaconLive, You Can:
Host CE Content In Your White-Labeled Catalog
Host all of your live and on-demand courses in the centralized location of your CE library. Customize course information, registration pages, and user dashboards. Brand the catalog with your organization's marketing assets to keep your branding consistent across all areas of the platform.
