Become a Certified Digital Accreditation Evaluator (CDAE)

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital education landscape, institutions must demonstrate excellence, integrity, and accountability. The Certified Digital Accreditation Evaluator (CDAE) training program empowers organizations to build internal expertise in accreditation readiness, digital quality assurance, and institutional evaluation—ensuring they remain competitive and compliant in a global market.

This comprehensive program is designed for educators, administrators, quality assurance officers, and emerging leaders who play a vital role in shaping institutional credibility and academic excellence.

Why This Program Matters for Institutions

Accreditation is no longer a one-time achievement—it is an ongoing commitment to quality. With increasing expectations for transparency, learning outcomes, governance, student support, and technological infrastructure, institutions must invest in trained professionals who understand international standards.

By enrolling staff in the Certified Digital Accreditation Evaluator program, organizations gain:

• Stronger internal accreditation capacity
  Staff gain expertise in preparing self-studies, conducting internal audits, and aligning operations with IACDE standards.
• Improved institutional governance and compliance
  Participants learn best practices for documentation, continuous improvement, and ethical evaluation.
• Enhanced quality assurance systems
  Trained evaluators support program review, curriculum development, and digital learning enhancement.
• Competitive advantage
  Institutions with in-house accreditation experts stand out as leaders committed to global quality benchmarks.

This program is more than training—it is a strategic investment in institutional credibility and growth.

Course Overview

The CDAE program provides a deep understanding of:

1. IACDE accreditation philosophy and framework
   Learn how digital institutions are assessed according to global standards.
2. Quality benchmarks and evidence-based evaluation
   Understand what constitutes strong documentation and compliance.
3. Institutional Self-Assessment Report (ISAR) development
   Participants practice reviewing and constructing mock ISARs.
4. Ethical and professional evaluation practices
   Gain insights into professionalism, conflict resolution, and reviewer integrity.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to confidently support accreditation processes internally or serve as official peer reviewers.

What Participants Will Learn

1. How to evaluate digital learning environments using IACDE standards
2. Best practices in assessment, documentation, and reporting
3. Methods for analyzing institutional effectiveness
4. Approaches to reviewing governance, faculty qualifications, student services, and technology systems
5. Skills for conducting ethical, unbiased peer reviews
6. How to strengthen institutional compliance and quality assurance frameworks

Who Should Enroll

This program is recommended for:

1. University and college administrators
2. Quality assurance and accreditation officers
3. Academic deans and department heads
4. Online learning directors and instructional designers
5. Policy and compliance teams
6. Institutional researchers
7. Professionals seeking to join global accreditation review panels
8. Organizations preparing for IACDE accreditation

For institutions, enrolling multiple staff members ensures a unified understanding of quality expectations and smoother accreditation preparation.

Final Certification

Participants who complete all modules, quizzes, and the Institutional Self-Assessment Report (ISAR) Mock Review will earn the prestigious:

Certified Digital Accreditation Evaluator (CDAE) Certificate

Issued by the International Accrediting Commission for Digital Education (IACDE)

This certification affirms readiness to support accreditation processes and reflects a commitment to excellence in global digital education.

Join a global network of certified evaluators advancing credibility, innovation, and trust in digital learning worldwide.

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References

European Commission. (2022). Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027). Retrieved from https://education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics/digital-education/action-plan

OECD. (2022). Unlocking High-Quality Teaching. Retrieved from https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/unlocking-high-quality-teaching_f5b82176-en.html

EDUCAUSE. (n.d.). Online Learning. Retrieved from https://www.educause.edu