Upcoming Info Sessions
Explore IACDE’s upcoming sessions to learn, prepare, and get accredited with confidence.
Free Live Webinars
Get clear answers to your biggest accreditation questions. Learn about IACDE’s model, candidacy process, timelines, and benefits.
Next Dates:
- September 19, 2025
- October 17, 2025
- November 21, 2025
- December 19, 2025
You’ll learn:
- If your institution qualifies for IACDE accreditation
- How our process compares to traditional accreditors
- What documentation you’ll need to prepare
- What to expect from candidacy to full accreditation

Hands-On Workshops – Get Ready to Apply
For schools ready to begin the accreditation process, our live prep workshops provide practical guidance on completing the application and preparing your evidence documents.
01
Candidacy Application Walkthrough: Step-by-Step Submission Guide
This session walks institutions through each section of the IACDE candidacy application. We’ll explain what each question means, how to prepare your responses, and what supporting documentation to upload. Ideal for schools ready to submit in the next 30–45 days.
02
Evidence Building for Accreditation: How to Present Your School’s Strength
Not sure what counts as credible evidence? This session helps institutions identify, organize, and present policies, sample syllabi, organizational charts, and outcomes in a format that meets IACDE standards.
03
Are You Ready for Accreditation? Candidacy Self-Assessment Workshop
This interactive session is for schools who want to assess their readiness before applying. We’ll walk you through IACDE’s candidacy readiness checklist and help you determine if now is the right time—or what to prepare first.
Latest news
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, insights, and trends in online education through our blog posts.

Why Faith-Based, Coaching, and Microlearning Institutions Need Digital Accreditation
In today’s evolving educational landscape, nontraditional institutions—such as faith-based academies, coaching programs, and microlearning platforms—are playing a pivotal role in […]

Is Your Online Institution Ready for Accreditation? A Step-by-Step Readiness Checklist
Is Your Online Institution Ready for Accreditation? A Step-by-Step Readiness Checklist As online education continues to expand globally, accreditation is […]

What Is Digital Accreditation? How Online Schools Can Get Accredited in 2025
As education increasingly shifts to virtual and hybrid delivery, digital accreditation is now essential for ensuring that online schools, universities, […]