1. Learning Solution Accreditation
Including:
Instructor-led workshops
Online (synchronous & asynchronous) training
Self-study or Independent study
Structured On-the-Job/Practicum-based
Blended delivery methods

2. Accreditation
Accreditation: a process by which a program is evaluated against defined standards and recognition is awarded by a third party if in compliance with the standards” (Association Trends, 2016)

3. Accreditation Standards Certified Learning Solutions Demonstrate:
Potential – Recognition of an Opportunity
Partnering – Engagement of Stakeholders
Planning – Alignment of the Content and the Delivery Method
Proof – Confirmation of its Viability & Feasibility
Practice – Reinforcement of Behaviors to Build Capacity
Pursuit – Monitoring the Application of the Content
Promotion – Measurement of Impact
Promise – Continuous Improvement

4. Eligibility Requirements
The Learning Solution should:
Have a well defined purpose
Have been tested in the marketplace to confirm its viability
Have processes that communicate the ethics expected of learners; learners’ superiors; course sponsors; developers; and contractors

5. Instructional Design Requirements
The learning solution should demonstrate each of the 9 Instructional design development standards
Address Sustainability
Align the Solution
Assess Performance
Collaborate and Partner
Elicit Performance Practice
Engage Learner
Enhance Retention and Transfer
Ensure Context Sensitivity
Ensure Relevance

6. Organization/Sponsor Requirements
The learning organization or program sponsor should demonstrate each of the following:
Analyze - identify the need or opportunity for the learner, organization, or marketplace
Focus –derive the rationale for this solution based on the results of the analysis
Resource - commit resources (human, technology, and financial) to support program delivery, maintenance, and improvement
Prove – create meaning from the data captured to show impact and sustainability
Forecast - monitor learner, organizational, or marketplace needs to assure continued relevance and effectiveness

7. How to Satisfy the Eligibility Requirements
Submit a written description of:
Purpose: why was the learning solution developed; what was the driver behind it;
Demographics: industry/size; reach-local/regional, multi- national; security level/type required of reviewers
Structure: how is it organized; what is the delivery format; what is the age of program; what is the average number of attendees (usage); how frequently is it offered
Ethics: What behaviors and commitments are expected of Learners; Learners’ Superiors; Course Sponsors; Learning Developers; Contractors

8. How to Satisfy the Instructional Design Requirements
Once eligible:
Confirm the solution was developed by a Certified Instructional Designer Developer (CIDD). OR
Have the program lead designer apply for and earn the CIDD certification.
Undergo an external audit of the program to confirm its design and delivery satisfies the Accreditation Standards.
The audit includes a review of a sample of the instructional components and an interview with the lead designer or program manager.

9. Organization/Sponsor Requirements
The learning organization or program sponsor should demonstrate each of the following:
Analyze – describe identify the need or opportunity for the learner, organization, or marketplace
Focus –derive the rationale for this solution based on the results of the analysis
Resource - commit resources (human, technology, and financial) to support program delivery, maintenance, and improvement
Prove – create meaning from the data captured to show impact and sustainability
Forecast - monitor learner, organizational, or marketplace needs to assure continued relevance and effectiveness

10. How to Satisfy the Organization/Sponsor Requirements
Complete a form and participate in an interview that collectively:
Analyze – describe the process used to identify the need or opportunity for the learner, organization, or marketplace
Focus – describe the process and rationale for the justification of this solution based on the results of the analysis
Resource - describe the resources (human, technology, and financial) used to support program delivery, maintenance, and improvement
Prove – describe the data collected and give evidence that shows impact and sustainability
Forecast – describe the forecasting methods used to identify trends in learner, organizational, or marketplace needs and to assure continued relevance and effectiveness

11. Annual Renewal Year 1: Electronic Survey plus an interview
Year 3: Desk Review Plus Interview of:
Demographic changes
Solution content changes
Solution structure changes

12. Fees Eligibility fee is $1,200 Application review fee is:
1. A desk review and interview to assess the organization/sponsor requirements - $2,950
AND
2a. If the learning solution was created by a CIDD no other fee is required OR
2b. If you want to co-certify the lead instructional designer at the same time the additional fee is $750
3. If the ID is not available to be certified an audit is required. The audit fee for instructor-led courses is calculated in units of class time. One-day (1-10 hours) is $1, Additional days are $1,050 per day.
The eligibility fee is waivered for subsequent learning solutions that are part of a series.
The eligibility fee for additional learning solutions not part of a series is discounted by 15%.
The fee for auditing additional learning solutions using a different delivery mode will be quoted separately

13. Fees Continued Annual/Renewal Year 1: survey & interview $500
Year 3: re-audit of the learning organization standards with focus on sustained and forecast
$3,725 *
Repeats cycle
* Note if the structure significantly changes, for example the solution goes from instructor-led to online modules, a new application will be required. This is an opportunity to certify the new program at a discount.

14. Summary Meet the eligibility requirements
Satisfy the instructional design requirements
Program was developed by a CIDD
Program undergoes an audit
Satisfy the Organizational requirements
Commit to the annual renewal