Becoming Accredited:
Accreditation Purpose
In all certification programs the transfer of knowledge to those being certified is one of the most important aspects of the program. The accreditation of companies (Training Organizations) that conduct that transfer of knowledge is essential to assuring the validity of the certification. Accredited Training Organizations are therefore the lifeblood of well respected certifications, assuring that quality knowledge transfer is the standard, and that the certification truly provides the value it claims. Click on the "Application" link at the bottom of this page to get started.
Accreditation Process
CSME has made the accreditation process as easy as 1-2-3. For all of our certification programs the process is:
1. Complete the CSME ATO Application
2. Provide CSME your company, course, and instructor materials
3. Complete interview with CSME personnel
CSME provides insightful feedback in the areas of exactness to the defined requirements, suggestions to align with best practices, and instructional design for improved pedagogy during the review and interview process.
Contact the CSME Accreditation team at accreditations@csme.us for more information.
Accreditation Pricing(An Investment)
The cost of investing in accreditation for your Training Organization depends on a number of variables such as; the certification(s) you wish to be accredited, if you are already accredited with another organization, if you build your own courseware or license already accredited courseware, and the instructors that you have on staff. Once you fill out the application these factors can be better defined and pricing provided. CSME’s philosophy on accreditation is that it must be done by seasoned practitioners that have held the certification for many years, and that it be done at the lowest cost possible to encourage accreditation everywhere.
It's About You - Not Us!
Accreditation is a Badge of Honor for your Training Organization. It says you believe in only the highest standards for training within the certification scheme and that you have met those demanding standards.