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The National Accreditation Commission (NAC) is an emerging programmatic accrediting agency that is seeking recognition in 2024 with the U.S. Secretary of Education for non-degree and noncredit workforce development programs. The proposed approach is to use a "data first" student-centric model that integrates federal, state, industry, and institutional data sets, including available student achievement data to guide the development of innovative workforce development programs. The mission of NAC is to use data-driven insights and cross-sector collaborations to enhance the quality, relevance, and impact of noncredit workforce programs and credentials needed for the future of work.
NAC is building an Accreditation Information Hub (AiHub) to provide a framework for policy, practice, and data analysis. This framework builds on a variety of existing systems and connects state, federal, and institutional data, through:
If approved, NAC’s plan is to accredit postsecondary noncredit and non-degree programs throughout the U.S. including distance education and correspondence programs offered at those institutions.
Noncredit credentials are in the rise in the U.S. These credentials include badges, certificates, industry certifications, apprenticeships, and microcredentials. Assessing their quality is challenging due to the lack of uniform accreditation standards. State entities, employers, workers, and students need tools to recognize quality credentials for informed decision-making and investment.
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