Benefits of Accreditation

Students

• Highlights the capabilities/competencies of the institutions;
• Assures recognition of qualifications and transferability locally, regionally and internationally;
• Improves education/training and learning achievement as the quality of the institution’s provision is assured;
• Provides assurance that an individual is getting value for money for time spent on a programme of study;
• Facilitates the transfer of learner credits from one institution to another;
• Provides recognition for entry into higher education, profession and business.

Institutions

• Provides national, regional and international recognition of quality, accountability, and public trust;
• Verifies the quality of the educational provision to potential students, businesses and governments;
• Facilitates access to support and services designed to continually improve the quality of education and training;
• Lends prestige to the institution;
• Highlights strengths and capabilities of the institution;
• Aids with student recruitment efforts; and
• Provides credibility by enhancing the image of the institution.

Employers

• Assures the quality of human capital;
• Assures the quality of qualifications and credentials presented;
• Increases productivity and performance which may lead to increased profitability; and
• Provides benchmarks against which educational provision can be measured against employment requirements.

Nation

• Assures a highly skilled workforce, which should enhance international competitiveness;
• Increases the global competitiveness of local institutions;
• Provides assurance to taxpayers of the quality of educational provision; and
• Assures government of positive returns on investment in the educational sector.