CEQAC’s accreditation process for new applicants is designed to guide non-institutional education providers through a structured, transparent pathway toward recognition. The process consists of three key phases:

• Phase 1. Minimum Eligibility Requirements
  Providers begin by identifying a designated lead contact—typically the program director, founder, or operations lead— and confirming they meet all minimum eligibility criteria.
  
• Phase 2. Readiness Self-Assessment
  Applicants complete a Readiness Assessment, which consists of a self-evaluation against CEQAC’s accreditation standards.
  
• Phase 3. Full Accreditation Review
  CEQAC conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the provider, including a documentation review and site visit (virtual or in-person interviews, as applicable).