Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Education and Training Training Course

Course Overview
Ensuring high standards in education and training institutions is essential for delivering relevant, inclusive, and globally competitive learning outcomes. Quality Assurance (QA) and Accreditation are critical mechanisms for maintaining and improving the standards of educational programs, institutions, and systems. They provide accountability, promote continuous improvement, and foster public trust in educational qualifications.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of QA systems, frameworks, policies, and procedures in education and training. It equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate QA mechanisms, and to understand and manage accreditation processes in alignment with national, regional, and international standards.
Participants will examine internal and external QA processes, standards-based assessments, institutional self-evaluation, and performance audits. The course will also cover emerging trends such as digital QA tools, quality culture, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and lifelong learning principles.
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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
•Understand the principles, frameworks, and models of quality assurance and accreditation
•Develop and implement internal QA systems in education and training institutions
•Support and manage external quality reviews and accreditation processes
•Conduct self-assessments, quality audits, and institutional performance evaluations
•Apply quality standards to improve teaching, learning, assessment, and governance
•Promote a culture of continuous improvement and stakeholder involvement in QA
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Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
•QA officers and accreditation professionals
•School heads, principals, and institutional managers
•Curriculum developers and education policy makers
•Officers from education regulatory and professional bodies
•Training providers and development partners
•Academics, lecturers, and university administrators
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Training Methodology
•Expert-led presentations and interactive sessions
•Case studies on QA and accreditation best practices
•Group exercises on developing QA policies and tools
•Simulations of self-assessment and accreditation processes
•Peer review, reflection sessions, and experience sharing
•Use of QA instruments, checklists, and benchmarking tools
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Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
•Gain a thorough understanding of quality assurance and accreditation frameworks
•Enhance their capacity to establish and maintain QA systems and policies
•Be able to conduct institutional self-assessments and external evaluations
•Support compliance with national and international education standards
•Contribute to the improvement of educational quality and institutional performance