ILDC Accreditation™ is an internationally aligned quality assurance and programme accreditation system designed to recognise learning and development programmes that demonstrate excellence in learning design, competency development, professional practice, assessment, governance and measurable impact.
Built upon the ILDC Global Learning Standards Framework (GLSF), our accreditation provides organisations with a structured and evidence-based approach to designing, delivering, evaluating and continuously improving professional learning programmes.
More than an accreditation, ILDC provides a globally recognised benchmark that enables organisations to demonstrate quality, credibility, consistency and commitment to continuous improvement.
Today's organisations require more than engaging training programmes, they need learning experiences that build capability, strengthen professional performance and create measurable organisational value.
ILDC Accreditation provides an independent assessment that demonstrates your commitment to internationally aligned learning standards while helping you continuously enhance programme quality.
Organisations choose ILDC Accreditation to:
ILDC Accreditation is suitable for organisations delivering professional learning and development programmes across industries and sectors.
Eligible organisations include:
Every programme is evaluated through a structured three-stage accreditation methodology designed to ensure fairness, consistency, transparency and independent quality assurance.
Every submitted programme undergoes an independent evaluation against the Seven ILDC Global Learning Standards, assessing the complete learning ecosystem.
Every applicant receives a comprehensive Accreditation Report providing both an accreditation outcome and a roadmap for continuous improvement.
Organisations that successfully achieve accreditation are awarded the ILDC Accredited Programme Mark, signifying internationally verified programme quality.
Programmes are assessed across seven integrated standards:
Evaluates programme purpose, learning outcomes, capability objectives, target audience alignment and strategic relevance.
Assesses how effectively programmes develop knowledge, skills, behaviours, professional judgement, leadership capability and future readiness.
Reviews curriculum quality, instructional design, adult learning methodologies, learner engagement, accessibility and educational effectiveness.
Measures how learning is translated into workplace performance through practical application, simulations, projects, case studies, reflective practice and action learning.
Evaluates assessment integrity, competency validation, authentic assessment practices, learner progression and professional recognition.
Reviews faculty capability, governance structures, ethical practice, quality assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
Measures learner outcomes, behavioural change, leadership development, workforce capability, organisational performance and long-term learning impact.
Every accreditation application follows a structured evaluation process:
Submission of programme documentation, curriculum, competency frameworks, assessments, policies, faculty information and supporting evidence.
Comprehensive evaluation against the Seven ILDC Global Learning Standards.
Verification of programme quality, governance, learner assessment, educational methodology, workplace application and quality assurance systems.
Independent review by ILDC Assessors using internationally aligned assessment criteria.
Preparation of the official ILDC Accreditation Report and accreditation outcome.
Every applicant receives a comprehensive Accreditation Report that provides both an accreditation outcome and a roadmap for continuous improvement.
The report enables organisations to benchmark programme quality, improve learner experience, strengthen governance, enhance educational effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
The report includes:
Organisations that successfully achieve accreditation are awarded the ILDC Accredited Programme Mark.
The mark signifies that the programme has been independently assessed and verified against the ILDC Global Learning Standards Framework, providing assurance that it meets internationally aligned standards for professional learning and development.
The mark may be used throughout the accreditation period in accordance with the ILDC Brand & Accreditation Guidelines.
Accredited organisations may display the ILDC Accredited Programme Mark on:
The ILDC Global Learning Standards Framework evaluates every accredited programme against seven integrated dimensions of learning excellence:
| Standard | Focus |
|---|---|
| Strategic Purpose & Learning Outcomes | Programme purpose, learning outcomes and strategic alignment |
| Competency & Capability Development | Professional knowledge, skills, behaviours and capability |
| Learning Design & Educational Experience | Curriculum quality, instructional design and learner engagement |
| Applied Learning & Professional Practice | Workplace application and experiential learning |
| Assessment, Validation & Professional Recognition | Competency assessment and professional achievement |
| Faculty Excellence, Governance & Quality Assurance | Faculty expertise, governance and quality management |
| Learning Impact & Organisational Value | Learner success, workforce capability and organisational outcomes |
Every programme is evaluated using a structured 100-point assessment methodology.
This evidence-based model ensures accreditation decisions are objective, transparent and consistent across all programme evaluations.
ILDC encourages accredited programmes to adopt a balanced learning approach that combines facilitated learning, workplace application, assessment, reflection and independent study.
ILDC Accreditation helps organisations move beyond compliance to achieve sustainable learning excellence.
Accredited organisations benefit from:
ILDC Accreditation provides an internationally aligned framework that enables organisations to demonstrate excellence in programme quality, professional capability, learner outcomes and organisational impact.
Whether you are accrediting a single programme or an organisation-wide learning portfolio, ILDC offers a trusted pathway to global recognition and continuous improvement.
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