Integrity Advocate and IACET

The importance of continuing education and training across critical fields like medicine, health and safety, and engineering cannot be overstated. When professionals lack the most up-to-date knowledge required for their roles, lives are put at risk. 

Integrity Advocate and IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training) are working together to deliver more secure continuing education and training. Through this partnership, we are committed to helping organizations enhance the integrity of their online learning events.

What’s the Challenge?

The landscape of online continuing education is rapidly changing. AI plug-ins can now automatically capture questions and complete assessments, creating a growing threat that continuing education units (CEUs) are being awarded without the direct participation of the intended learner. 

Organizations that fail to adopt rigorous standards for ID verification and participation monitoring face significant regulatory and reputational risks. This lack of oversight has had, at times, absurd consequences — including the case of Phoebe, a pug that has been awarded more than 100 professional certifications. 

More seriously, however, numerous organizations worldwide have faced legal action and public backlash when certificates were issued to individuals who had not completed the requisite training. 

Working Together for Risk Assessment and Resources

To tackle these challenges head on, Integrity Advocate is working closely with IACET to provide members with essential resources and risk assessments. These assessments will help organizations understand their vulnerabilities and determine mitigation strategies tailored to their unique needs.

If you’re interested in learning more about our resources and support, please reach out to us.

Not an IACET member? Visit IACET to learn more about the accreditation process and the benefits.