Welcome
Welcome to AHEC
AHEC provides higher standards for Industry focused certificate/certification programs that are powered by industry experts.
"The CVR program offered by my company helped me learn the skills that are actually needed for my job."
- Stephanie Murdock, Student
Certified Veterinarian Receptionist (CVR)
"Our office needed a program to help train new hires on how to use a certain piece of equipment. AHEC gave our employees and other industry experts the reassurance that our program meets quality standards."
- David Brien, Partner
DB Construction
ABOUT AHEC
AHEC is a committee of industry and academic professionals that accredit industry specific certification/credentialing programs. Our accreditation assures programs meet standards to produce graduates who are ready to enter fields with the tools and knowledge to succeed. We rely on more than 830 committee members from academia, and specific industries to participate in our comittee-review process that assures confidence in the programs we accredit to our students. At AHEC, our standards for our partners and students inspire change for higher standards within the industry.
AHEC focuses on the students and the quality of the education they receive by ensuring their certificate/certification program is reviewed by industry and academic experts. All of our partners must meet the committee requirements.
What is Accreditation
Accreditation is when a credentialing or educational program is evaluated against specific standards and is recognized if it complies with those standards.
Why Accreditation Matters
“Accreditation” reviews the quality of programs provided by industry experts. Accreditation is a significant way for students to know that the program offers a quality education that gives them the skills necessary to complete an industry specific job.