| What is IACET? |
IACET |
IACET began in 1968 as the U.S. Department of Education's Council on the Continuing Education Unit (CCEU). In 2006,
IACET was approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a Standards Developer. More details can be found on the
IACET website.
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| What role does IACET play in continuing education and training? |
IACET |
IACET develops and regulates standards for continuing education and training programs, with the ANSI/IACET Standard serving as the
foundation for thousands of programs globally. IACET accreditation ensures that an organization meets the highest standards, giving
learners confidence in the quality of their education. Additionally, IACET oversees the Continuing Education Unit (CEU), maintaining
its status as a trusted marker of exceptional educational experiences.
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| What is ANSI? |
IACET |
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is the U.S. organization responsible for standards and conformity assessment.
ANSI's standards promote quality, safety, and compatibility across industries, supporting trade and innovation. As the U.S.
representative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and a founding member of the International Accreditation Forum,
ANSI plays a key role in global standardization efforts.
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| How does ANSI relate to IACET and its standards? |
IACET |
ANSI accredits IACET as a Standards Developing Organization (SDO), signifying that IACET's procedures adhere to ANSI's standards
for openness, balance, consensus, and due process.
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| What distinguishes an IACET CEU from other continuing education units? |
IACET |
IACET CEUs are awarded by organizations accredited under the ANSI/IACET Standard, ensuring consistent quality, verified instruction,
and measurable learning outcomes. Unlike other CEUs, they are internationally recognized and standardized, making them more credible and
transferable across industries and professions.
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| What are the benefits of earning IACET CEUs for my professional development? |
IACET |
Earning IACET CEUs demonstrates your commitment to high-quality, standards-based continuing education recognized worldwide. These
credits enhance your professional credibility, help maintain certifications or licenses, and support career advancement through verified
skill development. More details can be found here.
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| Why should I earn IACET CEUs for my training? |
IACET |
Students are often required to continually update their knowledge and skills for licensing and certifications. CEUs serve as an
effective metric for gauging a student's engagement in ongoing educational programs. Professionals leverage CEUs to enhance their
expertise and remain up-to-date with evolving technologies, laws, and industry regulations.
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| How can I enroll into a course that is eligible for IACET CEUs? |
IACET |
- Log in to your student account and open your student dashboard.
- Click the Update Course Enrollment button.
- Make sure your IACET Settings are turned "On" so you can earn CEUs for eligible courses.
- If the course is eligible for IACET CEUs, a check mark will appear in the IACET CEUs column, along with the number of CEUs you can earn.
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| Why aren't all of OSHAcademy's courses eligible for IACET CEUs? |
IACET |
We are continuing to add additional courses that qualify for IACET CEUs. The course you are interested in taking will likely be eligible
for IACET CEUs in the near future.
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| Why are courses time-tracked? |
IACET |
You must consent to time-tracking to verify that you have dedicated the necessary time to study the course material to earn IACET CEUs.
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| How does time-tracking affect my ability to earn IACET CEUs? |
IACET |
To qualify for IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for your course, you must consent to time-tracking to verify that you have
dedicated the necessary time to study the course material.
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| How can I confirm if a course I am taking is eligible for IACET CEUs? |
IACET |
- If a course offers IACET CEUs, you'll see a clock icon indicating that the course is being time-tracked and an IACET lock in the
Status column. Once you meet the time requirement and purchase the certificate package, the lock will change to a "Start Exam" button.
- To enroll in a course that offers IACET CEUs, click the Update Course Enrollment button.
- Make sure your IACET Settings are turned "On" so you can earn CEUs for eligible courses.
- If the course is eligible for IACET CEUs, a check mark will appear in the IACET CEUs column, along with the number of CEUs you
can earn.
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| Why do I need to pay for my certificate before I take the course exam? |
IACET |
A course certificate must be purchased prior to receiving access to the course exam if you choose to earn IACET CEUs.
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| How do I know that I have earned the IACET CEUs? |
IACET |
When you pass the course exam, you will see the IACET Logo and the IACET CEUs included on your course certificate.
The IACET CEUs earned will also be included on your student transcript. The IACET CEUs earned will also be visible
on your student dashboard next to the course title.
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| What if I decide that I don't want to earn IACET CEUs after I enrolled into a course? |
IACET |
You will need to unenroll from the course if you do not want to earn IACET CEUs. After you unenroll, you will be able
to reenroll into the course. This time, select "no" when asked the question about earning IACET CEUs.
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| Can I earn IACET CEUs for a course that I have already completed? |
IACET |
- To earn IACET CEUs for a course, you must re-take the course with time-tracking activated. You will also need to purchase a new certificate.
- Contact OSHAcademy and ask us to archive your exam score and update the course to be eligible to earn IACET CEUs.
- Contact us by email at support@oshacademy.com or phone, Toll-Free (888) 668-9079.
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| Why are OSHAcademy programs not eligible for IACET CEUs? |
IACET |
Our programs are made up of our courses, so if you enroll into a program and the course is eligible
for IACET CEUs then you will earn the CEUs for that course.
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| How will I earn IACET CEUs if I am enrolled into multiple programs that include the same course? |
IACET |
You will only earn IACET CEUs for the course if it is eligible for IACET CEUs and if you answer "Yes", when asked if
you want to earn IACET CEUs during enrollment into the program or course.
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| Who can help me if I have questions about IACET CEUs? |
IACET |
Please e-mail your question to support@oshacademy.com.
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