Apply for Accreditation

GAC accreditation is a peer-review process which confirms that a project management or related degree program has been carefully assessed and that its scale, scope, and academic quality conform to comprehensive international accreditation standards.

GAC Accreditation - Overview and Process

A review of GAC accreditation of university programs - includes information on the application process as well as the value and benefits gained once an academic program is accredited.

Getting Started

Read the GAC Handbook of Accreditation
Attend a GAC Accreditation Workshop to better understand the GAC accreditation process and receive assistance in preparing the Letter of Intent and the Self-Assessment Report. Visit the GAC Events page for upcoming Workshops
GAC staff is available to assist prospective and applicant programs. Click here to have GAC contact you

Ready to Apply?

The GAC accreditation process is rigorous and shows a commitment to excellence in project management. A program applying for accreditation may expect the process to take approximately 12 months.

A Four Step Process:

Letter of Intent
The Letter of Intent provides the GAC an overview of the applicant program, verifying that the program meets GAC eligibility requirements.
Download Letter Of Intent Template
Self-Assessment Report
The program engages in self-assessment and submits a report evidencing how it meets GAC Accreditation Standards.
Download Self-Assessment Report Template
Visit/Evaluation
Peer review by a team of experienced PM faculty and practitioners validating information in the Self-Assessment Report via a visit with the program.

To ensure the safety and security of GAC volunteers and applicant programs during the global pandemic, GAC has been conducting virtual visits since September 2020. Learn More
GAC Decision
The GAC Directors base their decision on the collective evidence provided by the Letter of Intent, the Self-Assessment Report, and the Visit Report and Recommendation.