GAC Online Training Modules

The GAC Training Modules instruct programs seeking and reaffirming GAC accreditation and volunteers of the value and benefits of GAC accreditation and of the accreditation standards and procedures.

Module Description

Module 1 GAC Overview

This module presents an overview of the Global Accreditation Center’s history, mission, objectives, and scope, outlines the accreditation process and resources to assist, and concludes with the value and benefits of accreditation.

Module 2 Eligibility Requirements and Letter of Intent

This module presents an overview of the four GAC eligibility requirements and provides a brief overview of the Letter of Intent Process.

Module 3 Self-Assessment Report Process

This module presents a brief review of the process and timeline for completing the Self-Assessment Report and guidance relevant to this stage of the process.

Module 4 GAC Accreditation Standard 1 Program Mission

This module presents an overview of GAC Accreditation Standard 1: Program Mission.

Module 5 GAC Accreditation Standard 2 Curricula and Student Achievement of Learning Outcomes

This module presents an overview of GAC Accreditation Standard 2: Curricula and Student Achievement of Learning Outcomes. This information will benefit GAC prospective programs, accredited programs, and GAC volunteers.

Module 6 Completing Charts A and B

This module presents an explanation of how to complete Charts A and B during the Self-Assessment stage of the accreditation process.

Module 7 GAC Accreditation Standard 3 Program Information Integrity

This module presents an overview of GAC Accreditation Standard 3: Program Information Integrity. 

Module 8 GAC Accreditation Standard 4 Faculty and Staff

This module presents an overview of GAC Accreditation Standard 4: Faculty and Staff.

Module 9 GAC Accreditation Standard 5 Student Support

This module presents an overview of GAC Accreditation Standard 5: Student Support.

Module 10 GAC Accreditation Standard 6 Financial Resources

This module presents an overview of GAC Accreditation Standard 6: Financial Resources. 

Module 11 GAC Accreditation Visit Overview

This module presents an overview of the team and program processes and collaboration.

Module 12 GAC Programs: Preparing for the Visit

This module presents an overview of how the program should prepare for an accreditation visit.

Module 13 GAC Visit Agenda

This module presents an overview of the accreditation visit agenda.

Module 14 GAC Team Lead Qualifications and Responsibilities

This module explains the role of the visit team lead, their qualifications, and responsibilities.

Module 15 GAC Team Member Qualifications and Responsibilities

This module explains the role of the visit team members, their qualifications, and responsibilities.

Module 16 GAC Visit Report and Recommendation

This module explains the process for writing and submitting the accreditation visit report and recommendation and how a visit team determines the contents of the report and recommendation.

Module 17 GAC Accreditation Decision and Reporting Requirements

This module presents an overview of the final step of the GAC accreditation process, the accreditation decision and provides an overview of reporting requirements for accredited programs.