Apply to join the Standards Development Committee
Contribute to the 2025 revision of the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training
Deadline: 12/31/2025
The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is working to complete the formation of an IACET Standards Development Committee (SDC) to function as the American National Standard consensus body for the revision and maintenance of ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. IACET is actively recruiting dedicated learning and development professionals willing to serve on the IACET Continuing Education and Training Standards Development Committee (CE/T SDC). The purpose of the CE/T SDC is to undertake the technical work required for the development of proposed standards approved by the IACET Council on Standards Development (ICSD). The full description of the role may be found in Section 4.4.5 of the IACET Council on Standards Development Procedures for American National Standards (link)
Standards Development Committee (SDC) members are needed in the following areas:
- Government - Any individual or group that represents a Jurisdictional entity or agency at the federal, state, or local level. These stakeholders are responsible for developing, implementing, or enforcing policies, regulations, or programs related to continuing education and training (CE/T). Examples include, but are not limited to, regulatory agencies, public educational institutions, and government-operated training organizations.
- Non-profit - Any individual or group that is defined as a legally constituted organization whose objective is to support or engage in continuing education and training (CE/T) activities of public or private interest without commercial or monetary profit. Included are, but not limited to, CE/T Accreditors, societies, community groups, and non-government organizations.
- For profit - Any individual or group that operates as a commercial enterprise with the primary objective of generating profit through the provision of CE/T services or related products. These stakeholders include, but are not limited to, private training companies, educational technology firms, and corporate training departments.
- General interest - Any individual or group that does not directly represent a government, for-profit, or non-profit entity but has a legitimate interest in the development and application of continuing education and training (CE/T) standards. These stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, learners, independent consultants, subject matter experts, researchers, standards developers, and other individuals or organizations with a general, academic, or professional interest in CE/T quality and improvement.
Opportunities to serve on the SDC
Note: SDC Membership is required to serve on the subcommittee
- The full SDC—provides oversight and responsibility for the subcommittee’s work and ultimately accountable for submitting a draft CE/T standard to the ICSD for their review/approval
- Draft Development subcommittee—is responsible for considering and analyzing all inputs from research and stakeholders regarding changes to the CE/T Standard and drafting a revised CE/T Standard that is submitted to the full SDC for review and approval
Estimated duration and frequency of time commitment
- Full SDC—12-month project schedule (Targeting January 2026 through December 2026) involving 1-hour meetings every other week, although during a 2-month Public Comment period, 1-hour meetings could occur weekly
- Draft Development subcommittee—6-month project schedule (Targeting February through August 2026) involving initial 90-minute kickoff meeting followed by weekly 90-minute meetings and possibly some offline work between meetings.
Benefits to you
- Built-in access to market research on best practices in continuing education and training
- Develop an understanding of ANSI’s Essential Requirements for Standards Developers
- Future leadership opportunities at IACET
- Observation of trends in the continuing education and training industry, and standards development
- Opportunity to network and learn with other professionals in the field of CET.
Membership Requirements
Membership is open to all interested parties regardless of affiliation with IACET or status as an Accredited Provider. Applicants shall submit a completed IACET SDC Membership Application Form, which must include:
- Description of the applicant’s direct and material interest in the subject matter.
- Evidence of relevant qualifications, education, and/or experience.
- Statement of willingness and ability to actively participate (e.g., attend meetings, review drafts, vote).
- Disclosure of any affiliations, including employers or clients, that may pose a conflict of interest.
- Classification of the applicant’s interest category (e.g., For-Profit, Non-Profit, Government, General Interest).
Approval
The ICSD votes to approve or reject each applicant. Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, you will be notified in writing. You will be asked to review and sign SDC Guidelines and Conflict of Interest form, disclosing any financial relationships or possible conflicts of interest. If your application is not accepted, you will be notified in writing as to the reasons why.
The ICSD reviews applications based on:
- Relevance of expertise to the standard under development.
- Alignment with the scope and needs of the SDC.
- Maintenance of balance across interest categories.
- Potential for conflict of interest or dominance by a single interest category.
- Availability and commitment of the applicant to fulfill member duties.
- Incomplete or misleading applications, undisclosed conflicts, or lack of relevant expertise may result in rejection.
How to apply:
Complete application form and submit to IACET Standards Development Department via email at standards@iacet.org.