Foundations of IACET Accreditation Workshop (Virtual)
Zoom
November 10, 2026 8:30 AM – November 12, 2026 1:00 PM EDT
This course is comprised of two sessions: Tuesday, November 10, and Thursday, November 12, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST each day.
This interactive workshop is a collaborative learning experience where you'll work through the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 Standard step by step and gain a practical understanding of the policies, processes, and evidence required by the application. Throughout the workshop, you'll have opportunities to ask questions, discuss how the requirements apply in practice, and get guidance from IACET staff as you prepare for accreditation or reaccreditation.
You'll also get hands-on practice navigating IACET's Accreditation Management System (AMS) and develop a personalized action plan to identify what's ready, what needs work, and your next steps.
Please note: Attendance at this event requires an active Standard/Application Bundle. Each workshop registration is for one individual participant. Session length and format (in-person or virtual) vary by date, so please review the event details at the bottom of this page before registering.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify and create the documents required by each element of the application and reapplication.
- Articulate the rationale behind the requirements of the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 Standard for Continuing Education and Training (the Standard).
- Create and/or modify internal policies and processes that comply with the Standard and are required as evidence in the (re)application.
- Create a plan to support Standard compliance across your organization.
Learning Event Materials: Learner Workbook and handouts.
Participants are encouraged to have their organization's application documentation available for reference throughout the workshop.
Successful Completion: To receive a certificate of completion and digital badge, you must attend at least 90% of the workshop and actively participate in training activities and discussions. For virtual sessions, a working webcam and microphone are required, with the webcam activated throughout the event.
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs counting toward initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 7 points.
Jackie Harman
Jackie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University. She began her career as a financial analyst before transitioning into education as a classroom teacher and staff development leader, and later spent nearly a decade advancing business development, content strategy, and partnerships for learning businesses and associations. She is passionate about helping organizations deliver high-quality, impactful learning experiences.
As a Senior Accreditation Specialist, Jackie supports organizations in navigating the IACET accreditation process. She works with applicants and Commissioners throughout the application lifecycle, helps facilitate workshops and webinars, and manages core accreditation systems and resources. Jackie also leads discovery calls, develops case studies that highlight the impact of accreditation, and contributes to business development initiatives that expand IACET’s reach.
Karen LaMarsh
Karen holds a degree in Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and earned both her Master’s and Doctorate in Adult Education from the University of Georgia. Her career reflects over two decades of progressive leadership in adult, continuing, and professional education across the state of Georgia.
Her professional experience includes:
- Eight years with the College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University, where she contributed to program development and learner engagement.
- Two years as an internal auditor for the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Eight years as Executive Director of Continuing and Professional Education at Clayton State University, where she led strategic initiatives and operational growth.
Karen has served at the state level as Chair of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents Administrative Committee on Public Service and Continuing Education for three years. She also held multiple leadership positions with the Georgia Adult Education Association, including Vice President for Programs, President, Past President, and Member-at-Large.
In her commitment to staying at the forefront of workforce and economic development, Karen served on the Atlanta Regional Commission Workforce Development Board, chairing the NextGen (Youth) Committee. She contributed her expertise to regional initiatives through involvement with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Metro Atlanta Exchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX), High Demand Career Initiative (HDCI), One Henry Workforce, and Clayton County Schools CTAE committees.
As a staunch advocate for excellence in adult learning, Karen is a Commissioner with the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), where she also served as Chair of the Commission. She has facilitated national workshops, assisting organizations in developing policies and procedures that meet IACET’s rigorous compliance standards.
Her passion lies in designing high-quality learning experiences that empower adults to reach their professional goals. This passion led her to serve for five years as the Chief Accreditation Officer at IACET—her dream role—where she ensured educational integrity and continuous improvement across numerous providers.
Karen currently works as a consultant advising organizations, companies, universities, and colleges that aim to deliver impactful, high-quality continuing and professional education while maintaining efficient and compliant operations.
Regular Registration
Dates Available: September 10, 2026 12:00 AM – October 26, 2026 11:59 PM
| Registration Type | Amount |
|---|---|
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Remote Attendee (Member) This fee applies to members who register to attend the event remotely. |
$695.00 |
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Remote Attendee (Non-Member) This fee applies to non-members who register to attend the event remotely. |
$795.00 |
Late Registration
Dates Available: October 27, 2026 12:00 AM – November 9, 2026 11:59 AM
| Registration Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Remote Attendee (Member) This fee applies to members who register to attend the event remotely. |
$795.00 |
| Remote Attendee (Non-Member) This fee applies to non-members who register to attend the event remotely. |
$895.00 |
Success in a learning event is dependent on active participation and engagement by the attendee throughout the course. In order to earn a course completion certificate and digital badge for any IACET learning event, attendees are required to fully participate in the training activities, lectures, and discussion. This applies to those attending in-person and remotely. Participation is defined as greater than 90% attendance of the scheduled course time and active engagement verified by the facilitator. Remote participation requires a working webcam and microphone; the webcam must be activated throughout the learning event.
Registration fees will be refunded only if requests for cancelation/refunds are received in writing at least two weeks prior to the conference or educational offering. A 20% processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made within 14 days of an offering. However, substitutes may be made for another delegate to attend activities offered by the Association in lieu of the original applicant.