Recognition of Credentials
Quality Assurance for Today’s Learning Pathways
As alternative learning pathways multiply, quality assurance is more vital than ever. ABET’s Recognition of Credentials is a fully virtual, quality assured expert service that ensures learners gain the skills necessary for today’s dynamic workforce.
We’re a nonprofit organization dedicated to quality assurance in education. Through recognition of credentials, accreditation of academic programs and the assessment of student learning, we help prepare the next generation of professionals to build a safer, more efficient and more sustainable world.
Find out more about our legacy of quality here: ABET History
Want to Get Your Credential(s) Evaluated?
Lead the way and be one of the first to get your credential(s) recognized by ABET!
ABET’s newest offering – Recognition of Credentials – is designed for skills-based, non-degree learning programs—often referred to as micro-credentials, stackable credentials, certificates or other career-advancing educational experiences.
What is ABET Recognition of Credentials and Who Is It For?
Unlike accreditation, which applies to full degree programs, ABET Recognition of Credentials is designed to keep pace with this evolving landscape to be more nimble with a process focused on a specific skill set or credential. The review is 100% virtual, conducted by trained Credential Evaluators (CEVs) and follows a clear, structured pathway.
This service is built for…
- Universities and Continuing Education Units
- Professional and Industry Training Providers
- Human Resource and Talent Development Teams
- Professional Societies Offering Credentials
If you offer education that prepares learners for specific workforce opportunities—especially outside the traditional degree structure—ABET Recognition helps validate your impact.
Why It Matters
Recognition from ABET provides…
✔️ Quality Assurance
Give learners and employers confidence in your offerings
✔️ Market Differentiation
Stand out in a crowded credentialing space
✔️ Stronger Talent Pipelines
Align your programs with real-world workforce needs
✔️ Continuous Improvement
Get expert peer feedback and data-informed insights
✔️ Global Trust
Leverage ABET’s internationally recognized reputation in STEM
What You'll Gain
- Credential Recognition for 3 Years
- Transparent Review Process
- Feedback on Credential Educational Goals and Learner Outcomes
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Validation of Your Commitment to Quality
A Lean, Thorough Process
ABET accepts applications on a quarterly basis per year for Credentials to be reviewed. If an application is accepted, a Self-Assessment form is completed by the Credential Offerors, followed by a virtual Review.
There are 4 review cycles per year, with recognition decisions delivered at the end of each period.
Recognized Credentials
Partnership/Organization(s) |
Sector |
Credential |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Digital Industries Software and University of Colorado Boulder | For-Profit/Academia | Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers |
| Siemens Digital Industries Software and University of Colorado Boulder | For-Profit/Academia | Design for the Circular Economy (Sustainable Operations) |
| American Society of Civil Engineers | Academia-Continuing Education | Construction Engineering |
| American Society of Civil Engineers | Academia-Continuing Education | Civil Infrastructure Construction |
| American Society of Civil Engineers | Academia-Continuing Education | Architectural and Commercial Building Construction |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Machine Learning for Linear Predictive Models |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Data Analytics for Decision Makers |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Manufacturing Analytics |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Natural Language Processing Solutions: An Introduction to Evaluation and Implementation |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Demystifying AI, Understanding Risks, and Shaping the Future |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Global Regulation of AI |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Data Science and AI Storytelling |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Prompt Engineering |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | AI Policy and Governance |
| Purdue University – Online | Academia-Continuing Education | Machine Learning in Action: Tools, Techniques, and Industrial Cases |
Want to Get Your Credential Reviewed?
Submit your ABET Recognition of Credentials application and ensure your alternative learning pathways meet the standards of today’s global workforce.