Accreditation is the scrutinizing of the educational programs of various colleges and universities that offer online education. The process is hence voluntary, non-governmental and not-for-profit. The evaluation councils of the agencies critically review the working procedures of these institutions. Specialized agencies award accreditation for professional programs and academic units in particular fields of study.


Accreditation aims to:

• Assess whether an institution meets or exceeds preset minimum standards of quality.

• Help students to determine acceptable institutions for enrollment.

• Assist institutions in determining acceptability of transfer credits.

• Assist employers in determining validity of programs of study and the acceptability of graduate qualifications.

• Assist employers in determining eligibility for employee tuition reimbursement programs.

• Enable graduates to sit for certification examinations.

• Involve staff, faculty, students, graduates, and advisory boards in institutional evaluation and planning.

• Create goals for institutional self-improvement.