ANSI/IACET 1-2018: Continuing Education and Training
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, 39% of workers’ existing skill sets are expected to be transformed or become outdated by 2030. 59 out of every 100 workers will need reskilling or upskilling. Quality continuing education and training can help organizations and learners respond to changing needs. ANSI/IACET 1-2018, ANSI/IACET 1-2013 Standard for Continuing Education and Training provides a structured framework for organizations to develop effectivecontinuing education and training (CE/T) programsand promote continuous improvement.
Purpose of Continuing Education and Training (CE/T) Programs
The modern workplace is constantly changing, making learning an ongoing process. Whether someone is learning a new technology, developing leadership skills, maintaining professional competencies, or preparing for changes in their industry, continuing education can help support professional growth. Continuing education and training (CE/T) programs help working adults maintain professional licenses, update job skills, and adapt to new industry standards. These programs provide a reliable way to measure and record non-credit learning milestones using units like Continuing Education Units (CEUs): nationally recognized units used to measure participation in structured adult learning and continuing education.
By providing a systematic framework for developing, delivering, assessing, and improving CE/T programs, ANSI/IACET 1-2018 supports organizations working to create meaningful learning experiences and promote continuous improvement.
What Is ANSI/IACET 1-2018?
ANSI/IACET 1-2018 provides a quality framework for developing and delivering adult continuing education and training (CE/T) programs. This American National Standard focuses on how continuing education and training programs are developed and delivered. This makes its framework applicable across a wide range of disciplines and industries.
ANSI/IACET 1-2018 guides providers through core educational components like needs analysis, learning outcomes, instructional planning, and performance assessment.
Importance of Employee Training and Education
Continuing learning and development drives employee retention, boosts business productivity, and prevents skill obsolescence. Data shows that 94% of employees stay longer at companies that invest in career growth, companies with comprehensive employee training programs report 218% higher income per employee compared to those without formalized training, and employees at companies that invest in learning resources are 83% more likely to report higher job satisfaction.
Organizations that provide opportunities for professional development can strengthen employee retention and job satisfaction while potentially supporting stronger business performance.
A Framework for Effective Continuing Education and Training
ANSI/IACET 1-2018 addresses nine categories covering key elements of a continuing education and training (CE/T) provider’s program development process:
- Organization, Responsibility, and Control
- Learning Environment and Support Systems
- Planning and Instructional Personnel
- Needs Analysis
- Learning Outcomes
- Content and Instructional Requirements
- Assessment of Learning Outcomes
- Awarding the IACET Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and Maintaining Learner Records
- Evaluation of Learning Events
These categories provide a structured framework for organizations to develop and maintain quality learning programs, and by focusing on these areas, ANSI/IACET 1-2018 helps place quality at the center of continuing education and training.
Where to Find ANSI/IACET 1-2018
ANSI/IACET 1-2018, ANSI/IACET 1-2013 Standard for Continuing Education and Training is available on the ANSI Webstore, the best place to buy IACET standards.
ANSI/IACET 1-2018 was developed by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
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