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Apply for accreditation.
Although there may be certain differences from one application request to the other, the general process remains the same for all candidate bodies. Discover the key steps of the accreditation process.
Accreditation process
What are the steps to get accreditation?
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Stage 01
Application
- You send the accreditation application form to AAA
- You pay the application fees
- AAA issues a letter confirming your accreditation is in process
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Stage 02
Document Review
- AAA reviews your application and the related documents
- AAA sends you a Document Review Compliance Report
- You revise your documents according to the review results (if needed)
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Stage 03
Assessment
- AAA defines the assessment dates and assessment team
- AAA conducts the on-site assessment visit
- AAA sends an assessment report with a recommendation for accreditation
- You implement corrective actions (if needed)
- The accreditation committee reviews the file for decision
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Stage 04
Decision
- The accreditation decision is taken
- AAA issues an accreditation certificate valid for 2 years
- Your organization is registered in the American Directory of Competent Personnel (ADCP)
Send the accreditation application form to AAA
Download the application form for your program below to get accreditation.
Application forms
Application forms for accreditation.
Choose the form that matches your accreditation program, complete it, and send it to AAA with your application.
- DownloadApplication form for training providers
- DownloadApplication form for accreditation of testing / calibration labs
- DownloadApplication form for accreditation of medical labs
- DownloadApplication form for accreditation of personnel certification bodies
- DownloadApplication form for accreditation of system / product certification bodies
- DownloadApplication form for accreditation of inspection bodies
- DownloadApplication form for accreditation of PT providers
How to submit
Send the accreditation application form to AAA to get accreditation. Once your application and fees are received, AAA issues a letter confirming that your accreditation is in process.
- Download the application form for your program
- Complete it and submit it with your related documents
- Pay the application fees to begin the document review
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