Global Recognition
Receive an official membership certificate from AAA, validated through our platform with a unique URL — and display the AAA Membership Logo on your website and promotional material.
Term
1-year membership
AAA Organizational Membership
Your first step to excellence and global recognition.
AAA membership can be the first step in the journey to full accreditation — and it also benefits institutions that want to be associated with AAA without going through the full accreditation process.
Who it’s for
Open to any organization committed to quality.
Organizational membership suits any entity with an interest in promoting quality and competence through accreditation — whether as a first step toward full accreditation or as a lasting association with AAA.
The first step in the journey to full AAA accreditation.
Open to institutions that want to be associated with AAA without the full accreditation process.
Appropriate for any entity with an interest in promoting quality and competence through accreditation.
A visible way to showcase your commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
Member benefits
Why become a member of AAA Accreditation?
Eight ways AAA membership elevates your institution’s credibility, capability, and connections across the global quality and accreditation community.
Professional Training
Two members of your institution are eligible to attend one free training course each year to sharpen their expertise.
Directory Enrolment
Two members of your institution are listed in the prestigious American Directory for Competent Persons (ADCP).
Professional Branding
Receive a QR-coded membership email signature so your team can showcase its affiliation.
Educational Webinars
Access free webinars on international standards development, quality management, internal audits, and assessment preparation in your area of interest.
Content Contribution
Publish two articles or papers annually on the AAA website, with backlinks to your institution's website or professional account.
Networking Opportunities
Connect and collaborate with peers in the quality and accreditation community through networking initiatives.
Committee Membership
Gain eligibility to join AAA Technical Committees and actively help shape your industry's standards.
Organizational membership
$500/ 1 year
A single fee of $500 covers a full one-year organizational membership for your institution — no recurring charges or hidden costs.
- Official membership certificate + AAA logo license
- Two staff: one free training course each year
- Two staff listed in the ADCP professional directory
- Eligibility for AAA Technical Committees
Membership that pays for itself.
$500 membershipAccreditation
Your full $500 membership fee is deducted from your accreditation fees when you submit an accreditation application within the first year of membership.
Joining as a professional instead? See also Individual Membership.
How to join
Becoming a member takes three steps.
From application to recognition — and on to accreditation — the path to AAA organizational membership is straightforward and supported at every stage.
Apply for membership
Submit the short organizational membership form with your institution's details and primary contacts.
Get recognized
Receive your official membership certificate and AAA logo license, and enrol two staff in the ADCP directory.
Credit toward accreditation
Apply for full accreditation within your first year and your $500 fee is deducted from your accreditation fees.
Get started
Ready to pursue international accreditation?
Tell us about your organization and our team will scope your accreditation journey — your sector, the applicable standards, and the geographies you operate in — then come back with a tailored quote.