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ACCREDITATION TYPES 

IBAI Professional AI Accreditation and AI Certification

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

IBAI - AI Accredited Institute Application

Organizational Accreditation (Training Provider - ATP) 

An organization or institution uses Training Provider Accreditation (ATP) to demonstrate governance readiness, operational legitimacy, and commitment to ethical and compliant AI education. This accreditation strengthens institutional trust, supports procurement and partnership decisions, and signals to stakeholders that training activities are delivered under recognized global standards. Organizational ATP accreditation evaluates the entity itself, not individual courses or events. 

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What this covers

  • Organizational legitimacy & governance review

  • Ethics, compliance & accountability assessment

  • Eligibility to submit programs/events

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IBAI - AI Accredited Trainer Application

Individual Trainer Accreditation (Trainer - ATP) 

An AI ethics speaker, trainer, or consultant uses Trainer Accreditation (ATP) to validate professional credibility, increase booking confidence, and justify premium speaking, consulting, and training fees. Trainer ATP accreditation confirms that the individual operates in alignment with IBAI ethical, compliance, and professional conduct standards. Trainer ATP accreditation evaluates the individual, not the programs they deliver. ​

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What this covers:

  • Professional credibility

  • Ethical & governance alignment

  • Eligibility to accredit programs, events, or speaking topics

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IBAI - AI Accredited Program Application

Program, Activity, Event & Learning Experience Accreditation 

Programs, courses, events, conferences, workshops, and seminars use IBAI Program Accreditation to demonstrate instructional quality, ethical AI alignment, and compliance with recognized standards. This accreditation provides assurance to learners, sponsors, partners, and institutions that the content delivered has been professionally reviewed and responsibly vetted. Program accreditation evaluates the content and delivery, not the organization or individual alone. ​​​

IBAI - AI Accredited Speaker Application

Speaker Accreditation

Applies to individual educators and facilitators who deliver AI-related education. IBAI reviews professional background, instructional competency, topic scope, teaching methods, ethical standing, and transparency regarding AI-generated content in speaking materials.

 

Approved speakers receive the IBAI Speaker Accreditation Seal and a verified public speaker profile. 

IBAI - AI CPD & CE Credits Application

CPD / CE Credit Review (Add-On)

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Applies to accredited programs, courses, events, and learning activities seeking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Education (CE) recognition. Programs must be accredited prior to CPD and/or CE approval. IBAI reviews instructional content, learning objectives, delivery format, assessment methods, and alignment with professional, ethical, and compliance standards. Approved activities receive CPD and/or CE credit recognition, supporting learner value, regulatory alignment, and professional credibility.

​​​Mandatory Accreditation Order 

To maintain governance integrity and accountability: 

Organizational ATP or Trainer ATP accreditation is mandatory before any program, course, event, conference, or seminar may be submitted for IBAI Accreditation.  Programs are accredited individually, even when delivered by an ICAIC-accredited organization or trainer. Accreditation at the provider or trainer level does not automatically accredit programs. This structure ensures that who is delivering the training and what is being delivered are both evaluated independently and responsibly. 

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Accreditation Fees

Accreditation fees support independent review, ethical governance, and global verification - not consultation-based sales models, hidden approval processes, or pay-to-pass structures. We pride ourselves on operating with full transparency, clearly outlining requirements, fees, and evaluation criteria upfront so applicants know exactly what to expect.  ICAIC accreditation is structured to be accessible to professionals and institutions of all sizes, while maintaining the credibility, integrity, and rigor required for global recognition.

ACCREDITATION ELIGIBILITY

Universal Eligibility Requirements

(Applies to All IBAI Accreditation Types)

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If you provide AI education, coaching, consulting, or professional development, you may be eligible to apply. IBAI-Accredited Training Providers represent a global network of approved institutions delivering responsible, ethical, and standards-aligned AI training across multiple industries.​  ​

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IBAI accreditation is structured to ensure clarity, accountability, and global credibility. Organizations, individual trainers, and programs are evaluated separately, each under its own criteria and scope of review. Accreditation at one level does not replace or override another. 

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ALL applicants must meet the following requirements before applying. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not proceed to review.

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  • Legally Registered Business or Organization in good standing, verifiable through official records

  • Business Formation Documentation (e.g., Articles of Incorporation or equivalent)

  • Public-Facing Business Website clearly identifying the trainer or organization, services or role, and contact information

  • Named Responsible Representative (business owner, founder, director, lead trainer, or authorized internal role, no external hire required) accountable for ethics, compliance, governance, and accreditation adherence

  • Ethical, Compliance & Governance Commitment, including a written responsibility statement and completion of the ICAIC Ethics & Compliance Orientation

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Each IBAI accreditation type has its own structured submission and eligibility requirements, assessed separately based on scope and accreditation level.

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Accreditation Hierarchy  

  1. Organizational ATP → accredits the organization 

  2. Trainer ATP → accredits the individual professional 

  3. Program / Training & Activity Accreditation → accredits each course, event, or program 

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