FAL Awards Third-party Accreditation to Course Providers

PHOENIX - Feb. 24, 2014 - PRLog -- The Foundation for Accredited Learning (FAL) has awarded third-party accreditation to new course providers in the environmental, health & safety fields.  These providers are now listed in the searchable FAL provider database at www.accreditedlearning.org.

FAL-accredited providers have demonstrated that their courses accomplish stated learning objectives.  In awarding accreditation, FAL ensures that providers meet high standards for course development and administration, including:

- Course developer qualifications
- Instructor qualifications
- Instructor evaluation and performance
- Course learning objectives
- Course evaluation and performance
- Exam development and psychometrics
- Exam security and score reporting
- Records maintenance and confidentiality
- Class size and learning environment

Providers who meet FAL standards publish the exclusive FAL accreditation logo on their websites, course completion certificates and advertising materials.

“The FAL accreditation seal represents formal, third-party verification that a course meets stated learning objectives,” said Adam Andrews, FAL director of operations.  “The seal can help individuals locate first-class training programs, and is also a valuable marketing tool for course providers.”

The Foundation for Accredited Learning (FAL) is an independent accreditation body serving industry training providers across North America.  FAL offers third-party accreditation for providers in Indoor Air Quality, Health and Safety, Hazardous Materials Management, Industrial Hygiene and other fields. For more information visit the FAL website at www.accreditedlearning.org.