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Who Accredits Vocational Schools in the USA?

United States Department of Education's accrediting agencies in the USA cover the major geographic regions within the USA:

Very helpful resource: U.S. Department of Education

Check postsecondary educational institutions by name and location to see whether they are accredited by an accrediting agency or state approval agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

 

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

 

Accreditation For Online Courses

Online training providers, non-traditional universities, and so-called virtual colleges that offer distance learning programs have different accreditation standards than brick-and-mortar universities, colleges, and vocational training institutions.

What Does Accreditation Mean To The Student? by DETC
If someone asked you if the institution you are taking a distance
study course from is accredited, what would you say? What does
accreditation mean to you as a student?

Depending on individual goals and outcome, distance education is ideal and sufficient for many, but certain professions require approved training, clinical supervision and continued professional development.

Read University of Phoenix (UOP) Article:

Institution's accreditation is essential for online learning programs


Distance Education and You