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Rationale

Accreditation is a system for recognizing educational institutions and/or their professional programs that achieve and maintain a level of performance, integrity and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community, the industry and the public they serve.

Accreditation has three fundamental purposes:

• to ensure the quality of the institution or program
  
  
• to assist in the improvement of the institution or program

• to maintain relevance of education with the industry it serves

Accreditation, which applies to institutions or programs, is to be distinguished from certification and licensure, which apply to individuals.

The bodies conducting institutional accreditation are national or regional in scope, and are comprised of institutions that have achieved and maintained accreditation. A specialized body conducting accreditation of a program preparing students for a profession or occupation is often closely associated with professional associations in the field.

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Aviation Accreditation Board International
3410 Skyway Drive, Auburn, AL USA 36830
Phone (334) 844-2431
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