Wallingford Software achieves key IACET accolade
Following an exacting application process Wallingford Software has once more achieved the International Association for Continuing Education and Training’s (IACET) highest accreditation level of ‘Authorized Provider’.
The company first achieved this key accolade in 2002 from the internationally recognized non-profit association, which is dedicated to certifying education providers that meet its stringent continuing education guidelines.
As certification is for a period of five years before re-certification is required, Wallingford Software had to submit to an exhaustive review process. This included submitting a detailed application outlining its course offerings and procedures, details of its instructors and award process, and explaining how the company determines the right course for the client.
As part of the process, an IACET representative visited the US corporate office to review the day-to-day activities of the training department. As a result of the detailed submission and visit, the decision was made to once again award Wallingford Software the status of Authorized Provider. This allows Wallingford Software to continue awarding Continuous Education Units (CEUs).
CEUs are a vital element of the company’s training program, particularly in the United States where engineers are obliged to attain a set number of professional development hours each year in order to renew their Professional Engineer’s license. One CEU is equal to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs). As a result of the renewed IACET accreditation, engineers will be able to put their experience in learning how to use Wallingford Software’s suite of solutions towards this vital qualification.
Wallingford Software’s Director of Training and Client Services Nicole Kasow explains: “At Wallingford Software we pride ourselves on our excellent training services and this accreditation gives engineers a value-added experience when they attend our training courses. The added bonus of being able to award CEUs to engineers from around the world means that not only do those who attend our training courses learn best practice in modeling water supply, collection systems and river systems, with the most powerful and comprehensive suite of solutions on offer, but are also able to enhance their professional status at the same time.”