Welcome to IAO’s Resources page. On this page you will find a wealth of information about the ever-changing world of online and distance education. There are resources for students, educational institutes and professional trade and vocational institutions. Please click on the appropriate links to access these resources. We welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions.

Resources for Educational Institutions

As a pioneer in the field of online university accreditation the IAO views its accreditation as only the beginning of a long-term association. You can contact us for professional services and advice on the standards and quality of your programs. We will support you every step of the way. We have provided some reference articles of interest below:

		Business/Management and Accreditation Today’s business milieu is typified by fast pace, rapid change, and global reach. One can find a number of distance learning Business/Management degrees that recognize the needs of businesses and other organizations worldwide and builds talented managers, leaders, and administrators with knowledge and skills needed for the 21st century.
		Engineering Education Accrediation The school of Engineering develops its students' understanding of the nature and implication of the subject in the light of its impact on the environment, while emphasizing on the appliance of engineering methodology.
		Computer Science Education Accrediation The school of Computer science aims to investigate algorithms, design efficiency, implementation and application of computer systems in response to the problems of various organizations. Computer Science teaches its students to maintain and create the most efficient computer systems applying the latest technology.
		Criminal Justice Education Accrediation The school of Criminal justice has been derived from wide ranging fields like sociology, psychology, political science, economics, anthropology, geography, public administration, urban studies, history, biology, philosophy and law.
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Resources for Professional Trade and Vocational Institutions

IAO’s accreditation is also being acknowledged by professional trade and vocational institutions. You can contact us for professional services and advice on the standards and quality of your programs. We will support you every step of the way. We have provided some reference articles of interest below:

Going Online in Training for Vocational & Professional Institutes This article examines the trends taking place in the overall market, and more specifically how it affects trade schools, the students attending them, and the employers that hire the eventual certificate and degree holders.

Resources for Students

Students today need to be reassured that they are making the correct choices in selecting online and distance education institutions. At IAO we seek to maintain and enhance high standards of quality in online and distance learning, through our ongoing process of accreditation. Students can apply to IAO accredited institutions with confidence. We have provided some reference articles of interest below:

		The MBA Degree in the New Millennium This article provides tips for a prospective MBA student. The MBA is by far the most popular distance learning degree, with an increasing number of accredited business schools offering their master’s degree online.
		Some Reasons an Online College Degree Makes Better Sense This article provides some solid reasons for pursuing an online degree, such as the flexibility to study whenever you want and structure your learning and even the opportunity to get your degree faster.
		FAQs – For Students Our Frequently asked questions section covers the basics of accreditation plus the unique issues regarding online education.

About Accreditation

Accreditation for any educational institution is of primary concern. No accreditation or accreditation from a less authentic accreditation agency means that the institution is not reliable or recognized enough to support its education and degrees. Before applying for any program of any institute, one must always check the accreditation for that institution and the recognition of the accrediting body. Another critical aspect in this assessment is to check whether all the programs and degrees offered by an institution are accredited or not. Read more