Explore Our Certificate Programs

ACCME Certificate Programs are flexible, three-month learning experiences designed to help continuing education professionals strengthen their knowledge, apply practical skills, and demonstrate competency in key areas of accredited CE.

Each program includes approximately 15 hours of self-paced learning through interactive modules, short quizzes, applied learning opportunities, a Practice Test, and online Collaborations with fellow participants. Learners also receive support from ACCME staff during two live, 60-minute Learner Support Webinars.

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Each program concludes with a remotely proctored, competency-based Final Assessment that measures your ability to apply what you have learned to real-world CE scenarios. The assessment includes approximately 50 multiple-choice and case-based items and one open-ended response. You will have three hours to complete the assessment and may refer to the program’s course resources and the ACCME website.

For Employers and CE Program Leaders

Supporting your team in earning ACCME Certificates can strengthen skills in data reporting, Standards implementation, educational design, outcomes evaluation, and program improvement. These skills help your team deliver effective education aligned with your organization’s goals while demonstrating your commitment to staff development and CE program quality.

Explore each certificate program below to find the one that best supports your responsibilities, professional goals, and organization.

ACCME Certificate in Implementing the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE

Learn practical ways to apply the Standards across your CE program, protect learners, maintain independence, and meet accreditation expectations.

Ideal for: CE professionals who plan or manage accredited education and help implement the Standards.

ACCME Certificate in Data Management in Accredited CE

Build your skills in using PARS, improving data quality, and managing CE activity and learner reporting accurately and efficiently.

Ideal for: CE professionals responsible for entering, managing, reviewing, or reporting activity and learner data.

ACCME Certificate in Educational Outcomes and Program Improvement

Learn to design CE activities focused on measurable outcomes and use results to improve your CE program.

Ideal for: CE professionals who design activities, evaluate outcomes, or guide program improvement.

For additional details about the ACCME Certificate Programs, please download the ACCME Certificate Programs Enrollment Packet.

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