International Standards for Industry & Education Excellence
ICIES establishes rigorous, independent standards and accreditation mechanisms for institutional excellence across education and professional sectors globally.
50+
Active Standards
500+
Accredited Organizations
150+
Countries
Accreditation Metrics
Current scope of ICIES accreditation and certification programs globally.
Active Accredited Providers
Accredited Programs
Certified Professionals
Our Global Reach
ICIES standards and accreditation span every continent, connecting institutions and professionals committed to excellence.
GLOBAL STANDARDS NETWORK
Active in 150+ countries worldwide
Institutional Authority & Independence
As a private, independent, non-governmental organization, ICIES operates with complete institutional independence and ethical neutrality.
Independent Governance
Non-governmental, neutral board with global representation
Industry & Education Leaders
Standards developed by subject matter experts
Ethics & Transparency
Comprehensive conflict-of-interest and disclosure policies
Impartial Assessment
Rigorous, objective accreditation and certification processes
Standards Framework
Comprehensive standards covering education quality, industry compliance, and professional competency development.
Frameworks
ICIES Standards Framework v1.0
Foundational standards framework for industry and education
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance Framework v1.0
Systematic approach to quality management and continuous improvement
Ethics
Ethics & Integrity Standards v1.0
Framework for ethical conduct and integrity across institutions
Competency Models
Competency Models v1.0
Role-based competency frameworks for professional development
Sector Standards
Healthcare Provider Standards v1.0
Sector-specific standards for healthcare education and training
Sector Standards
Technology & Digital Standards v1.0
Standards for technology education and digital competency development
ICIES Standards Development Process
Our rigorous, phased methodology ensures standards reflect global best practices and institutional consensus.
Standards Development
Expert committees develop rigorous standards through inclusive global consultation
Accreditation Process
Organizations apply and undergo comprehensive institutional review
Certification & Recognition
Approved institutions and professionals receive formal credentials
Ongoing Excellence
Continued compliance, regular audits, and continuous improvement
Featured Standards
Core standards frameworks that establish excellence across education and professional sectors.
FEATURED STANDARD
ICIES Standards Framework
ICIES-SF v1.0
The foundational framework establishing core principles for all ICIES standards
Key Components:
Governance & Standards Integrity
ICIES maintains institutional independence, transparency, and rigorous ethical governance.
ICIES operates as a private, non-governmental organization with complete independence from commercial, political, and governmental interests. Our governance structure ensures that no single stakeholder can unduly influence standards development or accreditation decisions. We maintain strict neutrality in all matters affecting member institutions and professionals.
Rigorous Standards Development
Developed through structured, international processes following ISO guidelines and global best practices
Continuous Standards Evolution
Standards updated regularly through structured review cycles to reflect emerging practices
Global Recognition
Accreditations and certifications maintained across 150+ countries with institutional authority
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