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 Benchmarking Quality Standards

Worldwide

www.iao.org

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Accreditation is a formal

recognition of competenceto perform specific tasks. It

provides means for

identifying conformance tointernationally recognized

standards. This is called

benchmarking quality in the21st century.

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www.iao.org

MISSION OF IAO“The mission of IAO is to establish, preserve and promote the

finest quality standards worldwide by acting as a catalyst for

information, training and networking to educational institutes,

professionals, students & corporations.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About IAO

 An Overview

Need for International Accreditation

IAO’s International Accreditation

IAO’s Points Profile

Pofile

Foundation Philosophy

Global Chapters

Evaluation Commission

Strategic Alliances

Memberships

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 Accreditation for Institutions

 Accreditation for Universities

 Accreditation for Schools

 Accreditation for Professionals

 Accreditation for Qualifications

 Accreditation for Corporations

IAO’s Oerings

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Points Profile System

Organizational Management

 Academic Management

Institutional Performance

 Accreditation Process

Orientation

 Application Forms

Candidacy Status

Full Accreditation

IAO’s Accreditation Metrics and Process

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Benchmarking InternationalAccreditation Standards Globally

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IAO is an international quality assurance agency, working to improve

operating standards of organizations all over the world. With its global

network of experts, IAO grants accreditation to Educational Institutions,

Corporations, Professionals and Qualified Individuals.

AN OVERVIEW

Need For

International Accreditation Accreditation and quality assurance are essential

factors that complete the organizational/institutional

network. Regional accreditation bodies have dutifully

evaluated organizations on a regional scale and granted

them Primary Accreditation. However, the rapid growth

of globalization calls for a global entity which can

evaluate organizations against internationally proven

standards of quality and grant an internationally

recognized Secondary Accreditation to an enterprise.

IAO has been working with a diverse team of experts

from different walks of life to create standards that are

both regionally and internationally recognized and

accepted.

IAO provides international accreditation to the

organizations to serve as secondary accreditation,

enhance the entity's regional accreditation and assure

the stakeholders that programs, policies and

procedures of the organization are on a par with

international standards. IAO's International

 Accreditation represents an education institution’s

commitment to providing a quality education and an

enabling, learning-oriented environment to students.

IAO’s

International AccreditationConsumers of today need assurance about their

choices; whether it is a student selecting a university,

an organization deciding to enter into a business

agreement with another, or individuals looking for

professional development opportunities. At IAO we

seek to promote high standards of quality in

organizational practices through an ongoing process

of accreditation.

IAO provides accreditation to the following globally:

Universities

Institutes

Schools

Corporations

Professionals

Students

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IAO provides international accreditation to the organizations to serve as

secondary accreditation, enhance the entity's regional accreditation and

assures stakeholders that the program, policies and procedures of the

organization are up to the international standards of quality. IAO'sInternational Accreditation represents an entity's commitment to delivering

quality which is on a par with the global standards.

IAO's Points Profile System

IAO grants international accreditation through a uniqueand patented Points Profile System that is developed

by organizing the best global organizational practices in

one place in collaboration with regional accreditation

bodies. IAO's Point Profile System works as general

basis of evaluation for any organization/individual

regardless of their origin to supplement their regional

accreditation and provide an additional international

accreditation. The Points Profile System is a dynamic

and evolving system that is continually updated in order

to cater new developments in the academic and

professional quarters.

Profile

IAO owes its success to its strong network of experts and accreditation professionals serving in

over 180 countries. IAO has also collaborated with

regional accreditation bodies to supplement their

strict accreditation methods. IAO is an expert in

standardizing organizational practices internationally

and accrediting organizations and individuals from

academic and professional sectors. IAO's first-rate

services are also recognized by different global

accreditation associations.

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IAO conducts organizational assessments and

evaluations based on a unique Points Profile System that

focuses on improving the quality standards by providing

specific recommendations.

Foundation Philosophy

www.iao.org

Before IAO was formed, there was no true global

accreditation body to accredit academic & business

service providers and students & professionals despite

substantial expansion in these sectors in recent years.

GESFWA (Global Education Support Forum for Working

 Adults) took the initiative and formed IAO to promote

the educational standards for students & institutions

worldwide. IAO was created with the aim of expanding

GESFWA’s outreach by providing required systems and

solutions so that more and more institutions, schools,

professionals and students endorse quality educational

standards.

Recently, IAO has also started to accredit corporationswith the aim of promoting reputable interests and

corporate objectives. It ensures an adequate level of 

structural integrity and quality of product and/or service.

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IAO’s accreditation approach isfocused on improving organizationalstandards by providing specificrecommendations based on a uniquePoints Profile System. The approachdifferentiates itself from other Quality

 Assurance Practices based on:

Borderless approach through globalrepresentatives

Points score instead of Pass/Fail

Full recommendation report to furtherimprove Quailty standards

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IAO has presence in more than 180 countries to accomplish its

mission of standardizing and promoting organizational quality

assurance standards worldwide.

IAO’s chapters aim to establish and strengthen quality standards

in academic and corporate sectors in different regions across the

globe. IAO has native experts in its team who are well aware of 

the dynamics of the regional practices and possess the

necessary expertise and knowledge to enhance the existing

organizational quality assurance standards.

 The chapters are also responsible for organizing seminars,

workshops and events that facilitate IAO in serving organizations

and other stakeholders in a specific region.

Following are a few regions where our chapters are located:

 

Global Chapters

www.iao.org

IAO holds presence in more than 180 countries

Jordan

LebanonSyria

Germany

Italy

EgyptDubai

Saudia Arabia

Oman India

Singapore

Malaysia

Philippines

North America

South America

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Dr. Somaratne is a highly

distinguished member of IAO.

He has vast experience in

community development and currently serves

as Additional Project Director (ProgrammeManagement) Community Development and

Livelihood Improvement Project, Gemidiriya,

Sri Lanka. He is a noted public speaker who

has delivered lectures and presentations on

agricultural economy when he was working as

 Advocacy and Programme Policy Manager at

Oxfam Australia. He has also published books

on contract farming potential and problems in

Sri Lankan agriculture.

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For each international chapter, IAO inducts native educational and

accreditation experts in the team who are well aware of the dynamics of 

their country's academic and corporate sectors and possess the

necessary expertise and knowledge to serve their people.

EVALUATION COMMISSION

Dr W.G.Somaratne

Dr. Ameer Ali is a distinguished

member of IAO. He serves as

Chairperson and Assistant professor

in the Department of Computer Science and

Engineering (CSE), East West University. He is

valuable to the Organization for his extensive

teaching experience and in-depth research in the

field of Information Technology.

Dr. Ameer Ali

Dr.Gerges’s valuable work experience has made h

one of the most reliable and treasured IAO membe

 A civil engineer by profession, his valuable

experience in water resources and environmental engineering has

helped him attain managerial positions at Dar Al Handshah Shair

and Partners, Parsons International Limited and Beiswenger Hoch

and Associates. He is also teaching water resources engineering

and project management courses at the University of Balamand a

at the Lebanese American University.

Najib Nicolas Gerges

Dr. Dika has

obtained Ph.Din Internationa

Relations and is serving as a

professor in the Agricultural

University of Tirana. She also

has exceptional language ski

and brings value to IAO throu

her worldwide network of pe

working to enhance the quali

of education.

Dr. Ines Di

Brent M. Tabor is

a financial expert

and possesses rich experience

in the fields of accounting and

finance. Currently pursuing a

PhD at North Central University,

 AZ, Brent M. Tabor has added

immense value to the cause of 

IAO.

Brent M.Tabor

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EVALUATION COMMISSION

Dr. Friedrich Schneider is a

Professor of Economics at

Johannes Kepler University of 

Linz, Austria. He obtained his PhD in Economics

from the University of Konstanz and has since

held numerous visiting and honorary positions at

a number of universities. He was Dean of Social

Science and Economics and Vice President of 

Foreign Affairs at Johannes Kepler University of 

Linz and President of the Austrian Economic

 Association. He has also been consultant to

numerous organizations including the Brussels EU

Commission. He has published extensively in

various economic journals. He brings value to IAO

through his extensive worldwide experience in

education and research.

Dr. Friedrich Schneider

Mrs. Ambili

Puthusseri has

obtained her

Master’s degree in computer

application and has also

completed many certification

programs that have

sharpened her technical

skills. She is a verypassionate and hardworking

individual of IAO.

Ambili P.K

 Xiaofeng Hu has obtained his Ph.D degree from

Shanghai Jiao Tong University and his research intereslies in simulation, planning, scheduling and manageme

of manufacturing systems (including assembly lines, project shops,

hybrid flowshops, re-entrant manufacturing lines and hospitals). He

has conducted various research projects and published numerous

papers. Currently, he serves as a lecturer in the Computer Integrated

Manufacturing Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He

was also granted SMC Excellent Young Faculty Award in 2009 and

Outstanding Supervisor of Undergraduate in 2010 by Shanghai Jiao

 Tong University.

Xiaofeng Hu

Marta is a

consultancy and

training enthusiast

with a master's degree in

 Archaeology. She has been an

academic achiever and has won a

six-month scholarship with the

University of Tuscia. She has also

worked with world-renownedprofessors and industry

professionals at different training

programs and seminars.

Marta Zugaro

Dr. Mohammed Aldasht

brings value to the IAO

through his interests in parallel

computing, evolutionary computing,

optimization and prediction problems in

high performance computing. He has

also published various works in the field

of computer sciences and has alsoconducted a research project in

Intelligent Algorithms for Prediction and

Optimization in Heterogeneous Clusters

at the Palestine University. He has

obtained his Ph. D. from the University

of Granada and now serves as the Dean

for College of Admin. Sciences and

Informatics in Palestine Polytechnic

University.

Dr. Mohammed

Aldasht

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IAO has collaborated with distinguished regional accreditation bodies to supplement their strict accreditation methods

using its Points Profile System, supported by the latest technology to establish, preserve and promote the finest

quality assurance standards worldwide.

IAO collaborates with different Quality Assurance agencies to formulate plans for improving the operational standards

in organizations and to help them discover their competitive potential among regional and international peers. The

objective of this exercise is to enhance operating standards to international levels.

Currently, the following associations are partners with IAO:

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

In pursuit of its mission to increase the global quality

standards for academic and business corporations

and individuals, IAO has formed associations with

international bodies that work towards enhancing

such standards worldwide.

MEMBERSHIPS

GESFWAGlobal Education Support Forum

for Working Adults

International EducationAccreditation Commission

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Setting International Quality Standardsfor Universities, Institutes, SchoolsCorporations, Professionalsand Students Worldwide

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 Traditional and distance learning career colleges and

institutions imparting job oriented and professional

training to students can gain accreditation through IAO.

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Accreditation

for Institutes

IAO accredits universities providing education by means

of either e-learning/distance learning or on-campus

study programs.

Accreditation

for Universities

International accreditation is offer to elementary/primary

and secondary schools all over the world that fulfill theirstudent's learning& development needs.

Accreditationfor Schools

IAO also accredits professionals who serve in various

fields and industries worldwide and may have even

completed recognized programs of field specific

training.

Accreditation

for Professionals

International accreditation for students is specificallydesigned for students who have earned or are earning

qualifications in various specializations and fields of 

study worldwide.

Accreditation

for Students

Corporations employing the highest standards of quality

assurance in business management & performance in

various markets worldwide, can earn International

accreditation from IAO.

Accreditation

for Corporations

IAO is an entity entrusted with the responsibility of providing quality

assurance to educational institutions, business corporations, professionals

and qualified individuals.

IAO's international accreditation can be broadly categorized as follows:

IAO ACCREDITATION SERVICES

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Ensuring Highest QualityStandards through our UniquePoints Profile System

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IAO’s accreditation is conferred by rigorously evaluating all applicants

against the unique patented evaluation process, known as Points Profile

System, based on the best global practices in education and organizations.

IAO ACCREDITATION METRICS

Points Profile System

 As per the Points Profile system, certain points are assigned to every answer submitted in the application form,which are then rated to calculate a final score for each category. A visit of IAO’s Evaluation Commission is also

conducted for a physical evaluation of the organization. These scores are put together to form a matrix that

measures the quality of the applicant from different angles. This Points Profile System is intelligently designed to

detect strengths and weaknesses against the international standards. The final matrix gives the overall picture of 

the applicant's quality and standards and also makes recommendations to improve performance in different areas.

* Students and professionals are not accredited on the abovementioned metrics and the on-site visit also does not apply to

them. Rather they are evaluated on factors such as their academic profile, experience, etc.

Organizational Management

deals with factors pertaining

to the organization’s overall

management. These factors

include the organizational

structure, time of existence of 

the institution, existence of a

defined vision, ethical

practices, research & 

scholarships, marketing, etc.

Organizational

Management The academic / business

management of an

institute/organization is

calculated based on factors

such as the quality and

relevance of the curriculum,

admission policies, flexible

hours, faculty,employes, HR

Policies, financial

management etc.

Academic/Business

ManagementIAO calculates organization’s

performance based on the

progress of the employers,

alumni, standard certifications

of the instituition/business,

and the number of 

accreditations possessed by

the organization.

Institutional/Business

Performance

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 The steps to our accreditation process are described below. These steps

are a guide to learning more about IAO’s accreditation.

ACCREDITATION PROCESS

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Step 1Signup to provide your basic detailsat IAO & start your accreditation

process

Fill in your accreditation

application online, offline

or through consultant

Step 2

Step 3Provide documents to

validate the information

you submitted earlier in

your application

Step 4Candidacy status makes your

institute eligible for Full Accreditation.

 You will receive a preliminary Points

Profile Score, a Letter your institute will

be listed among other candidate

institutes on IAO’s website

Step 5IAO commission members

will visit your institute

to validate the documents

& information you submitted

earlier in the application

Step 6 After visit, your institute

will be eligible for Full

 Accreditation along

with final Points

Profile Score,

certificate, seal & 

more benefits

Step 7IAO’s consultant will work regularly in improving your

Points Profile Score through

recommendations

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Step 1: (Now)

Signup

 The first step is to signup with IAO and provide yourbasic information. This includes your personal profile

and organizational information.

Step 2: (2-3 Days)

Application Form

Organizations/Individuals are required to submit their

details through the application form available on IAO’s

website. The form covers details like the Organization’s

mission, and information about faculty/ employees, etc.

For individuals, the forms require details such as their

educational and work experiences, any awards and

recognitions, etc. This is reflective of the strengths and

weaknesses of the institution/school/corporation/ 

individuals as per accreditation standards. The form

can either be completed online through your account

area, downloaded to be filled later or you can ask for a

consultant’s assistance to complete your form.

Step 3: (1-2 Days)

Validation Documents The Organization/Individual is also required to submit

certain documents for IAO to validate the information

filled in the accreditation application forms.

Step 4: (1 Day)

Candidacy

On the basis of all the submitted documentary

evidence through the detailed form and validationdocuments, the organization/individual is

evaluated for candidacy based on IAO’s unique

patented profiling system.

If annouced eligible for candidacy, the IAO will

award an organization/individual with a Candidacy

letter, provide preliminary points profile and

provide them an opportunity to be listed on IAO’s

website among other candidates Institutes of IAO.

Step 5: (1-10 Days)

Visit

 The last step to gain full accreditation is the visit of IAO’s representative to the applicant

Institution/School/University or office on a mutually

agreed date. The IAO will evaluate nstitutional

system for full accreditation through physical

location and/or online provision system, through

student/employee involvement and through the

IAO's proprietary variable.

Step 6: (Before 30th Day)

Full Accreditation

Step 7: (Life Long)

Continuous Improvement

Full accreditation will be awarded and the final

points profile will be granted to the applicant

educational institution/corporation based on IAO’s

evaluator(s’) visit and assessment. Once the

education institute receives full accreditation, they

can communicate the status on their website and

can also use it for reference in official documents

and files. Also, the printed certificate with IAO’s

official seal will be shipped to the provided official

address Additionally and most importantly, they

will receive final points profile score highlighting the

strengths and weaknesses of the institute.

Once fully accredited your journey with IAO won’t

end here. Our members will be working with you

on a regular basis as to how you can improve the

standards of your organization/institute through

our continuous improvement process.

ACCREDITATION PROCESS

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Contact IAO

Contact Oce:IAO, 10685-BHazelhurst Dr. #11524Houston, TX 77043, USA

Phone: 1-866-2768-IAO (426)

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://iao.org

 

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