PERC has earned the distinction of being named an accredited provider by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
The accreditation authorizes PERC to offer IACET continuing education units (CEUs) for select online training and educational materials that comply with the American National Standards Institute/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Having IACET accreditation will give local jurisdictional authorities, insurance carriers, and regulatory authorities improved confidence that PERC materials meet a very high standard for the instructional design, development, and delivery of content and programs. This designation will benefit the propane industry in many ways.
The accreditation will not change existing programs. CETP programs and certification will still be available through The Learning Center or instructor-led classes, with newer programs awarding CEUs.
Accreditation indicates PERC has completed a rigorous audit and evaluation of its courses, policies, and processes to ensure all training and educational materials deliver top quality instruction to users. The ANSI standard is internationally recognized by companies, state agencies, regulatory boards, colleges, and universities.
A second phase of accreditation for in-person classroom training programs is underway, including a PERC train-the-trainer program that will certify instructors to issue CEUs. A pilot test for the train-the-trainer program will be delivered at the 2024 National Propane Education & Training Conference Feb. 21-22 in Orlando.
More details are available in The Learning Center.
