Accreditation is the foundation of DLA’s commitment to maintaining standards and fostering innovation in global digital education and management. DLA’s accreditation philosophy is centered on impact, employability, and practical learning outcomes.
Digital Programs
This DLA accreditation service is specific to non-accredited digital schools or standard universities / business schools offering digital program(s) which meet DLA eligibility criteria.
This award also extends to accredited digital schools offering new additional program(s) during their cycle of accreditation (within the 3-years validity).
DLA’s rigorous accreditation criteria and assessment process ensure that elected programs:
1. Demonstrate the highest standards in technology and curriculum design
2. Facilitate career development and employability
3. Drive alumni and employer interactions
Accredited programs are reviewed every two years to ensure new technologies, quality, and avant-garde improvements are continuously incorporated.
Educational Institute Advantages
A Seal of Excellence
DLA accreditation denotes the highest qualification of contemporary technological skills and expertise in specific specializations within digital education.
An Endorsed Distinction
Programs awarded with DLA accreditation signifies regional corporate recognition of gold standard, by identifying the best programs from thousands available.
Continuous Improvement
The developmental nature of our processes helps institutes spot potential shortcomings, with recommendations for future growth.
Desirability for Students
Tech Quality Assurance
DLA accreditation is a certitude of quality and professional expertise for graduates and future employers alike.
For employers, recruiting a graduate from DLA-accredited programs is to recruit top talent.
Premium Tech Education
This gold recognition ensures the investments of talents are recompensed with top-notch digital education and fast-tracked career paths.
International Tech Network
Students and alumni of DLA accredited programs means talents can network internationally, and connect with individuals from equally impressive programs and diverse backgrounds.
Validate your Digital Program with DLA Accreditation
The process for DLA accreditation seeks to balance the requirements for a solid framework of essential tech competencies with the need to regularly incorporate emerging technologies and meet market demands.
The assessment criteria is evaluated and reinforced by the Accreditation Advisory Council (AAC); composed of tech entrepreneurs, education founders, and senior professionals from DLA Advisory Associates and Business Partners.
There are four stages institutes must undertake for a tech program to be awarded DLA accreditation:
1. Primary Stage
School expresses interest in accreditation then submits a formal “Letter of Intent” after consultation.
After review and approval, the school is provided with a formal “Application Form” and Registration Fee.
After revision of school eligibility, the institution is formally invited to become a candidate for accreditation and progress to the next stage.
Approximate duration of 3 weeks
2. Pre-Eval Stage
Upon candidacy confirmation, the school completes “Self-Assessment Form” (SAF) and Pre-evaluation Fee.
The SAF is submitted for review by the AAC Eligibility Committee, to be evaluated against DLA’s key criteria.
After revision and if eligible, DLA accreditation staff will inform the institution of eligibility and progress to the next stage.
Approximate duration of 3 weeks
3. Assessment Stage
Upon committee approval, DLA set dates for assessment panel visit to take place, with a 1-month notice for preparations.
The Assessment Fee and Self-Inquisition Report (SIR) are due 2 weeks before the assessment panel visit.
After the official assessment two-days visit, DLA sends Recharges Invoice to the institution.
Approximate duration of 4 weeks
4. Post-Eval Stage
Once the assessment visit is complete, the panel will produce a Final Accreditation Report (FAR), which is sent to the school for fact-checking.
After receiving School feedback, the report is submitted to the AAC Endorsement Committee for review and final verdict.
Upon committee decision, the school is formally informed along with a copy of FAR.
Approximate duration of 3 weeks
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