Understand the Requirements of International higher education accreditationAccreditation requirements for HEIs at institutional level and programatic level

Educational Organizations need a Focussed Management Standard to deliver value. HEAD Accrediation for HEIs is the most focussed standard for educational organisations and learning service providers based on the ISO21001:2018, European Quality Assurance Framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) and Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area.

This course helps you to identify the structure and requirements of an effective Higher Eduaction accreditation and what this means for your HEIs. It helps you to gain an understanding of the ISO 21001:2018 management standard, the key terms and definitions and the High Level Structure (HLS), the European Quality Assurance Framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) and Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area.

This course also help you to interpret and apply the key concepts and principles of the standard to existing processes within your HEIs.

After graduation, learners could obtain

  • Understanding the Higher Education accreditation Certified from HEAD Germany.

Understanding the Higher Education accreditation Certified is a certificate which demonstrates learners’ thorough understanding of the ISO 21001:2018 requirements and the importance of Higher Education Accreditation at Institutional & Programmatic level.

Mandatory Modules

  • Overview of ISO 21001:2018
  • Principles of Educational Organizations Management System
  • ISO 21001:2018 Requirements
  • ISO 21001:2018 Documented Information
  • Risk Management
  • ISO 21001:2018 Nonconformity and Corrective Action.
  • Compatible of ISO 21001:2018 with the European Quality Assurance Framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) and Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area.

Duration and Delivery:

The program is designed for full-time learning, online, or Hybrid learning in 2 months.

Assessment and verification:

All subjects of the HEAD programs are evaluated by Accredited Board and Academic Board of Advisors. Learners must demonstrate mastery of knowledge and attain the competencies detailed in the program Syllabus.

  • Learners from age 18
  • Working at the institutions which are about to, or are applying the quality management system.

English requirements:

  • English reached a minimum of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level B2 or equivalent.

After graduation, learners can work as an internal EMOS implementer. They can also enroll in the second phase of course to become Auditor or third phase of course to become Lead Auditor.

how can we help you?

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HEAD Accreditation for Quality Assurance in the Higher Education Area help university proof and demonstrate their ability to support the acquisition and development of competence through teaching, learning, or research.

Dr Rémy Auguste François
Dean, SIMI Swiss - School of Education Sciences

HEAD - Higher Education Accreditation Division