CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HAWARD TECHNOLOGY: The first IACET accredited provider in the Middle East
Haward Technology is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Traning (IACET), USA. Haward Technology complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Haward Technology is accredited to issue the IACET CEUs.
IACET AccreditationCONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)
Haward Technology Middle East is proud to be the pioneer technical training company in the region to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in its training programs. This is a testimony of our commitment to support Continuing Professional Development through training programmes of the highest quality to help achieve the learning objectives of our clients.
Haward Technology will award CEUs (Continuing Education Units) to participants who successfully complete our courses, seminars or workshops. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant's involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant's CEU Transcript of Records upon request.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON CEUs
What are Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?
The Continuing Education Unit is an internationally accepted and recognized method of quantifying the time spent in the classroom during qualified professional development and training activities.
Ten (10) hours of instruction equal one (1) CEU.
Why would one need to obtain CEUs?
The purpose of issuing CEUs is to provide a permanent record of training and continuing education for individuals who need to submit proof of their continuing education to state licensing and certification boards, employers, admissions in post graduate educational institutions, etc. CEUs are professional development and training units and not academic units, however, may contribute towards more efficient completion of academic admissions or postgraduate requirements and projects, and key to maintaining certification or licenses from professional organizations and government agencies.
Who may issue CEUs?
Only the Accredited Providers such as Haward Technology. Haward Technology is an Accredited provider of International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Who is IACET?
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is a non-profit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. It is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict research-based criteria and guidelines. IACET's Criteria and Guidelines are the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide.
How many CEUs may be awarded for any given program?
Haward Technology enters into its database the CEUs earned by the participant, based on his successful completion and attendance of the training programme.
What is the exchange rate between Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs)?
0.1 CEU (1 hour of instruction) is equivalent to 1 PDH unit. 1.0 CEU (10 hours of instruction) is equivalent to 10 PDH units.
Can Haward Technology's clients request for CEU Transcript of Records?
Yes. Former participants of Haward Technology's courses may simply email their request to info@haward.org with their complete name, job title, company and contact details.
How does the CEU help companies and the HR Departments?
The ANSI/IACET CEU is a proof of the attendance or participation of a delegate to an internationally accredited program that was developed based on strict quality standards for professional development. Employers are given the assurance that the programs attended by their employee are of high standards, brought about by the stringent procedures implemented on the design, development, delivery, monitoring and control of the training program. The ANSI/IACET CEU is accepted worldwide. The employee's achievement of the learning objectives is also measured not only by his attendance but also through assessment such as tests and application - based activity during the program. HR Departments will also have an easier way to track the records of training of an employee through the CEU records.