Akreditatsioon
Akreditatsioon, or accreditation, is the formal recognition by an independent, competent authority that a person, organization, program, laboratory, or product meets defined standards and is competent to perform specific activities. It aims to provide public confidence that evaluation processes are fair, consistent, and based on evidence.
There are several types of accreditation. Institutional accreditation assesses the overall quality and capacity of an
The accreditation process typically involves a self-evaluation by the applicant, an on-site visit or audit by
Standards underpin accreditation and are often sector-specific, drawing on national or international frameworks. Accreditation bodies may
Benefits of accreditation include increased credibility, improved quality and consistency, and easier access to markets or