FLETA OA Conducts Accreditation Manager Workshop
The FLETA Office of Accreditation (OA) delivered a three-day virtual Accreditation Manager (AM) Workshop on September 16–18, 2025. The program was designed to support both new and experienced accreditation managers, accreditation support staff, and other personnel responsible for developing files, drafting policies, and managing various training procedures within their organizations. A total of 46 participants representing 25 federal training organizations attended.
On the first day, participants received an AM Orientation and Standards Analysis, which included discussions on interpreting the standards and best practices for evidence collection.
The second day included an overview of the academy accreditation process; building accreditation files, identifying standards eligible for not applicable status; scheduling and travel; and using the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) process to identify and manage deficiencies. Breakout sessions in the virtual environment allowed participants to network in smaller groups, ask questions, and gain insight into one another’s organizational structures and responsibilities.
The final day addressed the last steps of the FLETA process, including conducting and managing the self-assessment process; preparing for and supporting the FLETA assessment; preparing for the Board Review Committee (BRC); and meeting the requirements for maintaining reaccreditation. An AM Roundtable Discussion activity was also held, in which breakout groups worked through real-life scenarios and questions submitted by peers in the accreditation community. This activity gave participants the opportunity to consider potential courses of action, examine possible consequences, and share strategies to support resolution.
The FLETA OA also encouraged participants to collaborate with their assigned Program Managers (PMs) to schedule leadership briefings, participate in FLETA Fundamentals training, and identify staff members who could complete the Assessor Training Program (ATP) and become FLETA assessors. In addition, FLETA PMs are available to conduct policy reviews and editing, evaluate accreditation files, and facilitate interactions between training organizations.