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THE CERTIFICATION COUNCIL INC

AZ · EIN 263409155 · $633K rev · operational · www.acac.org
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The American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) is a nonprofit organization that provides professional certifications for individuals in the indoor air quality industry. It supports certificants through recertification processes and professional development activities, ensuring that they maintain high standards of competence and professionalism. ACAC operates primarily in the United States and offers resources for both certificants and industry stakeholders.

activities · 15

what they do

direct service · 14
  • Accredited Professional Certification Professional Certification Support Programs
    Offers accredited professional certifications, particularly in the indoor air quality industry, which are recognized by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB). These certifications are available for a fee and require ongoing professional development for recertification.
  • Accredited Professional Certification Professional Certification Support Programs
    Offers accredited professional certifications, specifically in the indoor air quality industry, which are accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB). These certifications are available at both the Engineering-related and Engineering Technician levels.
  • Administer CESB-accredited certification programs in indoor air quality Professional Certification Support Programs
    Offers CESB-accredited certifications specific to the indoor air quality industry, including the only IAQ certifications accredited at the CESB Engineering-related and Engineering Technician levels. Certifications are granted following rigorous processes, including psychometrically validated exams and unanimous board votes.
  • Certification Examination Administration Certification Exam Administration
    Administers certification exams through various methods, including testing centers, online video proctoring, and instructor proctoring. The organization manages scheduling, electronic grading, immediate score reporting, and re-examination processes for candidates globally.
  • Certification Examination Administration Certification Exam Administration
    Administers certification exams through testing centers, online video proctoring, and instructor proctoring, with over 600 secure testing facilities globally. The organization electronically grades exams, provides immediate scores, and manages the re-examination process for candidates.
  • Certification Fee Collection Professional Certification Maintenance
    Collects fees for certifications, including $500 for the initial two-year term and $400 for recertification for accredited certifications, and $400 for the initial term and $300 for recertification for vocational certifications. An optional digital certification seal is available for $50.
  • Certification Maintenance and Recertification Professional Certification Maintenance
    Manages the recertification process for certified individuals, requiring 30-40 hours of professional development activities every two years and conducting annual audits of recertification applications. It also offers a subscription service, ACAC.LIVE, for earning recertification credits and allows for emeritus status application for retired professionals.
  • Conduct psychometric and quality assurance reviews Certification Exam Administration
    Ensures exam validity and fairness through annual psychometric reviews and maintains high-stakes testing standards, including secure computer-based testing and independent third-party proctoring.
  • Deliver certification exams through multiple secure modalities Certification Exam Administration
    Offers three exam delivery methods: testing center exams, online video proctored exams, and instructor proctored exams for vocational programs. Candidates can schedule exams at over 600 secure global testing facilities, with electronic grading and immediate score reporting.
  • Issue certifications and related credentials Professional Certification Maintenance
    Grants certifications for two-year terms at set fees, offers an optional $50 digital certification seal for marketing use, and allows retired professionals to apply for emeritus status in their designation.
  • Manage recertification and professional development requirements Professional Certification Maintenance
    Requires 30–40 hours of professional development activities during each two-year certification term, grants 10 hours of recertification credit for active professionals, and tracks progress via the ACAC.LIVE subscription platform, which provides recertification credits through on-demand learning materials.
  • Process certification applications and re-examinations Professional Certification Maintenance
    Manages full certification application workflows, including re-examination scheduling, fee collection, file updates, and audit processes. Random audits are conducted annually on recertification applications to ensure compliance.
  • Recertification and Professional Development Management Professional Certification Maintenance
    Manages the recertification process for certified individuals, requiring 30-40 hours of professional development every two years. This includes offering a subscription service (ACAC.LIVE) for earning recertification credits, tracking progress, and conducting audits of recertification applications.
  • Support certification through education and experience equivalencies Professional Certification Maintenance
    Grants field experience equivalencies based on academic coursework—15 college semester hours equals one year of experience, and 30 semester hours equals two years—facilitating certification eligibility for qualified candidates.
capacity building · 1
  • Certification Program Development and Oversight Certification Exam Administration
    Develops and oversees certification programs with a focus on independence and psychometric standards, ensuring exams undergo annual review and are developed in compliance with psychometric standards. The organization also sets requirements for field experience and professional development.
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named programs · 3

what they call their work

ACAC.LIVE
Provides online professional development opportunities for certificants to earn recertification credits from home or office.
Certification Programs
Offers various certifications for professionals in the indoor air quality field, requiring examinations and ongoing professional development.
Recertification Process
Requires certificants to complete professional development activities and document their continued field experience every two years.
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • ACAC.LIVE Partner — Provides an online platform for certificants to earn required recertification credits and automatically maintains documentation for subscribers.
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Partner — ACAC or other certifying bodies should be accredited by ANSI under ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024
  • Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards Government — Accredits most ACAC certification programs.
  • Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) Partner — ACAC or other certifying bodies should be accredited by CESB
  • Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) Partner — Achieved independent third-party accreditation from CESB.
  • Kryterion Partner — Provides testing centers for ACAC exams and online proctoring services.
  • THE CERTIFICATION COUNCIL INC Partner — Accredits training providers for certification exam preparation courses
  • US government Government — Has designations specified by the US government.