AoL Certificate Course for Business Education Programs

Verify your achievement of an effective AoL program through AACSB’s rigorous development plan and quality in Assurance of Learning certificate.
Aol Programs Certificate Badge
Quality and Impact

Communicate your program quality through this 22-week certificate program that business schools with the knowledge and tools to build and sustain a robust Assurance of Learning (AoL) process. Designed for institutional teams, this course supports comprehensive AoL plan development through curriculum mapping, assessment design, data analysis, and continuous improvement practices.

Why This Program? 

  • Develop a mission-aligned, comprehensive AoL plan
  • Improve curriculum effectiveness and learning outcomes
  • Gain clarity on AACSB expectations for AoL
  • Receive guidance from experienced facilitators
  • Participate in interactive modules and peer learning
  • Ideal for institutional teams aiming to enhance assurance of learning quality, including those looking to pursue or maintain AACSB accreditation.

The next program will begin January 2026. 

Program Pricing

3,000 USD per program enrollment fee for the 22-week course to receive a certificate of completion, which is valid for 3 years, with the option to renew for a fee of 2,500 USD.

2,750 USD per program fee to undergo an AoL report submission and review process to receive the certificate of high quality in Assurance of Learning for the institution’s program.

Facilitators

Vankata Yanamandram, University of Wollongong
Venkat serves as Associate Dean (International & Accreditation) and Director of Assurance of Learning at University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia. Over a career spanning two decades, his leadership within the university has played a pivotal role in shaping educational strategies. Venkat pioneered the Assurance of Learning process for UOW’s Business degree programs, both domestically and internationally. He serves as an AACSB Assurance of Learning Facilitator for the Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, conducting seminars, presenting at AACSB conferences, and mentoring business schools. Additionally, Venkat has co-authored 8 scholarly book chapters, published 25 peer-reviewed journal articles, and contributed to program reviews for Australian business programs, earning three teaching and learning awards.

 

Adam_ThomasAdam Thomas, University of Zürich
Adam is responsible for the international accreditations (AACSB/EQUIS), continuous improvement, and reporting processes at the University of Zurich, Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics. His role focuses on the integration of accreditation actions within the organic development of the Faculty. The main objective of this task is to ensure the Faculty meets current accreditation requirements and future accreditation visits are successful. Adam has a passion for technology and online learning/facilitation/collaboration tools. Often sought after due to his out-of-the-box approaches; Adam focuses on purpose-oriented solutions supporting continuous improvement.

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Program Certificate

Certificates awarded through this AACSB Academy program recognize institutional achievement. They are distinct from AACSB accreditation and do not confer, imply, or affect an institution’s AACSB accreditation status.

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Register today! Program begins January 12.