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.
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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.

This seminar will also provide insight into proposed changes to the Global Standards for Business EducationTM and 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards. The exposure draft period for the standards is now open.

We appreciate registrations to be completed by 5 January to ensure all participants are enrolled and prepared for this program. 

 

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 2 February 2026. 
Enrollment requires a minimum of two, maximum of four, participants per program. 

Program Pricing

The enrollment fee is $3,000 USD per program, which includes participation for a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) representatives from the enrolled degree-granting program. The Certificate of Completion is valid for three (3) years, with a renewal fee of $2,500 USD.

Institutions may also choose an optional AoL report submission and review process for an additional $2,750 USD. If selected, your institution will be invoiced a total of $5,750 USD at the time of registration. The resulting Certificate of High Quality in AoL is valid for six (6) years, with a renewal fee of $2,500 USD.

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.