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VALID: Setting the Standard for Workforce-Ready Education
The future of education isn't degrees and debt—it's skills and transformation. VALID accredits programs that prepare learners for the modern workforce, certifying the schools, bootcamps, and training initiatives that deliver real-world results, not just certificates.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
VALID's mission is to accredit digital-first career programs that produce job-ready professionals through instructional excellence, technology integration, and outcome-driven learning.
Vision
We envision a future where credentials aren't just pieces of paper—they're proof that learners can do the work, earn the role, and change their lives. VALID is building the quality framework that next-generation education demands.
Why We Created VALID
Speed
Today's learners need education that keeps pace with rapidly evolving workforce demands, not programs that take years to adapt.
Skill-Building
We focus on validating programs that emphasize practical skill development over theoretical knowledge alone.
Flexibility
Modern education requires adaptable formats that accommodate diverse learning styles and life circumstances.
Meet Our Founder
Dr. Robin Sargent, Founder & Executive Director

Thought Leader
National authority in instructional design and workforce development
Education Innovator
Founded IDOL Academy, the first state-authorized online career school for instructional design
Quality Champion
Dedicated to proving what works and certifying what matters in education
Our Unique Approach
100% Online
Our accreditation process is fully digital, mirroring the programs we evaluate
Expert Evaluators
Assessment by trained instructional designers who understand modern learning
Data-Driven
Decisions grounded in learning science and workforce needs
Transparent
Built for clear standards, trustworthy processes, and transformative outcomes
The VALID Difference
Programs We Accredit
Tech Bootcamps
Intensive programs teaching in-demand technical skills like coding, UX design, and data science, typically in 12-16 weeks.
Corporate Training
Structured professional development programs that upskill employees in specific domains through targeted instruction.
Digital Career Schools
Online institutions focused exclusively on preparing students for specific careers through comprehensive skill development.
Join the Movement

Transform Education
Be part of redefining quality standards for the future
Build Trust
Establish credibility with students and employers
Validate Excellence
Demonstrate your program's real-world effectiveness