Online Distance Learning Accreditation (ODLA)

“Dedicated to being the pioneer in progressing the standards of online education worldwide so that every student is all set to adapt to the challenges of an ever-changing corporate world"

Welcome to the Online Distance Learning Accreditation (ODLA)

ODLA internationally accredits online educational institutions – high schools, colleges, universities and private, independent accreditation agencies worldwide. ODLA is a globally renowned and self-governing education accrediting association which functions internationally, conceding accreditation to higher educational institutions both on-campus & online, and accreditation bodies meeting its predefined standards.

Online Distance Learning Accreditation (ODLA) Association is one of the most respected and longest established accreditation associations of academic institutions and accrediting agencies worldwide.
ODLA is one of the most prominent accrediting bodies working specifically towards the benchmarking
and accreditation of online educational standards practiced globally; ODLA represents a vast number of reputable online institutions and accreditation bodies functioning across the globe.

Learn more about ODLA or contact our office if you would like additional information regarding our unique and patented accreditation process, resources and/or professional development opportunities.

Seeking Accreditation Status from ODLA?

You are a potential candidate for ODLA Accreditation if you are:

An online/distance learning/ higher educational institution involved solely in working adults’ education
A higher educational institution that offers online/distance study programs for working adults in any field
A regional (traditional/campus-based) higher educational institution involved solely in working adult education
A higher educational institution that offers special study programs like evening & executive programs for working adults in any field.
A private and independent accreditation agency seeking recognition from ODLA

Learn more about ODLA Accreditation Procedure.

What's New at ODLA?

The 2009 ODLA seminar is about to be announced by the board. The topic of discussion is:

‘Distance and Online Education’

Beyond the Boundaries - This topic
would provide participants an insight
of the distance and online education,
their pros and cons and as to how
working adults can pursue the options
for distance education and online
learning.

Details of the venue and date and time
of conference are coming soon.

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