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Accreditation Basics
Accreditation is one of the most important factors in choosing an online school. Make sure that your school is accredited by the right agencies.

Regional Accreditation
If you want your online degree to be accepted by employers and associates, your best bet is to make sure that your school is accredited by the appropriate regional associations.

Check Any Online School's Accreditation Status in One Minute or Less
Proper accreditation can mean the difference between a degree that gets you a new job and a certificate that isn't worth the paper it's printed on. If you have the right tools, you can check any school's accreditation status in less than a minute. Here's how.

What You Need to Know About Diploma Mills
A diploma mill is a company that awards unaccredited degrees and provides either an inferior education or no education at all. If you're considering attending an online school, learn as much about diploma mills as you can. This article will teach you how to spot them, how to avoid them, and how to take action if you've been a victim of a diploma mill's false advertising.

What You Need to Know About DETC Accreditation
If you're considering enrolling in a school that's accredited by the DETC, make sure you get the facts first. Here's what you need to know.

Insider Information from the Distance Education Training Council (DETC)
Distance Education Training Council's CEO Michael P. Lambert shares his knowledge about the accrediting association, its achievements, and its struggle with regionally accredited institutions.

Where Will Your Degree Take You?
Different types of accreditation offer differnet types of opportunities. Use this guide to find out how you can use your degree after you graduate.

Distance Education and Training Council
While it is not as widely accepted as the regional accrediting organizations, this council offers accreditation to online and other correspondence schools.