How to evaluate ABET providers

Published June 13, 2009

How should you evaluate ABET providers? You can use the tips below to help you evaluate ABET providers:
• Check whether the ABET centre is present on the Umalusi list. It is a full list of ABET providers with accreditation. If the name is not on the list you can contact Umalusi to confirm the centre’s status with them.
• You can also confirm the centre’s accreditation level with Umalusi.
• Check whether the centre is one of the ABET providers that is accredited at the relevant NQF level for the specific course.
• Follow up on the references provided by the centre.