Accreditation and Global Alignment
Our Commitment to Global Standards
IBOGP® is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accreditation, transparency, and accountability in all its professional certification and membership processes.
Our frameworks and governance model are designed to ensure that every individual and institutional member operates within globally benchmarked quality systems.
Through this alignment, IBOGP® promotes cross-border recognition of certifications, ensuring our members’ qualifications remain portable, respected, and verifiable in both domestic and international energy markets.
ISO and ANSI Alignment
ISO/IEC 17024 – Conformity Assessment: General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons
ISO 21001 – Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS)
ISO/IEC 42001 – Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
ISO 29993 – Learning Services Outside Formal Education
Shapes the design and delivery of IBOGP®’s professional development programs and executive education pathways for adult learners.
ISO 29001 – Quality Management System for Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries
Ensures industry-specific training, safety, and operational standards are embedded in all IBOGP® certification and accreditation frameworks.
ANSI / ASTM E2659 – Certificate Accreditation Program
Supports the quality assurance of certificate-based programs and validates learning outcomes tied to professional advancement.
Benchmarking and Alignment with Professional Accreditation Bodies
- The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
- The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- The American Society for Quality (ASQ) professional competency standards
- The American Petroleum Institute (API) competency frameworks
Governance and Quality Assurance
Transparency
Every certification process and partnership is governed by clear criteria, published policies, and ethical oversight.
Independence
IBOGP®’s credentialing activities are managed by impartial review boards that prevent conflicts of interest.
Integrity
Examinations, assessments, and credential issuance follow strict confidentiality and fairness standards.
Accountability
Continuous audits and external evaluations ensure all operations meet ISO/ANSI compliance metrics.
Continuous Improvement
Ongoing monitoring and annual program reviews strengthen alignment with evolving global standards.
The IBOGP® Accreditation Council, composed of external auditors, academic experts, and senior energy professionals, oversees all accreditation, partner review, and certification validation processes.
Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Accreditation
IBOGP® authorizes select academic and corporate institutions as Accredited or Affiliate Training Partners (ATPs) under its ISO-aligned criteria
Each ATP undergoes a rigorous evaluation of:
- Curriculum design and learning outcomes
- Instructor qualifications
- Quality management systems
- Facilities and delivery methods
- Assessment and reporting procedures
Continuous Audit and Compliance Framework
All IBOGP® programs, examinations, and partnerships are reviewed annually under a Continuous Quality Audit Framework (CQAF).
This framework measures performance indicators such as candidate satisfaction, employer feedback, certification validity, and training effectiveness.
Audits are conducted according to ISO 9001 principles of continual improvement and ISO/IEC 17024 requirements for impartiality and objectivity.
Global Recognition and Reciprocity
Through its alignment with ISO, ANSI, and international accreditation frameworks, IBOGP® certifications and memberships are recognized across borders for their integrity and competency standards.
This alignment facilitates reciprocal recognition agreements with universities, corporations, and government agencies across the United States and partner nations, enabling certified professionals to work and collaborate globally.
In Summary
- The IBOGP® Accreditation and Alignment Framework ensures that:
- ✅All programs meet internationally accepted ISO and ANSI benchmarks.
- ✅ Members and partners operate under verified governance and ethics.
- ✅ Training and assessment remain current with industry and regulatory developments.
- ✅ Professionals certified under IBOGP® enjoy global recognition and career mobility.
- By maintaining this framework, IBOGP® strengthens the credibility, trust, and transformative impact of professional certification within the oil, gas, and energy industries.