Accreditation Programs

Continuing Professional Education Programs

Skillsoft eLearning can help you earn credit towards many professional development and continuing education programs that recognize time and effort spent in sharpening professional skills.

The Project Management Institute (PMI)®

The Project Management Institute is the leading global association for the project management profession. Since its founding in 1969, PMI® has been at the forefront of working with business to create project management standards and techniques that work. Skillsoft is a PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.), Provider #1008. Through this appointment, Skillsoft has been recognized as a provider of project management training courseware and live bootcamps, that can assist PMI members and other project management stakeholders in their ongoing professional development (PDUs).

PMBOK, PMI, PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP are trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) serves as a forum for the 54 U.S. boards of accountancy. NASBA sponsors a variety of programs and services designed to enhance the effectiveness of its member boards. Skillsoft is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education (CPEs) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Skillsoft’s Sponsor number is 106191.

The Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

The HR Certification Institute is a global leader in developing rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery and real-world application of forward-thinking HR practices, policies and principles. Skillsoft is an HRCI Approved Provider, #2304. Being an HRCI Approved Provider gives recertification candidates a ready reference to quality continuing education. The Approved Provider program eliminates the guesswork when taking continuing education courses by allowing individuals to know before they register if the activity will be counted toward recertification and if so, how many recertification credit hours (RCHs) will be awarded.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. For nearly seven decades, the Society has been the leading provider of resources serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of human resource management. Skillsoft is a SHRM-approved Recertification Provider, offering courses that are pre-approved for recertification credits for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification holders.

The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is a state governmental agency established by law to protect the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses. The BRN is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Nursing Practice Act: the laws related to nursing education, licensure, practice, and discipline. The Nursing Practice Act created a nine-member Board which serves as the BRN decision-making body. Skillsoft is an approved licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California. Through this honor, Skillsoft has been recognized as a provider of continuing education courses to assist California Registered Nurses in their ongoing professional development. Skillsoft’s CEP number is 13334.

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA™)

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA™) is an independent non-profit professional association serving the growing field of Business Analysis. IIBA has become the leading association in the world of business analysis through the creation of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®), the collection of knowledge within the BA profession, reflecting the current generally accepted practices. The IIBA has created the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®), a designation awarded to candidates who have successfully demonstrated their expertise in this field. Skillsoft is an approved IIBA™ Endorsed Education Provider for CBAP®, Provider #E48315. Skillsoft courseware can assist learners with their preparation for the Level 2 (CCBA), and Level 3 (CBAP), certification exams, and the 18 hours of learning content can be applied to the contact hour training requirements for exam candidates.

Comptia

CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. Skillsoft is a member of the CompTIA Authorized Partner Program (CAPP), #361320. Its courseware that is aligned with CompTIA’s popular A+, Network+, Security+, Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certifications are designated as CompTIA Authorized Quality Content (CAQC), and is designed to help learners prepare for those exams. Hundreds of Skillsoft courses are also approved by CompTIA for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professionals who wish to maintain their A+, Network+, Security+, or CASP status by way of continuing education.