Applying for the Accreditation Program
Application process
Applicants submit a resume and cover letter to the IEA Accreditation Director, Dr Katharine Brown kbrown@ecoag.org.au, detailing why they are interested in being accredited with the IEA. IEA will assist applicants to develop a portfolio of their work that demonstrates their experience across the IEA Knowledge Circles. They will then participate in an interview with a committee of accredited members, who will have the final decision.
Follow the step-by-step process to apply for IEA Accreditation, including downloading and completing the IEA Accreditation Application Form (PDF) or Word Document. For information on the accreditation fee structure please refer to the IEA Accreditation Fees.
What are the knowledge circles?
These are key bodies of knowledge relevant to regenerative agriculture. They include practical experience in regenerating landscapes and communities, but also awareness of political issues in the food system. The knowledge circles are also used to discern where key professional development and learning opportunities might be for applicants. Read more about the IEA Knowledge Circles in the IEA Accreditation Handbook.
What are the requirements for accreditation?
To achieve IEA accreditation, you must:
Be a current member of the IEA
Follow and abide by the IEA Constitution and the Ethical and Professional Standards, detailed in the Handbook
Create a portfolio of work based on the IEA Knowledge Circles, detailed in the IEA Accreditation Handbook.
Pay the one-off application fee and, upon becoming IEA Accredited, pay the annual Accreditation fee.