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ABET inspires excellence in technical education and honors outstanding contributions through awards and accreditation-related initiatives.
ABET is a professional organization dedicated to inspiring excellence in technical education and recognizing outstanding contributions by individuals, institutions and organizations through awards and related accreditation initiatives.
To inspire excellence in technical education.
What we offer
ABET Accreditation
Ensures high-quality technical education through a structured accreditation process.
www.abet.org/accreditation/get-accredited/ABET Program Graduate Badge
Recognizes graduates from ABET-accredited programs, enhancing career opportunities.
www.abet.org/accreditation/abet-program-graduate-badge/ABET Sustainability Microcredential
Enhances engineering and technical education with a focus on sustainability.
www.abet.org/sustainability-microcredential/Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Innovation in Sustainability Award
Recognizes exceptional engineering innovations that enhance sustainability.
www.abet.org/awards/engineering-for-one-planet-eop-innovation-in-sustainability-award/Market segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Assessment and accreditation management
Tools for designing, delivering, and analyzing assessments, collecting and managing evidence of learning outcomes, and supporting accreditation workflows and program and course review.
Digital credentialing and micro-credentialing
Systems that issue, manage, verify, and display digital badges and micro-credentials to document skills, support employer recognition, and enable lifelong learning pathways.
Sustainability and social impact programs
Initiatives, awards, and commitments focused on climate action, circular economy, diversity and inclusion, and social innovation to surface and scale impact-driven technologies.
Professional development and continuing education
On-demand and live educational content—webinars, podcasts and related resources—used by supply-chain professionals for upskilling, executive briefings and ongoing learning.
More information about our offering
ABET Accreditation
ABET accreditation is the program-level quality assurance service that recognizes the quality of technical education. It guides programs through the accreditation process, provides access to accreditation criteria and supporting documents, and offers related resources such as fees and lists of accredited programs.
- Navigate The Accreditation ProcessHelps institutions understand each phase of the accreditation journey, ensuring clarity and preparedness.
- Access Comprehensive Program ListsAllows users to search for accredited programs by institution, program name, discipline, and more for informed decisions.
- Expand International CoverageFacilitates accreditation for technical programs in countries worldwide, enhancing global reach and recognition.
- Market Your AccreditationProvides resources and tools for institutions to effectively communicate the value of their ABET accreditation.
- Strengthen Program EvaluationAssists programs in preparing detailed assessment plans that meet accreditation requirements, enhancing program quality.
ABET Program Graduate Badge
Credential badge recognizing graduates of ABET-accredited programs, issued as part of ABET’s accreditation ecosystem.
- Increases Graduate VisibilityThe badge enhances graduates' professional portfolios, making their qualifications easily identifiable to employers.
- Enhances Employment ProspectsGraduates can leverage the badge to showcase their accredited educational background, significantly improving job prospects.
- Aligned With Best PracticesThe badge reflects education that meets or exceeds industry standards, ensuring graduates are prepared for future challenges.
ABET Sustainability Microcredential
ABET Sustainability Microcredential offering credentials focused on sustainability within engineering and technical education.
- Demonstrate Commitment To SustainabilityThis microcredential showcases your dedication to sustainability principles within engineering practices, enhancing your professional qualifications.
- Advance Your Knowledge And SkillsExplore the latest sustainability practices and theories, equipping yourself with the knowledge needed to implement effective solutions.
Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Innovation in Sustainability Award
The Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Innovation in Sustainability Award celebrates extraordinary contributions to engineering that promote sustainability. This award recognizes innovative projects and solutions that significantly advance the field of sustainable engineering through creative thinking.
- Confers RecognitionProvides significant acknowledgment in the field, encouraging further innovation in sustainable engineering practices.
- Facilitates Project DevelopmentHelps recipients further develop their projects and apply innovative solutions effectively.
- Gains VisibilityOffers recipients a platform to showcase their achievements and foster professional connections.
References
Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.
Assessment and accreditation management
Estimated 2025 market size ~$1.5B based on multiple accreditation-management software reports (range $1.2–$1.86B). Growth potential estimated at ~10.5% CAGR by synthesizing reported CAGRs (9.5% and 10.8%) with adjacent assessment-services trends; larger assessment and certification markets are materially bigger but cover broader services.
Digital credentialing and micro-credentialing
Primary estimate uses Fortune Business Insights’ ‘‘alternative credentials’ (micro-credentials, badges, certificates) sizing: USD 18.83B (2025) and 18.6% CAGR (2026–2034). Cross-checked sources show definitional range: MarketIntelo (micro-credentials-only $12.1B, 21.3% CAGR), MarketResearchFuture (digital-badges platform subsegment ~$0.254B, 18.76% CAGR), and HolonIQ (broader online degree + micro-credentials sizing $117B). Chosen estimate reflects the market definition most aligned with "alternative/micro-credential" ecosystems (issuance, management, verification, display) in the provided results.
Sustainability and social impact programs
I used the Environmental & Social Consulting market (closest match to sustainability and social impact programs) as the primary proxy (Credence Research: ~USD 7.33B in 2024, CAGR 15.66%). Adjacent markets — CSR activities, sustainable finance, green technology, and GSS+ bond issuance — report substantially larger totals and high CAGRs (10–24%), supporting a strong growth outlook for programs that surface and scale impact-driven technologies. The estimate therefore centres on the consulting/program services market (≈USD 7.3B) with a high-growth trajectory (~15.66% CAGR), consistent with sector and adjacent-market forecasts.
- Market size USD 7,326.99 million in 2024; projected USD 25,380.06 million by 2032; CAGR 15.66%.
- Global sustainable finance market valued at USD 7,381.7 Billion in 2025; CAGR 16.38% (2026-2034).
- Market size USD 26.3 billion in 2025; projected USD 184.9 billion by 2035; CAGR 24.2%.
- Global CSR Activities Market valued USD 1,072.04 billion in 2025; projected USD 2,786 billion by 2035; CAGR 10.1%.
- 2023 GSS+ bond issuance in Canada US$14.8 billion; cumulative issuance US$88.7 billion (2014–2023).
Professional development and continuing education
Estimate derived from published continuing-education/CPD market sizes and professional-development shares in the provided search results. Credence reports a USD 6.23B continuing-education market (2024) with professional development ≈42%; larger CPD reports (BRI) and online-education totals (eCare) provide an alternative scale. I applied a conservative share for supply-chain professionals within the professional-development segment (multi-percent level) and selected a mid-range CAGR between reported 6.2%–8.2% to reflect digital adoption in webinars/podcasts.
- Continuing Education Market size was valued at USD 6.23 Billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 11.72 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.23%.
- Professional development dominated the course type segment in 2024 with nearly 42% share.
- The global Continuing Professional Development Market is valued at USD 119.5 Billion in 2026 and progressing to USD 218.8 Billion by 2035 with a CAGR of 6.2%.
- The global online education market is projected to reach $221.7 billion in 2026.
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