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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

Service

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

Service

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

1.5 Billion USD10.5% CAGR

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

18.83 Billion USD18.6% CAGR

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

7.33 Billion USD15.66% CAGR

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

2.5 Billion USD7% CAGR

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 Process
    Helps institutions understand each phase of the accreditation journey, ensuring clarity and preparedness.
  • Access Comprehensive Program Lists
    Allows users to search for accredited programs by institution, program name, discipline, and more for informed decisions.
  • Expand International Coverage
    Facilitates accreditation for technical programs in countries worldwide, enhancing global reach and recognition.
  • Market Your Accreditation
    Provides resources and tools for institutions to effectively communicate the value of their ABET accreditation.
  • Strengthen Program Evaluation
    Assists 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 Visibility
    The badge enhances graduates' professional portfolios, making their qualifications easily identifiable to employers.
  • Enhances Employment Prospects
    Graduates can leverage the badge to showcase their accredited educational background, significantly improving job prospects.
  • Aligned With Best Practices
    The 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 Sustainability
    This microcredential showcases your dedication to sustainability principles within engineering practices, enhancing your professional qualifications.
  • Advance Your Knowledge And Skills
    Explore 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 Recognition
    Provides significant acknowledgment in the field, encouraging further innovation in sustainable engineering practices.
  • Facilitates Project Development
    Helps recipients further develop their projects and apply innovative solutions effectively.
  • Gains Visibility
    Offers 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.

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.

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