Organization/Course Provider

  • Must provide a certificate of attendance to each attendee.
  • Must have regular evaluation of course content to monitor the quality of the material and ensure it meets current industry standards.
  • Is responsible for verifying the qualifications of individual instructors and monitoring their continued effectiveness in the delivery of the material.
  • Is responsible for having and maintaining attendance registers for RIBO verification. (We would recommend that you have individuals sign your attendance registers.)
  • Cannot provide a certificate unless the individual attended the entire course/seminar.
  • We accredit instructional time only. Breaks, Q&A, and group discussions are not eligible for RIBO hours.

Course/Seminar

  • Must fall within the definitions of Management, Technical or Personal Skills categories as outlined in the Accreditation Agreement.
  • Must have a classroom time of one hour or more to be eligible for accreditation (examinations not required).
  • Must be presented by a qualified instructor, leader, or lecturer.
  • Annual Meetings and Affiliate Meetings in general do not qualify for accreditation unless there is an educational component.

Self-Study/Online Programs

  • Must fall within the definitions of Management, Technical or Personal Skills categories as outlined in the Accreditation Agreement.
  • Must be at least one hour or more in length, excluding time required for tests or assignments, to be eligible for accreditation.
  • Must have an assignment/workbook component assessed by the provider prior to receiving a completion certificate.

Please note: A certificate will not be issued by the seminar/course provider unless the individual attended the entire course/seminar.