Stage One (Program Audit/Accreditation)

Stage One of the BIACO accreditation process is a review of a testing program's practices and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, examination of the testing program's organizational structure, procedures associated with test development, test administration, psychometric methods, analyses, test security, scoring, reporting, and record maintenance.

Stage One of the BIACO Audit process:
1) The testing program submits materials documenting policies, procedures, and results of testing program(s) to BIACO for review.
2) BIACO conducts a thorough review of all materials and evaluates policies and procedures against the BIACO Standards for Proprietary Testing.
3) BIACO conducts a site visit to the testing program's office to observe processes and interview key personnel.
4) The testing program key personnel are provided an opportiunity to review the draft report for factual accuracy.
5) BIACO prepares the final Stage One audit report.
Successful completion of Stage One results in a general accreditation of the provider's examination program, but does not accredit specific tests. Many clients opt to participate in Stage One as an audit of their program.

biaco staffStage One Application Form (PDF)