What is the difference between Registration and Accreditation?

Registration is the process of formally recording an organization, institution, or individual with a governing body to establish its existence and eligibility to operate. Accreditation, on the other hand, is a quality assurance process through which an authoritative body evaluates and recognizes an organization or program as meeting specific standards of quality and performance. While registration confirms that an entity is recognized, accreditation signifies that it meets established benchmarks for Excellence.