Names the accrediting organization, for example, United States SDOs can name ANSI
. This attribute provides a machine-searchable normalized version of the organization
since the content of the <accrediting-organization> element is free form.
Best Practice: Since the attribute name includes the word acronym
, the values (such as ANSI
) should be given in ALL CAPS.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | An acronym that names the accrediting organization referenced in the <accrediting-organization> element |