Program Updates

The Inspector Certification testing event will take place on Sunday, January 26th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM in front of Room Hope A. Important Note: You must be pre-approved to enter the testing room. This is a written, in-person test, and no virtual testing... Continue Reading

We are excided to announce that we will be hosting the Professional Inspector’s Forum again at the 35th Annual International ACCT Conference and Expo in Cleveland. This is a Pre-Conference Workshop taking place on Wednesday January 22nd for both In-house and Professional inspectors. The... Continue Reading

As the Programs Department evolves to better meet the needs of our association, several key updates have been made to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and foster collaboration. Below is a summary of our recent progress and plans for the future. Volunteer Structure Historically, the... Continue Reading

This September, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is excited to join, for the second year, the Progama de Capacitación Aire Libre (PCAL) event at Buena Vista del Rincón in beautiful Costa Rica. This week-long event is designed for those looking to expand their... Continue Reading

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is pleased to announce the enhanced and redesigned Vendor Accreditation Program, aimed at further elevating standards and safety in the challenge course, aerial adventure park, canopy tour, and zip line industry. This program builds on ACCT's... Continue Reading

As we work towards our July launch of Vendor Accreditation, we are thrilled to highlight some significant improvements to our Vendor Accreditation Program, designed to bring consistent and reliable audits, greater value for users, and stronger program enforcement. These enhancements ensure... Continue Reading

An additional update is the Vendor Auditor. The Administrative and Technical Reviewer roles have been consolidated into a more structured and defined Vendor Auditor role. About the Vendor Auditor Role As a Vendor Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in our re-designed Vendor Accreditation... Continue Reading

Our new Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, Brittany, got the chance to accompany a professional inspection and talk to both the operator of the course and the inspectors about the importance of the process. There are some great takeaways from this fresh perspective. Continue Reading

If you missed the Qualified Course Professional Guidelines update workshop at the conference, no worries! We are bringing the updates to you! The Qualified Course Professional Task Force has concentrated on refining the guidelines to better define the attributes of a qualified person, emphasizing... Continue Reading

This year, we implemented a strategic adjustment by transitioning from QR Codes back to self-tracking CEU lists, eliminating the need for presenter signatures but incorporating sign-in/sign-out sheets. This decision was made with the aim of streamlining the CEU collection process, ensuring a more... Continue Reading

Attention all Operation Reviewer and Inspector Certification candidates, the clock is ticking faster than a ride down a zip line, and deadlines are looming! Complete your applications, and secure your spot for the upcoming events. Act now to avoid any setbacks in your credentialing journey. These... Continue Reading

Operation Reviewer Training: We wanted to remind you of the upcoming deadline for Operation Reviewer Training applications. Please note that registration for the Operation Reviewer Training is separate from your conference registration. Application Deadline: February 2nd, 2024 To complete... Continue Reading