OpenClassrooms becomes an accredited US university.

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OpenClassrooms is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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Institutional accreditation

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: +1.510.748.9001

State authorization

To make education accessible, OpenClassrooms is expanding its degree-granting authority. Currently, OpenClassrooms is registered, licensed, authorized, or has certified exemption in, and can only issue degrees in, the following US states: Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, and in France. Students residing outside the U.S. are subject to national laws governing degree-issuance.

Additional US states will be added in the future, as our goal is to cover all US states and territories. Employer-funded programs, such as registered apprenticeships, are available nationwide.

State agency contact information

Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1600 Broadway, Suite 2200 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 862-3001 https://cdhe.colorado.gov/
Idaho State Board of Education 650 West State Street, 3rd Floor Boise, ID  83702 Phone: (208) 334-2270 boardofed.idaho.gov
Hawaii Postsecondary Education Authorization Program (HPEAP) 1010 Richards Street  Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 586-7327 https://cca.hawaii.gov/hpeap/
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education One Ashburton Place, Room 1401 Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 994-6950 https://www.mass.edu/
New Hampshire Department of Education  Division of Educator Support and Higher Education 25 Hall Street Concord, NH  03301-3860 Phone: (603) 271-3494 https://www.education.nh.gov/

Statement of academic freedom

OpenClassrooms is deeply committed to upholding the academic freedom of all individuals engaged in curriculum development, instruction, and mentoring. This commitment empowers these individuals to:

  • Conduct independent research and freely express their findings.
  • Develop and present innovative curriculum content.
  • Employ diverse pedagogical approaches in their teaching.
  • Design and utilize rigorous assessments to gauge student learning.

Through these freedoms, OpenClassrooms fosters an environment of intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, and open dialogue. This environment fosters the advancement of knowledge and understanding for both those who contribute to and study at OpenClassrooms.

Furthermore, OpenClassrooms emphasizes the importance of honesty and evidence-based practices. All individuals are encouraged to:

  • Present information accurately and objectively.
  • Ground their research, teaching, and assessments in valid evidence.
  • Contribute to a culture of academic integrity and intellectual honesty.

By upholding these principles, OpenClassrooms ensures a vibrant and intellectually stimulating learning community where diverse perspectives are valued and academic excellence is pursued.

Frequently asked questions

Institutional Accreditation refers to the quality of the institution as a whole. OpenClassrooms voluntarily participated in a multi-year review of the institution. This review culminated in a Site Visit led by a team of higher education professionals, most of which were members of WASC accredited institutions. This process of “peer review” is a pillar of U.S. accreditation. Read the commission action letter.

The U.S. system of higher education is governed by a triad: accreditation agencies, state agencies, and federal agencies. While accreditation agencies provide a stamp of quality for institutions as a whole, states control degree-granting authority. OpenClassrooms degree programs must be reviewed by state agencies that establish this authority through statute and law.

OpenClassrooms mission is to make education accessible. To fulfill this mission, we intend to have online degree programs authorized in ALL states. We are working hard behind the scenes to make this vision a reality. Additional states will be added in the future.

OpenClassrooms can offer Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level degrees. The scope of these degrees covers information technology, business, social services, and energy management. Discover all available degree programs on our dedicated page.

WASC accreditation is a widely recognized quality assurance process in higher education. For French and other non-US-based students, it confirms that OpenClassrooms’ programs meet international standards of academic rigor, student support, and institutional quality. This recognition enhances the value of OpenClassrooms degrees for employers and institutions worldwide, helping to open doors to both national and international career opportunities.