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GAOTE is the short hand name or initials for Global Association of Online Trainers and Examiners. Whose purpose is to empower online examiners and trainers with the skills and knowledge to design and deliver high-quality online courses and assessments that meet global standards and expectations.
GAOTE's main mission is to support online examiners and trainers in the design and delivery of high-quality online courses and assessments that meet global standards and expectations. However, the system is also able to provide a platform where awarding/examining institutions, scholars and trainers share academic certification information to users through their permanent open access identifiers.
GAOTE certifications are widely recognized by employers and academic institutions. Specific recognition details may depend on the country or industry.
Enrollment can be done online via the GAOTE website. You’ll need to create an account, select user type as a scholar, and complete the registration process.
Enrollment can be done online via the GAOTE website. You’ll need to create an account, select user type as a trainer, and complete the registration process.
https://gaote.org/portal/register/
Enrollment can be done online via the GAOTE website. You’ll need to create an account, select user type as an institution, and complete the registration process.
https://gaote.org/portal/register/
The certiifcate is issued after paying membership fee.
Yes, a globally recognized certificate complies with international standards, making it valid and verifiable in multiple countries, industries and institutions.
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We allow payments in installments.
A desire to undertake online courses where one has not taken any online courses in the past. For experienced scholars, they should have undertaken one online course elsewhere. Having no experience does not invalidate your scholar membership
Desire to be recognised as an online trainer or where experience is available, demonstrated ability to teach online courses in individual capacity or through an online course provider.
Demonstrated desire to offer accredited online courses for first timers. Course providers who are already providing online courses get an automatic qualification to be institution members after paying the membership fee
Once you register as an institutional member, you are expected to pay membership fees of $350 (annual) as you apply or later on after you login with the username and password sent to your email. The step to step process of accrediting course is given to institution who have become premium members (those who have paid up membership fees).
Some basic guidelines of some of the requirements for course accreditation are provided in the website. See link https://gaote.org/need-for-global-accreditation-of-courses/
The time line for accrediting a course is within 2-3 months from date of application. The cost of accrediting a course (service only available to paid up/premium members) is between $101 and $480 and depends on the length of the course, with short courses with 1 academic credit being accredited at $101 and a degree of 4 years (480 academic credits) being accredited at a cost of $580.
The eligibility to be member institution is if you are offering an online course or a planning to offer online courses. We only accrediting online courses for our institutions members , because they are our members, so no need to accredit the institution further
Institutional members gain access to GAOTE’s global network, which includes collaboration opportunities, conferences, webinars, and best-practice sharing with other accredited institutions.
Yes. Trainers are assigned a permanent identifier that records their professional development, course delivery and certifications, enhancing credibility with employers and academic institutions.
Yes. GAOTE Trainer Members earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, which can be applied to professional advancement and certifications.
Yes. Trainer Members are encouraged to enroll in GAOTE’s free courses to upgrade their skills, gain exposure to best practices, and receive recognition from GAOTE.
GAOTE free courses are open to anyone interested in professional development, including students, trainers, professionals, and institutional staff.
Yes. Completing free courses demonstrates commitment to professional development and can strengthen applications for Trainer, Scholar, or Institutional Membership.
GAOTE provides each accredited institution with a unique identifier and digital certificate system, which can be shared with prospective students, employers, and partner institutions worldwide.
GAOTE provides a structured accreditation process, evaluation guidelines and support tools to ensure institutions meet international standards for educational quality and curriculum design.
Any accredited educational institution, including universities, colleges, vocational schools and online learning platforms, can apply for GAOTE Institutional Membership to gain global recognition and access to accreditation services.
GAOTE free courses vary in length, typically ranging from a few hours to several weeks, and are designed to be completed self-paced, allowing learners flexibility.
Yes, upon successfully completing a free course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be used to demonstrate your professional development and expertise in the subject matter.
No, GAOTE’s free courses are entirely free to access. There are no hidden fees for enrollment, course materials, or certification.
Yes, GAOTE’s free courses are accredited. Although they are free of charge, they meet the same high standards of quality as GAOTE’s paid certification programs. Learners receive a recognition of completion and can use their course experience to bolster professional profiles.
Once you have registered for a free course, you can access it anytime through your GAOTE account. Courses are available on-demand, so you can revisit the materials as needed.
Yes. GAOTE offers mentorship and guidelines to ensure trainers design courses that meet international accreditation standards.