Chesterfield, MO, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McAfee Institute, a global provider of professional education and certification in intelligence, investigations, law enforcement, and leadership, today announced that it has earned institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). McAfee Institute’s ACCET institutional identification number is #1671.
Joshua McAfee, founder and chief executive officer and founder of McAfee Institute.
The achievement represents a major milestone in McAfee Institute’s continued growth and affirms the institution’s commitment to educational quality, institutional integrity, ethical administration, student success, and continuous improvement.
“Earning ACCET accreditation is one of the most significant accomplishments in the history of McAfee Institute,” said Joshua McAfee, founder and chief executive officer. “This achievement represents years of hard work, disciplined growth, and an unwavering commitment to the professionals and organizations we serve. We did not pursue accreditation simply for recognition. We pursued it because our students deserve an institution that is accountable, credible, and committed to excellence at every level.”
ACCET accreditation is granted following a comprehensive institutional review process. The process includes an extensive institutional self-evaluation, an examination of educational programs and administrative practices, an on-site professional peer review, and an independent review and decision by the ACCET Accrediting Commission.
ACCET has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a reliable authority regarding the quality of education and training provided by the institutions and programs it accredits. Its accreditation process evaluates educational quality, institutional integrity, measurable effectiveness, student services, and an institution’s commitment to continuous improvement.
For McAfee Institute, institutional accreditation reinforces the mission that has guided the organization since its founding: raising the standard of professional education for those entrusted with protecting people, organizations, and communities.
McAfee Institute provides specialized online education and professional certification programs in areas including open-source intelligence (OSINT), cyber intelligence, counterintelligence, criminal investigations, human trafficking investigations, fraud and financial crime, organized retail crime, criminal profiling, and leadership.
Its programs serve law enforcement officers, military personnel, government professionals, intelligence analysts, investigators, corporate security professionals, financial crime specialists, and other professionals operating in high-trust and mission-critical roles worldwide.
“This moment belongs to every member of our team, every instructor, every student and alumnus, and every organization that has placed its trust in McAfee Institute,” McAfee added. “Their dedication and belief in our mission made this achievement possible. We are tremendously proud of how far we have come, but this is not the finish line. It is the foundation for the next chapter of our work and the greater impact we intend to make around the world.”
The accreditation strengthens McAfee Institute’s institutional framework and supports its continued investment in curriculum quality, faculty development, student services, operational effectiveness, and measurable educational outcomes.
As McAfee Institute enters this next chapter, it remains focused on expanding access to high-quality professional education, strengthening relationships with public- and private-sector organizations, and preparing professionals to lead with competence, integrity, and purpose.
About McAfee Institute
McAfee Institute is an ACCET-accredited professional education institution specializing in intelligence, investigations, law enforcement, and leadership education and certification. Through career-focused online programs, McAfee Institute serves professionals across the military, government, law enforcement, intelligence, investigative, financial crime, corporate security, and private sectors worldwide.
McAfee Institute’s mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge, practical capabilities, professional judgment, and ethical foundation needed to excel in positions of public trust. The institution is committed to strengthening organizations and helping create safer communities through accessible, career-focused professional education.
For more information about McAfee Institute, its institutional accreditation, and its professional education programs, visit www.mcafeeinstitute.com/accreditation.
About ACCET
Founded in 1974, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training is an institutional accrediting agency dedicated to improving the quality of continuing education and training. ACCET evaluates institutions through comprehensive self-evaluation, independent peer review, Accrediting Commission review, and ongoing assessment.
ACCET has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978. Additional information is available at www.accet.org.
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Joshua McAfee
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
888-263-1650
Chesterfield, Missouri
McAfee Institute has earned institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), marking a new chapter in the institution’s commitment to educational quality and continuous improvement.
About McAfee Institute
McAfee Institute is an ACCET-accredited professional education institution specializing in intelligence, investigations, and law enforcement training and certification. Its career-focused online programs serve professionals across the military, government, law enforcement, and private sectors worldwide.
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Joshua McAfee
joshua [at] mcafeeinstitute.com
https://www.mcafeeinstitute.com/
A video accompanying this announcement is available here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=CVDh2jQojVk
