•  An accredited provider has credibility in the eyes of the client (Private, Public and Civil Society Sectors)
• The learning programmes offered by an accredited provider culminate in NQF credits.
• The qualification obtained by learners enjoys national and international recognition.
• Accreditation serves as a surety that the provider has the necessary capacity and resources pertinent to the delivery of quality education and training.
• Accreditation compels the provider to constantly remain on the cutting edge of quality education provision.

When a provider is accredited by a SETA, the users know that:

• The provider meets all SAQA and SETA ETQA requirements for quality delivery of education, training, assessment, design and management.
• The credits and qualifications offered by that provider are nationally registered
• Qualifications that learners achieve are nationally and internationally recognized.
• The provider has access to many forms of support and capacity building offered by the SETA.