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CIRR membership benefits

Strengthen your organisation with the following benefits.

Industry credibility

Enhance your reputation with verified and transparent outcomes.

Standardized reporting

Present clear and consistent data for easy comparison.

Third-party verification

Build trust with independently audited results.

Student trust

Show students your commitment to transparency and success.

How does it work?

This is the process and steps required to join CIRR as one of our school members

Application process

Eligibility Check: Confirm your organization meets CIRR’s criteria using the eligibility checker.

Complete the Application Form: Submit key details about your organization and programs through the membership application form.

Submit Initial Documentation: Provide preliminary data on graduation rates and job placement outcomes for review.

Schedule a Consultation: Meet with CIRR representatives to review your application and address any questions.

Implement CIRR Standards: Align your data collection and reporting processes with CIRR’s core standards.

Undergo Initial Verification: Participate in an audit to ensure your data meets CIRR’s transparency requirements.

Receive Membership Approval: Gain official CIRR membership upon successful verification.

Publish Reports: Start publishing CIRR-compliant reports to showcase your commitment to transparency and accountability.

Data collection requirements

Comprehensive Student Data Tracking: Record every student’s journey from enrollment to graduation to ensure complete accountability.

Student Intent Documentation: Document each student’s career intent at enrollment to maintain data integrity.

Enrollment and Graduation Data: Collect data on enrollment numbers, on-time graduations, and late completions to measure outcomes accurately.

Employment Outcomes: Track graduate employment status, categorized by type (full-time, part-time, contract) and field relevance.

Salary Data Collection: Gather graduate starting salaries, with median figures and clear ranges for transparency.

Time-to-Employment Metrics: Monitor the time it takes graduates to secure employment post-graduation at key intervals (e.g. 180, and 360 days).

Non-Employment Categories: Record graduates not seeking employment or those unreachable, providing reasons for exclusions.

Standardized Formats: Use CIRR-provided templates for consistent data reporting across all organizations.

Auditor-Ready Documentation: Ensure all data is backed by documentation for third-party audit verification.

Timely Updates: Keep data current and within CIRR reporting timelines to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Reporting timeline

Annual Reporting: Member schools publish standardized outcomes reports once a year for consistent updates.

Graduation Reporting Period: Graduation data reflects all program completions within the prior 12 months.

Employment Reporting Period: Employment outcomes are tracked at 180, and 360 days post-graduation.

Data Submission Deadlines: Schools submit data one month before the biannual publication for review and auditing.

Annual Audit Timeline: All submitted data undergoes independent auditing once a year for accuracy and reliability.

Transparency in Delays: Schools must communicate reasons for any reporting delays and publish reports as soon as possible.

Audit procedures

Annual Third-Party Audits: CIRR-approved auditors review submitted data annually to ensure transparency and accuracy.

Audit Scope: Audits examine enrollment, graduation rates, employment outcomes, salaries, and student intent.

Verification of Data: Auditors cross-check data against student records, surveys, and employer confirmations.

Standardized Audit Criteria: All schools follow consistent guidelines for data collection and reporting during audits.

On-Site and Remote Audits: Audits may involve on-site visits or remote reviews of submitted documentation.

Compliance Checks: Auditors ensure schools comply with CIRR’s six core standards, including full student inclusion.

Documentation Requirements: Schools must provide evidence such as intent surveys and employment confirmations for validation.

Error Identification and Resolution: Discrepancies are flagged, and schools must resolve them before reports are finalized.

Audit Reporting: Auditors provide a final review confirming data accuracy or recommending adjustments.

Transparency of Audit Results: Verified reports include an audit statement to assure data compliance with CIRR standards.

Member support

Standards Guidance: CIRR provides resources to help members understand and implement its six core standards.

Training and Onboarding: New members receive support to align their processes with CIRR requirements.

Templates and Tools: Members have access to standardized templates for accurate data reporting.

Dedicated Support Team: CIRR offers a team to assist with compliance, questions, and troubleshooting.

Audit Preparation Assistance: Members are guided through the audit process with best practices and resources.

Peer Collaboration: CIRR fosters collaboration among members to share insights and improve practices.

Marketing Resources: Schools receive tools like logos and data seals to promote their commitment to transparency.

Regular Updates: Members are kept informed of updates to standards, timelines, and industry trends.

Feedback Channels: CIRR allows members to share feedback and suggest improvements.

Recognition and Advocacy: CIRR promotes its members’ dedication to transparency and excellence.

Resources

Check out our tools to support transparency and reporting integrity:

2025 Standards Guide
Sample Reports
Fixed-Lenght Worksheet Template
Self-Paced Worksheet Template

Why they choose us

Hear from member schools

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Code Platoon

Coding bootcamps are reasonably new in the technical training arena, so it is incredibly important that prospective students have access to clear and consistent outcomes reports of the bootcamps.

CIRR provides the industry platform for this reporting.
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Codesmith

At Codesmith, we believe trust is earned through transparency. That’s why we’ve partnered with CIRR—to hold ourselves to the highest standard in outcomes reporting. CIRR’s rigorous framework ensures that every number we share reflects 100% of our grads, with no cherry-picking or hidden caveats. It’s so much more than data, it’s about accountability, integrity, and empowering learners to make informed decisions about their future.

Hactiv8

Transparency is vital in helping students make informed decisions about their educational investments. By adhering to CIRR's standardized reporting methodology, we provide prospective students with verified data about graduation rates, employment outcomes, and salary information they can trust. Our participation in CIRR reflects our student-centered approach and unwavering commitment to integrity in everything we do.

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