We have not gone through the accreditation process in the United States or abroad, partly because in the United States there is no licensure for herbalists and no governing body overseeing herbalist education or certification. We discuss this topic a bit in this article, which you may find helpful: https://theherbalacademy.com/can-you-really-become-a-certified-herbalist/
Other countries have various standards for the practice of herbalism and education of herbalists, so we recommend becoming familiar with the requirements in your country.
In Canada, one of the following organizations might be a good place to start:
We do offer a free course which has a more comprehensive discussion of the practice of herbalism in a variety of countries. You can learn more about this course here: https://theherbalacademy.com/product/becoming-herbalist-mini-course/
If you are considering becoming an herbalist, it is important to understand what herbalists legally can and cannot do in your country. In the United States, herbalists cannot see "patients" as this would be construed as practicing medicine, however we can see clients. And, as stated previously, there is no certifying body in herbalism like there is for medical doctors, and there is no certification for herbalists. Herbalists' right to practice and educate clients is protected by our right to free speech under the First Amendment. We can educate clients on how to use healthful food, lifestyle practices, and herbs to support wellness and correct imbalance so the body can heal itself, but we cannot treat, cure, prescribe as medical doctors can.
Note that because the field of herbalism is not officially regulated by any specific set of standards or governing body in the U.S., certification is a tricky subject. While one can study in herbalism courses for a certificate of completion, one cannot become a “certified herbalist.”
Given the current rights of herbalists and how herbal education is obtained, working with a school that provides a certificate of completion is likely to be acceptable to most folks - at least in the United States. Also, it is good to keep in mind that many of the most regarded herbalists, such as Rosemary Gladstar and Susun Weed are self-taught! This article might be helpful for you to read in answering some of your questions about this topic.
We do our best here at the Academy to provide a thorough and sound education. We are listed as a school on the American Herbalists Guild site which may be helpful if you are talking with someone about your education in the future. You can also share the Team Page with this person where they can see the educators who have come together to teach you.
Please note that our courses provide a thorough foundation, but you will need hands-on clinical training with an experienced mentor before seeing clients, and even additional training. Many practicing herbalists take multiple training programs before consulting with clients/community members. Our Clinical Path will give you a very solid foundation from which to specialize if you wish, pursue a hands-on mentorship opportunity and additional studies as you move forward on your path.