unaccredited

/ˌʌnəˈkrɛdɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Not officially recognized or approved by an authority, especially an educational or professional organization.
    • Many unaccredited training programs offer certificates that employers do not accept.
    • The school remained unaccredited for years because it failed to meet the required standards.
    • She earned her degree from an unaccredited online university, which made it hard to find a job.
  2. Not having official credentials or authorization to perform a certain role or activity.
    • An unaccredited financial advisor may not be legally allowed to give investment advice.
    • The hospital hired an unaccredited nurse temporarily, but she had to work under supervision.
    • The tour guide was unaccredited, so the museum refused to let him lead groups.