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ABP (Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk) is a not-for-profit UK awarding organisation which develops and accredits business related, professional qualifications, from short courses to postgraduate diplomas, delivered through accredited colleges. ABP's accreditation process is a quality assurance process to ensure a successful learning experience for potential candidates following ABP qualifications. Centres are assessed against standards to demonstrate their competence and performance capability. This presentation highlights the stages of the process and the criteria for successful accreditation. If you have any enquiries or require further information please do not hesitate to visit www.abp.org.uk/centres/abp-approval-process If you wish to become a centre accredited by ABP please complete and submit the no-obligation enquiry form at www.abp.org.uk/centres/centre-application. We look forward to hearing from you.
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ABP’s Accreditation Process
Accreditation is a quality assurance process to ensure a successful learning experience
for potential candidates following ABP qualifications.
Centres are assessed against standards to demonstrate their competence and
performance capability.
Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
What is Accreditation
Centre Approval – To confirm that a prospective centre has the managerial, administrative and physical resource infrastructure to credibly support student learning.
Qualification Approval – To confirm that a prospective centre has the human and physical capacity to deliver subject/sector learning/teaching and carry out student assessments.
Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
The Focus of Accreditation
The speed of accreditation is dependent
upon the centre’s ability to complete the
application, pay the fees in full and reach
the standards set by ABP for approval.
Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
How Long Does Accreditation Take?
Steps to Accreditation?
6 Steps to Accreditation
Expression of Interest in
Accreditation by Centre / Appropriate
forms provided by
ABP
Application –Submission of
Forms & Payment of
Fees by Centre
Review of Application by
ABP
Processing of Application by
ABP
Quality Assurance
Assessment by ABP
Approval
To start the accreditation process
Complete the no-obligation form at www.abp.org.uk/centres/centre-application
or
Contact your local ABP Representative via [email protected]
Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
Expression of Interest in
Accreditation by Centre
ABP will provide the relevant forms for
accreditation including;
Centre Agreement form
Centre Approval form
Qualification Approval form or Centre
Devised Qualification Form
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Provision of Accreditation Forms by
ABP
Includes;
Dedicated accreditation department
International offices and representatives
FAQs
Guides to completing the forms
Checklists
Workflow for accreditation
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Support ABP Offers During the
Accreditation Process
Centres must;
Submit appropriate forms in full
Pay fees in full (including centre approval
and qualification approval)
Fees will be confirmed by ABP on application
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Application – Submission of Forms
and Payment of Fees by Centre
ABP will;
Collate the information provided in the application
Provide feedback
Request further information if necessary
Update on progress and explain next steps
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Review of Application by ABP
Once the required criteria is met ABP will
ensure all information provided by the
centre, regarding the application, is
available and accessible to the Quality
Assurance Department.
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Processing of Application by ABP
The Quality Assurance Department will
examine and review the credibility of the
application to ensure a successful learning
experience for potential candidates
following ABP qualifications.
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Quality Assurance Assessment by
ABP
If approval is given by the Quality Assurance Department we will send the centre the;
Welcome Pack
Centre Approval Certificate & Letter
Qualification Units
Marketing Material
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Centre & Qualification Approval
When a centre has been accredited they
can;
Advertise ABP accreditation
Advertise the qualification(s) they are
approved to run
Deliver the qualification(s) they are
approved to run
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Centre & Qualification Approval
Criteria for Accreditation
Quality Assurance standards met in full
Payment of Fees in Full
Forms completed and submitted to ABP’s
satisfaction including;
A1 Centre Approval Form
Centre Agreement Form
B1 Qualification Approval Form or B2 Centre
Devised Qualifications Form
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Criteria for Accreditation
Receipt of Centre Policies covering;
Health & Safety
Diversity & Equality
Confidentiality & Data Protection
Malpractice (including Plagiarism)
Complaints & Appeals
Internal Quality Assurance /Verification
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Criteria for Accreditation – Supporting Evidence (Part 1)
Accurate and up to date contact details
Sample assignments
Centre handbooks and guides
Tutor CVs
Organisational chart of centre
Utility bill (Proof of Centre Address)
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Criteria for Accreditation – Supporting Evidence (Part 2)
After Approval
After a centre is approved ABP will arrange;
Regular External Quality Assurance visits
Centre Support
Regular updates on qualifications and
developments at ABP
Promotional activities for the centre
Re-approval after a year
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After Approval
