Recognition of the quality system behind professional learning

Institutional accreditation evaluates whether an eligible organization has functioning governance and quality controls capable of designing, delivering, assessing and improving professional learning within an approved scope.

Governance
Functioning quality controls
Scope
Design, deliver, assess, improve

Eligible Institutions

Training providers and professional institutes

Corporate academies

Colleges and university units

Consulting and training firms

Nonprofit learning organizations

Government or sector training entities

Other legally established learning organizations within CISCM's remit

Institutional Categories

Category Intended use Typical approved scope
CISCM Accredited Training Institution Established multi-program organization with documented quality systems Named sites, delivery modes, territories and subject domains
CISCM Accredited Corporate Academy Internal academy serving employees or approved ecosystem participants Defined workforce, business units and corporate programs
CISCM Approved Training Provider Provider authorized to deliver defined CISCM or recognized programs Named programs, trainers, locations and modes
CISCM Approved Delivery Centre Site operating under an accountable parent or provider Named location and defined administrative and delivery authority

Twelve Institutional Standards

07

Learning resources

Facilities, platforms, materials, technology support, accessibility and continuity.

08

Assessment integrity

Blueprinting, authenticity, security, marking, moderation, adjustments, results and appeal.

09

Certification and records

Authorized issue, identity, unique identifiers, replacements, retention and verification.

10

Partnership control

Due diligence, contracts, monitoring, branding, data, subcontracting and learner protection.

11

Data and technology

Privacy, cybersecurity, access, backup, retention, incident response and responsible AI.

12

Outcomes and improvement

Completion, achievement, impact, complaints, equity, feedback, trends and action.

07

Learning resources

Facilities, platforms, materials, technology support, accessibility and continuity.

08

Assessment integrity

Blueprinting, authenticity, security, marking, moderation, adjustments, results and appeal.

09

Certification and records

Authorized issue, identity, unique identifiers, replacements, retention and verification.

10

Partnership control

Due diligence, contracts, monitoring, branding, data, subcontracting and learner protection.

11

Data and technology

Privacy, cybersecurity, access, backup, retention, incident response and responsible AI.

12

Outcomes and improvement

Completion, achievement, impact, complaints, equity, feedback, trends and action.

Evidence Portfolio

Applicants should prepare a controlled index covering legal and ownership records; governance; quality and risk; program files; learner records; staff competence; facilities and systems; assessment samples; certification records; partner files; complaints; outcomes and improvement.

Policies alone are insufficient. Evidence should show that the policy operates consistently across the requested scope.

Validation Activity

Depending on risk and scope, CISCM may interview leaders, staff, trainers, learners and partners; trace learner journeys; review governance and assessment; demonstrate systems; inspect facilities; observe delivery; sample records; and compare public claims with actual authority.

Decision and Validity

The recommended standard approval period is three years with annual surveillance. A shorter period or additional monitoring may apply where risk, conditions or recent change justify it. Final validity must be confirmed in the approval letter and register.

Benefits

Scope-specific accreditation decision and controlled certificate

Verification register entry

Authorized accreditation statement and mark

Independent findings and improvement priorities

Eligibility for related partner, provider, trainer, resource or development opportunities as published