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Accredited Training Programme (ATP)

Accredit your in-house training with IQA quality assurance.

IQA Accredited Training Programme approval supports centres, employers and training providers who want their short courses, professional training and skills programmes reviewed against clear learning outcomes, delivery standards and quality assurance expectations.

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What ATP approval is for

Use this route when your organisation has its own training programme and needs a professional approval framework without building a full qualification from scratch.

Short courses & CPD

Suitable for focused training programmes, CPD workshops and professional development courses with clear outcomes.

CPDWorkshops

Employer training

For internal staff training, workplace competency programmes and employer-led skills development routes.

WorkplaceSkills

Centre-designed courses

For approved centres or training providers delivering their own programme content under an external review model.

CentresTraining

ATP approval process

A clean route from initial discussion to approved delivery, with quality checks built in from the start.

Step 01Initial enquiryTell us what you want accredited and how the programme is delivered.
Step 02Document submissionShare syllabus, outcomes, assessment method, tutor profile and learner guidance.
Step 03Quality reviewIQA reviews programme design, delivery controls and assessment evidence.
Step 04FeedbackAny required improvements are shared clearly before final approval.
Step 05Approval issuedApproved ATP status is confirmed with the agreed programme title and scope.
Step 06Ongoing monitoringPeriodic checks help maintain standards and learner confidence.

What IQA looks for

An accredited training programme should be structured, teachable, assessable and supported by suitable internal quality arrangements.

✓ Clear learning outcomes
✓ Suitable delivery hours
✓ Tutor competence
✓ Assessment method
✓ Learner support
✓ Internal QA process

Documents to prepare

A
Programme specificationTitle, aims, outcomes, delivery mode, duration and target learners.
B
Assessment planHow learners are assessed, marked, sampled and recorded.
C
Staff and resourcesTutor CVs, delivery resources, learning materials and facilities.
D
Quality assurance evidencePolicies, review process, learner feedback and certificate control.

Programme areas suitable for ATP

ATP can support a wide range of centre or employer-designed training where learning outcomes and delivery standards are clear.

Business & Management

Leadership, customer service, operations, administration and enterprise skills.

Digital & Technology

Practical IT, digital literacy, cyber awareness, data skills and software training.

Health & Safety

Workplace safety, compliance awareness, care practice and emergency response training.

Hospitality & Service

Barista, food service, front office, guest care and tourism service programmes.

Engineering & Technical

Maintenance, electrical basics, HVAC, marine, automotive and technical skills.

Aviation & Logistics

Operations awareness, ground handling, safety culture and supply chain training.

Beauty & Wellness

Salon skills, customer care, wellness practice and practical service training.

Education & Training

Trainer development, assessment practice, mentoring and academic skills support.

Ready to accredit your training programme?

Send your programme outline to IQA and we will advise the most suitable approval route, required evidence and next steps.

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FAQs

Quick answers for centres, employers and training providers considering ATP approval.

No. ATP approval is normally used for training programmes or short courses designed by a centre, employer or provider. A full IQA qualification follows a separate qualification development and approval route.
Yes. Existing programmes can be reviewed if you can provide the programme structure, learning outcomes, assessment method, staff evidence and quality assurance process.
Certificates and wording should follow the agreed IQA approval conditions. The approved title, branding and certificate statement should not be changed without IQA confirmation.
Training centres, employers, colleges, academies and specialist providers who deliver structured training and want external review against a recognised quality framework.