Defined scope
A named program, version, audience, delivery format, duration, and award or completion outcome.
Accreditation pathway
CPE Program Accreditation
Independent review of a defined continuing professional education program—from its purpose and learning outcomes through delivery, assessment, completion, and evaluation.
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What this pathway establishes
Aligned design
Need, outcomes, content, learning methods, assessment, and learner effort work together.
Reliable evidence
Faculty, delivery, participation, completion, results, feedback, and certificates are controlled.
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Suitable programs
Applications may cover live, virtual, blended, or structured self-study learning where the provider can demonstrate professional relevance and controlled delivery.
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Core review areas
We examine audience and need, learning outcomes, content accuracy and currency, instructional design, faculty competence, learner resources, assessment, completion rules, accessibility, support, records, and evaluation.
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Decision and accredited scope
The decision identifies the program and reviewed delivery parameters. Significant changes to content, duration, assessment, ownership, audience, or format may require notification or further review.
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What happens next
Application received
We record the submission, confirm its pathway, and check that the core information is present.
Evidence reviewed
A competent reviewer evaluates the submitted evidence against the published requirements.
Questions resolved
Where clarification or additional evidence is needed, the applicant receives a focused request.
Decision issued
The outcome, approved scope, conditions, and next obligations are documented and communicated.
Program accreditation applies only to the program and scope identified in the decision. Provider approval and organization accreditation are separate determinations.