Accreditation & capability design
Internal and external recognition are important measures of professionalism, for both individuals and organisations. Set your business above others with a credible accreditation offering or internal capability framework.
An accreditation offering sets a trusted market standard, building brand authority, partnerships, and revenue while giving candidates and organisations a clear, fair route to recognised competence.
An internal capability framework provides staff with a clear way to evidence capability and identify where they need to develop, enabling targeted PDPs and scalable talent decisions. They also signal quality externally—building trust with clients, partners, and regulators
We design credible accreditation routes and multi-level internal frameworks (mapped to recognised industry standards where needed) so you can uplift consistency and capability within the profession.
Accreditation
Accreditation design
Planning to introduce a new accreditation offering and need citeria and process design support?
This service includes:
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Discovery and value proposition
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Coordination and management of SMEs designing the criteria
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Accreditation criteria
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Assessment rubric, guidance, forms, and assessor training (see Training)
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Application and assessment process flow
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Applicant guidance and forms
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Governance model and QA procedures
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Maintenance plan and version control
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Comms pack for launch and adoption
Internal capability
Capability framework design
Need a clear framework to assess staff capability as they progress through the organisation? Or perhaps to aid project assignment?
This service includes:
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Discovery and value proposition
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Coordination and management of SMEs designing the criteria
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Framework criteria aligned to an industry standard
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Staff and stakeholder guidance
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Maintenance plan and version control
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Comms pack for launch and adoption
If used for formal assessment:
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Assessment rubric, guidance, forms, and assessor training (see Training)
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Application and assessment process flow
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Governance model and QA procedures
Additional services
SFIA alignment
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Support with interpreting and applying the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) to the design or refresh of assessment criteria. Not limited to accreditation or a capability frameworks.
RITTech, CITP, and BCS Fellowship application
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Review applications and provide detailed written feedback on recommendations for improvement
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Provide advice on the application and assessment process
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Provide CPD recommendations if application success is unlikely or has received a negative outcome
Note: The consultant supporting both services worked within the registrations and membership team at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for four years', therefore has a stong understanding of SFIA and BCS registrations and membership.
Make capability visible, and undeniable
With clear frameworks and credible accreditation, you’ll measure skills fairly, inspire growth, and signal quality to the market—so people progress confidently and organisations choose you.
Peek behind the curtain
International mutual recognition
A professional body in Australia wanted to improve immigration prospects for IT professionals. I delivered a mutual recognition agreement with a UK professional body that allowed seamless credential transfer between Australia and the UK, eliminating the need for additional assessments.