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A recognition of prior learning (RPL) route that’s temporarily available for previous senior accredited members (awarded prior to 2023), now accredited members, who were unable to apply for our revised senior accredited membership category during the SCoPEd transition period.

For registered members who have completed a BACP accredited core training course aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework.

For Registered members who have completed a core training that meets the eligibility criteria for BACP individual accreditation but haven't completed a BACP accredited core practitioner training course or a BACP accredited or approved progression training aligned to SCoPEd framework column B and C.

For accredited members who’ve not completed the required Level 7 counselling and psychotherapy qualification or a BACP accredited or approved progression training course aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.

For registered members who’ve successfully completed core training that meets the eligibility for individual accreditation but haven’t completed either a BACP accredited course or a BACP accredited or approved progression training course aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework since initial qualification.

To enable previous or current senior accredited members (awarded prior to 2023) to move to our revised senior accredited membership category, where they have the skills, knowledge and training to do so.

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Meet our executive and share their vision for the division.

Research by Jennifer Pepler

How to manage and maintain your course accreditation, including the annual review process and making changes