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An accredited progression course demonstrates meeting high professional standards aligned to the SCoPEd framework competences and BACP’s course accreditation criteria.

Find out about BACP accreditation and how to apply for accredited membership.

What you can do if your accreditation application is deferred or unsuccessful and our processes.

Navigating counselling accreditation: Tips and encouragement for portfolio success. BACP Student blogs.

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 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.

Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about progression training courses

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about SCoPEd

Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about a supervisor statement for applications