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An overview of the different accreditation routes accredited members will be able to use to become senior accredited members when the SCoPEd integration stage opens in February 2026.

An overview of the different accreditation routes registered members will be able to use to become accredited or senior accredited members when the SCoPEd integration stage opens in February 2026

An overview of the different accreditation routes BACP senior accredited members will be able to use to apply for the revised senior accredited membership category when the SCoPEd integration stage opens in February 2026

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 (aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework) since initial qualification.

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about SCoPEd

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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.

Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about the implementation period

These routes will enable accredited members to move to our senior accredited membership category, where they have the skills, knowledge and training to do so.

The routes will enable members to move membership categories where they have the skills, knowledge and training to do so.