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Practical guide · Online higher education

Online Accreditation Guide

A structured approach for academics and faculty teams, whether you are extending an on-campus accreditation or making a new submission.

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·Overview
1Choose your route
2Key decisions
3Seven stages
4Timing and schedule
5Faculty buy-in
6Programme team
7Partners and resourcing
8What panels look for
9Readiness checklist
10Evidence and references

Readiness checklist

If you can't tick every item, you're not ready to commit to a submission date with your professional, statutory or regulatory body (PSRB).

The PSRB has confirmed in writing whether this is an extension or a new submission Choose your route Every difference from any existing accredited campus-based programme is listed Choose your route Faculty management has agreed staffing, intake pattern, timing and budget Faculty buy-in One accountable lead owns the timeline Faculty buy-in Competences are mapped to modules and assessments Seven stages The assessment integrity approach is documented, including generative artificial intelligence Key decisions Practical or lab requirements have a delivery plan Key decisions Associate and online tutors are included in the evidence Programme team Online support, library and careers provision is described Programme team The internal approval route and committee dates are confirmed Timing and schedule Student information states accreditation status accurately Choose your route A shared plan is in place, with internal deadlines set Programme team A backwards schedule from launch is agreed, with a go or no-go date Timing and schedule Every unappointed role has a profile, appoint-by date and approval to recruit Partners and resourcing Any partner’s responsibilities, and their support for accreditation, are agreed in writing Partners and resourcing

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This guide is based on my professional experience taking online programmes through the accreditation process at a range of higher education providers. Make sure to consult your institution's regulations and the PSRB accreditation handbook for subject specifics.

Dr Jessica Muirhead

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