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title: 'Readiness checklist'
url: 'https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/checklist'
markdown: 'https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/checklist.md'
date: '2026-10-28'
description: "If you can't tick every item, you're not ready to commit to a submission date."
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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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## 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](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/route) Every difference from any existing accredited campus-based programme is listed [Choose your route](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/route) Faculty management has agreed staffing, intake pattern, timing and budget [Faculty buy-in](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/buy-in) One accountable lead owns the timeline [Faculty buy-in](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/buy-in) Competences are mapped to modules and assessments [Seven stages](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/stages) The assessment integrity approach is documented, including generative artificial intelligence [Key decisions](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/decisions) Practical or lab requirements have a delivery plan [Key decisions](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/decisions) Associate and online tutors are included in the evidence [Programme team](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/team) Online support, library and careers provision is described [Programme team](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/team) The internal approval route and committee dates are confirmed [Timing and schedule](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/timing) Student information states accreditation status accurately [Choose your route](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/route) A shared plan is in place, with internal deadlines set [Programme team](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/team) A backwards schedule from launch is agreed, with a go or no-go date [Timing and schedule](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/timing) Every unappointed role has a profile, appoint-by date and approval to recruit [Partners and resourcing](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/resourcing) Any partner’s responsibilities, and their support for accreditation, are agreed in writing [Partners and resourcing](https://jessica.digital/projects/online-accreditation/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.

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