Accreditation & Governance
A governance framework built for independence.
GCSB accredits assessment and partner delivery against published criteria, overseen by independent boards and external examiners.
Governance Structure
Boards and committees
Governing Council
Ultimate authority for strategy, independence and institutional integrity.
Academic Board
Owns the qualification framework, learning outcomes and level descriptors.
Certification and Standards Committee
Sets and reviews certification standards and the body of knowledge.
Assessment Board
Ratifies results and confirms the award of every credential.
External Examiner Framework
Independent examiners moderate assessment for fairness and rigour.
Quality Assurance Framework
Ongoing monitoring of accredited partners and assessment delivery.
Accreditation Status
What accreditation means
GCSB Accredited Course
The course has successfully passed the GCSB accreditation process and meets established standards for learning outcomes, assessment design, instructional quality and professional relevance.
GCSB Accredited Partner
Awarded to organisations authorised to deliver GCSB-recognised learning and certification pathways while maintaining required governance and quality standards.
Accredited Partners
Organisations accredited to deliver GCSB assessment
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