Partner Programmes

Apply for GCSB recognition.

External organisations can apply for each GCSB trustmark or for Training Partner recognition per qualification. GCSB assesses applications against published standards; it does not deliver training or consultancy.

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Create an account and apply
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Pay the application fee
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Upload your payment document
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Board verifies payment and assesses
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Badge awarded, certificate emailed

GCSB Training Partner (per qualification)

Training providers delivering a specific GCSB qualification (CSCE, CSP, CSL, CCSO or PGDCSL).

Prerequisites

Registered legal entity with at least 1 year of trading
At least one lead trainer holding the same or a higher GCSB credential
Documented curriculum mapped to the GCSB qualification syllabus
Learner records, complaints and appeals procedures in place
Agreement to GCSB Code of Professional Conduct and Academic Integrity Standards

£350

Application & assessment fee per qualification · £150 annual renewal per qualification

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GCSB Accredited Partner

Organisations authorised to deliver GCSB-aligned learning and certification pathways.

Prerequisites

Registered legal entity with at least 2 years of trading
Quality management system (e.g. ISO 9001 or equivalent internal QA)
Qualified delivery staff with security sector experience
Data protection policy compliant with UK GDPR or local equivalent
Signed GCSB partner agreement and annual quality review

£595

Application & assessment fee · £250 annual renewal

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GCSB Certified Programme

Qualifications or programmes seeking approval under the GCSB Quality Assurance Framework.

Prerequisites

Programme specification with defined learning outcomes
Assessment strategy with marking criteria and moderation
Minimum 20 guided learning hours
Named programme lead with relevant professional credentials
Evidence of learner feedback or pilot delivery

£495

Application & assessment fee · £195 annual renewal

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GCSB Accredited Course

Short courses, workshops and CPD-eligible learning.

Prerequisites

Course outline with learning outcomes
Minimum 4 learning hours
Qualified instructor CV
Assessment or knowledge check method
Attendance and completion records

£295

Application & assessment fee · £95 annual renewal

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GCSB Academic Partner

Universities, colleges and recognised educational institutions.

Prerequisites

Recognised or accredited higher/further education institution
Security, risk or related academic programme
Named academic liaison
Academic integrity policy
Commitment to qualification mapping and student pathways

£395

Application & assessment fee · £150 annual renewal

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GCSB Corporate Learning Partner

Employers investing in security workforce development.

Prerequisites

Registered organisation with an internal learning and development function
Workforce development plan covering security roles
Named L&D or security lead
Commitment to enrol staff on GCSB-recognised pathways

£495

Application & assessment fee · £195 annual renewal

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GCSB Centre of Excellence

Established partners demonstrating exceptional delivery and influence.

Prerequisites

Current GCSB Accredited Partner or Academic Partner for at least 2 years
Evidence of outstanding learner outcomes
Research, innovation or industry leadership contributions
Clean quality review record with no upheld complaints
Site or virtual quality visit by the GCSB Academic Board

£1250

Application & assessment fee · £450 annual renewal

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GCSB Trustmark Members

Organisations currently holding a GCSB trustmark.

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