Accreditation plays an important role in supporting confidence in the testing, inspection and certification activities that underpin policy, regulation and oversight. For government departments, regulators and public sector organisations, understanding how accreditation provides independent assurance of competence and impartiality can help support informed, evidence-based decision-making.
This free eLearning module provides a clear, accessible introduction to accreditation and where it fits within policy and regulatory frameworks. By the end of the module, learners will understand how accreditation strengthens confidence in conformity assessment activities and supports proportionate, risk-based and outcome-focused approaches to regulation, without requiring any prior technical expertise.
Who is this course for?
This free eLearning module is designed for government departments and policy teams, regulators and oversight bodies, public sector decision-makers, and officials working with technical or regulatory evidence. It is ideal for those looking to develop a clear understanding of accreditation and its role in supporting confidence in conformity assessment activities, policy development and regulatory decision-making.
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Government and Policy makers: Why accreditation matters
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By the end of the course you’ll be able to:
- Explain the importance of confidence in conformity assessment evidence when developing or delivering public policy, regulation or oversight activities
- Describe how accreditation provides independent assurance of the competence and impartiality of organisations that carry out testing, inspection and certification on which government relies.
- Recognise where accreditation fits within the wider policy and regulatory landscape, including its role in supporting risk-based, outcome-focused regulation, proportionate intervention and public trust.
- Building confidence in technical and regulatory evidence
- Understanding how accreditation provides independent assurance
- The role of accreditation in policy and regulatory frameworks
This course is expected to take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Can I access the eLearning modules once I have completed them?
- eLearning modules are available to the user for 12 months from the date of enrolment, and can be accessed any time within this period.