Customised accreditation
Customised accreditation is a bespoke arrangement in which ASDAN can accredit and certificate a course that your organisation has already written.
Register interest in customised membership
The support we have received as a centre over the years has been exemplary. Always immediate, friendly and extremely helpful.
ASDAN’s customised accreditation provides curriculum endorsement by us as a nationally recognised awarding body. It can also give your organisation opportunities to build links between education providers and your local community.
ASDAN accrediting your course can lead to a certificate for a young person who has engaged in an activity they are passionate about to reward their achievements, which can also have a positive impact on their engagement in other education.
As additional benefits, the certificate will feature your organisation’s logo and you will be able to access our customised accreditation branding materials.
Customised accreditation is ideal for:
- education and youth organisations that wish to have their programme credit rated
- schools seeking a certificated outcome for existing curriculum activities
- organisations that work with a number of learners in more than one centre
- charities and voluntary organisations that want to encourage participation in projects
Over 50 organisations use ASDAN customised accreditation including The Holocaust Trust, St John Ambulance and the National Volunteer Police Cadets.
Other ASDAN customised accredited organisations include youth projects, adventure and outdoor activities, gap year programmes, finance education, sport, health education and work-related learning.
Join us
All prices shown below are per learner, unless otherwise stated.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Annual centre registration fee (per centre) | £1,450 |
| Customised certificate | £10 |
| Universities Award Customised certificate | £14 |
All prices valid from 1 September 2024 until 31 August 2025. Prices are shown exclusive of VAT.
How customised accreditation works
Organisations seeking to use ASDAN to accredit their course can complete our Expression of Interest form. We will then meet with you to discuss your requirements and review your learning materials.
Once a contract is in place we will create your bespoke certificate and provide access to our customised accreditation branding materials. A member of the team will be in touch with you after six months to check on your progress ahead of the formal annual review.
View our customised accreditation: how it works infographic
How customised accreditation contributes
Customised programmes are worth up to three ASDAN curriculum credits.
Learners who complete a customised programme can then use these credits towards the Personal Development Programmes (Bronze, Silver, Gold) or the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness at Levels 1 and 2.
Visit our partners page to view all our customised accredited organisations.
Universities award
Centres registered for customised accreditation have the option to use ASDAN’s Universities Award as the outcome for their agreed programme. It can enhance the career paths and UCAS applications of post-16 student of all abilities, supporting progression to higher education or employment.
Success stories
Camps International
We spoke to Camps International’s Technical Director, Sharon Cruse, as to why they chose to accredit their programme through ASDAN and how it recognises and certificates young people’s creativity, bravery and perseverance.
Investing in Children
Co-Director Helen Mulhearn and Peer Support Worker Tad Billam share why they chose to be accredited by ASDAN and how this formal recognition empowered young people.
Youth Adventure Trust
Youth Adventure Trust tell us why they chose to have their programme accredited by ASDAN and how this formal recognition gave value to the achievements of young people.
Need more information before becoming a member?
Please contact us on 0117 941 1126 or info@asdan.org.uk. Alternatively, please complete this form to register your interest in our customised registration offer.