The Training Academy is an initiative designed to enhance the quality and accessibility of training opportunities for Sport and Physical Activity professionals. It provides high-standard, relevant training that meets industry needs.
The Training Academy for Sport and Physical Activity FAQs
- What is the Training Academy for Sport and Physical Activity?
- How can Training Provider Partners get involved in the Academy?
- What is Enhancing Quality Assurance status?
- How were partners selected for the first phase of the Training Academy?
- What benefits do Training Provider Partners receive by participating in the Training Academy?
- What happens after the first phase of the Training Academy?
- How can a Training Provider achieve Enhancing Quality Assurance status?
- What role do local skills diagnostics play in the selection process?
- Can new Training Providers apply to be part of the Training Academy?
- Where can Training Provider Partners find more information about getting involved?
Training Provider Partners that meet the Enhancing Quality Assurance status can get involved by expressing their interest to CIMSPA. Upon achieving their Enhancing Quality Assurance status they will gain access to a form to express their interest.
Selected partners will be invited to participate in the academy based on demand and alignment with local skills diagnostics.
Enhancing Quality Assurance status is a recognition awarded by CIMSPA to training providers who meet stringent quality criteria. This status ensures that providers offer high-standard, relevant training that aligns with industry needs.
The first phase focuses on responding to the demand identified from the workforce skills diagnostics completed with employers. Partners with Enhancing Quality Assurance status were selected based on their interest in participating in the pilot.
Participating partners will have the opportunity to be part of an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing training quality and accessibility.
As well as recognition for their commitment to high standards and industry relevance, partners will gain increased course visibility and enrolment through tapping into new markets and therefore generating additional income from course fees.
Other benefits include advertising of their provision by CIMSPA, access to exclusive opportunities to develop programmes with support from CIMSPA and less administration as bookings and payments are managed by the Training Academy.
After the first phase, we plan to introduce new models to allow for greater flexibility and accessibility of training. This will ensure that learners can access the right training that meets their needs.
Training Providers can achieve Enhancing Quality Assurance status by meeting CIMSPA’s stringent quality criteria.
See detailed information on the criteria and application process.
Alternatively get in touch with the Training Academy team via quality-assurance@cimspa.co.uk
Local skills diagnostics help identify the current needs and priorities of the industry. Endorsement offerings from partners are mapped against these diagnostics to ensure the training provided aligns with demand in any given area.
Yes, new Training Provider Partners who meet the Enhancing Quality Assurance status can express their interest in participating in future phases of the Training Academy. We are committed to expanding the pool of high-quality providers.
Find out more about the Training Academy.
Read more about the CIMSPA Education Partners Quality Assurance process and how you can achieve Enhancing Quality Assurance status.
Training Provider Partners are encouraged to reach out for guidance and support on how to get involved in the Training Academy.
Get in touch with the Training Academy team via quality-assurance@cimspa.co.uk