What IIESMS Reviews in a Training Partner Application

IIESMS training partner review should be clear, evidence-based and limited to the programme or scope reviewed. Training partner status should not be presented as a broad guarantee that every course, learner outcome, workplace need or legal duty is covered.

The Training Partners page explains the Institute's approach. Learners, employers and commissioning organisations remain responsible for checking that training is suitable for their role, workplace and professional development needs.

What IIESMS should review

A training partner application should give enough information for the Institute to understand the provider, the programme and its relevance to IIESMS disciplines.

• Provider details, contact route, organisational background and insurance where relevant.
• Trainer competence, qualifications, practical experience and subject matter expertise.
• Course aims, learning outcomes, target audience and entry assumptions.
• Course content, delivery method, duration, materials and learner support.
• Assessment method or attendance evidence where applicable.
• Quality assurance arrangements, feedback process and review cycle.
• Sector relevance, including the IIESMS sector group or professional area the training supports.

Scope matters

Training partner information should state what has been reviewed. A provider may deliver many programmes, but IIESMS recognition should be tied to the specific course, programme, subject area or scope considered by the Institute.

This protects the Institute, the provider and the learner. It also keeps public wording factual and avoids creating an impression that every possible course or workplace use has been approved.

How training can support CPD

Relevant training may support CPD where it develops knowledge, skill or competence connected to the member's grade, role and sector. Members should keep records of attendance, learning outcomes and evidence.

The IIESMS Continuing Professional Development page explains CPD expectations. The guide on what to include in an IIESMS CPD record gives a practical way to record training activity.

Questions a reviewer should ask

• Is the training relevant to one or more IIESMS disciplines?
• Are the learning outcomes clear and realistic?
• Does the trainer have credible competence and experience?
• Is the delivery method suitable for the subject matter?
• Is there a clear evidence or attendance record for learners?
• Does the public listing avoid unsupported claims?

Public wording should be cautious

Public listings should explain the reviewed scope and contact route. They should avoid saying or implying that IIESMS guarantees the suitability of a programme for every learner, employer, site, legal duty or professional outcome.