APT Accreditation.
APT courses earn their accreditation entirely from the people who matter most — the professionals who attend them.
What that means
All APT-Accredited courses are rigorously evaluated by the delegates who attend them. Every course must consistently receive average ratings of 90%+ on two independent dimensions — presentation quality and clinical relevance — based on thousands of ratings.
These two dimensions emerged from the factor analysis of 17 evaluation items, so each reflects a distinct pillar of course value. When a course earns APT Accreditation, it means it has proven its worth to the professionals it was designed for.
How the system works
- Delegates complete a course, whether live or recorded, face-to-face or online.
- Each delegate submits their rating, of presentation quality and clinical relevance.*
- A course is officially "APT‑Accredited" only if its average exceeds 90% in both measures. If it doesn’t reach the standard, then it doesn’t appear on the APT website.
Why you should care
- It’s independent and data‑driven — accreditation is earned by delegates, not granted by affiliation or payment.
- It highlights our core strengths: engaging delivery and real-world relevance — measured obectively, not based on anything else.
- It offers clear transparency: anyone can see course ratings for both dimensions before embarking on training.
Your questions answered
- Is it just for show? No — it’s a living, measurable standard, properly grounded in psychometrics.
- Is it a fee-to-recognise stamp? No — APT Accreditation is driven entirely by sustained delegate feedback.
- Can I check the scores? Yes — all courses display their average ratings of their presentation and relevance on the APT website.
- Are there exceptions? Yes — a new course is allowed to run three times to establish its average ratings; after that, it is subject to the same rules as above.
Do attendees receive accreditation?
Yes, everybody that attends an APT course receives APT Accreditation. Click below to see more details of how the accreditation applies to the following subjects.
The DICES® Risk Assessment and Management System ❯
* 'Online anytime' attendees rate the course on one overall feedback scale.
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Reviews
APT prides itself on the feedback we receive about our courses. Below are just some of the great comments APT courses have received.
"I rarely get anything out of the training that I attend. I can honestly say this course has been an epiphany. I think this is essential training for anybody working in a mental health setting."
Emma Grundy
"The course delivered to my team over the three days was exceptional. The pace was well judged, the material presented was relevant and detailed and the style of the workshops was lively and collaborative. My team all remarked on how quickly the time went and how interesting and relevant the exercises were. The three days provided us with an enjoyable shared experience which was great for team morale as well as offering valuable skills."
Maxine Sacks
"The course was excellently presented, highly inclusive and obvious that the tutor had a thorough depth of knowledge on the subject area. I feel this course will be invaluable to the way I work and my ability to do my job to the best of my ability."
Charlotte Connolly
"This was the best course I have been on in the 15 years I have been in the trust. It was incredibly interesting, very well delivered, aimed at a really high level of understanding. The tutor was very positive and group were able to participate. Absolutely invaluable."
Chris Sharp
