Define the proposed scope
A defined education-provider system and the activities delivered under that system within the approved scope.
EDP Preparation Center
Prepare for Education Provider Accreditation
A step-by-step, non-scored preparation path that shows applicants what to organize, what reviewers will trace and how scope is defined.
Preparation sequence
Seven steps from scope definition to an audit-ready evidence file
Read the standard stack
Use CHSPS-CORE-100 + CHSPS-EDP-300. Mark every requirement as applicable, not applicable with rationale, or needing evidence.
Build the controlled evidence index
Link each applicable requirement to the authoritative policy, record, report, system output or sample that demonstrates implementation.
Test implementation with tracers
Trace real operations such as identified need to completed activity and faculty selection and disclosure.
Close material gaps
Correct the immediate condition, identify cause, assign corrective action and verify effectiveness when risk or recurrence warrants it.
Complete internal management review
Confirm scope, unresolved risk, evidence integrity, staffing, vendors, changes and readiness for independent review.
Submit the eligibility and scope inquiry
CHSPS confirms fit and scope before formal application and secure evidence submission.
No predictive pass score. CHSPS accreditation decisions are requirement- and evidence-based. A single unresolved high-risk control failure can matter more than many complete low-risk records.
CHSPS-EDP-300
Organize evidence around the published standard
The cards below summarize the controlled standard structure. The PDF and machine record remain authoritative.
Educational Mission, Governance & Responsibility
Educational mission; governance chart; program approval policy; committee charter/minutes; joint-provider agreements; quality oversight reports.
Needs Assessment
Needs-assessment procedure; source data; gap analysis; stakeholder input; prioritization record; recurring-program review.
Learning Outcomes & Curriculum Design
Curriculum map; learning objectives; instructional design plan; prerequisite/progression rules; alignment matrix; revision history.
Content Validity, Evidence & Currency
Content policy; reference/source files; independent review; correction notices; withdrawal/change log; separation-of-promotion controls; AI review records.
Planning & Instructional Personnel
Faculty criteria; CVs/bios; planner qualifications; orientation materials; faculty evaluation; remediation records; succession/continuity plan.
Conflict of Interest, Commercial Influence & Funding
Disclosure/COI policy; planner/faculty disclosures; mitigation records; funding agreements; learner disclosures; exhibit/advertising controls; sponsorship review.
Learning Environment, Delivery & Technology
Platform testing; learner instructions; support records; technology incident log; vendor agreements; continuity plan/test; engagement features.
Assessment of Learning or Competence
Assessment plan; item/rubric review; scoring procedures; threshold rationale; remediation policy; identity/security controls; item analysis; assessment quality review.
Completion, Credit & Certificate Integrity
Completion policy; credit calculation; attendance/participation records; assessment results; certificate template; verification workflow; correction/reissue log.
Accessibility, Learner Support & Fair Participation
Accessibility statement; accommodation procedure; platform/content audit; support channels and logs; redacted accommodation cases; corrective actions.
Learner Identity, Records, Privacy & Data Integrity
Record schema; retention schedule; access controls; privacy notice; data-sharing agreements; identity procedure; migration reconciliation; correction audit trail.
Marketing, Enrollment & Public Information
Course catalog; landing pages; enrollment terms; refund/cancellation policy; outcome substantiation; joint-provider disclosures; change notices.
Evaluation, Outcomes & Transfer to Practice
Evaluation plan; activity evaluations; follow-up survey or practice data; faculty feedback; outcome reports; improvement decisions; limitations statement.
Quality Management & Improvement
Self-audit tool; sampled activity files; indicator dashboard; complaint/issue log; CAPA; management review; improvement plan and effectiveness checks.
Financial Resources, Capacity & Vendor Oversight
Budget/resource plan; staffing model; vendor inventory; due diligence; contracts; performance reviews; sponsor controls; continuity/exit plan.
Ongoing Compliance & Material Educational Change
Change-control records; CHSPS notifications; expansion readiness review; annual reports; closure/records plan; follow-up evidence.
Implementation review
Expect reviewers to trace real operations, not only policies.
| Representative tracer | What to be ready to show |
|---|---|
| identified need to completed activity | Identify the authoritative records, responsible roles, implementation evidence and any exception or corrective-action history. |
| faculty selection and disclosure | Identify the authoritative records, responsible roles, implementation evidence and any exception or corrective-action history. |
| learner assessment and completion record | Identify the authoritative records, responsible roles, implementation evidence and any exception or corrective-action history. |
| evaluation signal to improvement action | Identify the authoritative records, responsible roles, implementation evidence and any exception or corrective-action history. |
Applicant tools
Use your own system or start with these structured templates.
Applicant Preparation Guide
Program-specific scope, evidence, tracer and pre-submission guidance.
Download PDFScope Worksheet
Define included entities, programs or systems, sites, delivery environments and exclusions.
Download CSVEvidence Index
Map each applicable requirement to authoritative evidence, owner and status.
Download CSVSelf-Assessment Workbook
Use the CHSPS general workbook alongside the program-specific evidence index.
Download Word fileMaintenance tools
Annual-report and material-change templates support the post-decision lifecycle.
Maintaining accreditationReady for scope confirmation?
Start EDP InquiryStart with the free EDP eligibility inquiry.
Continuous intake - eligibility and scope review first. Formal application is available after written eligibility and scope confirmation.