Course Endorsement Programme

The CSD Course Endorsement Programme (CEP) is a partnership with education and training providers. It differentiates, recognises and supports those design Higher and Further Education courses which clearly prepare and develop students to embark on a career of practising design to the highest professional standards, as recognised by CSD, and therefore offering them a structured transition route in their Career Stage Development.

The programme also identifies and recognises excellence and relevance in courses, training programmes or modules of learning aimed at Continual Professional Development, delivering a specific skill, technical knowledge or providing sector related learning whether by a public or private entity.

The application process has been specifically designed to ensure it is not burdensome on staff time and resources whilst at the same time being robust and offering credible rigour to ensure mutual benefit to both the course and the professional body.