Accredited Qualifications: Action Based Development

Working with Kingston University, London we offer accredited qualifications which integrate our ABD (Action Based Development) approach. This uses work-based action research and action learning methods in a structured and rigorous way.

The accredited programmes are appropriate for experienced managers, leaders, technical specialists and professionals.

There are 2 Routes available:

Business & Management Practice Route:
Suitable for: Managers and Leaders
Qualifications available: MA, Diploma or Certificate in Business & Management Practice

[Download the MA Business Management Practice Programme Overview (PDF)]

Professional Practice Route:
Suitable for: Professionals and Senior Technical Specialists (e.g. Human Resource Professionals, Accountants, Lawyers….).
Qualifications available: MA, Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice

[Download the MA Professional Practice Programme Overview (PDF)]

ABD (Action Based Development) is based on tackling key questions/ issues which are the basis of Action Projects (APs). These are established through a learning contract process.

The APs are identified by participants from within their own organisations and are based on those issues that are seen as critical to the future of the business, organisation, service or profession.

The Action Projects are based on two key components:

	The key organisational challenges that participants face in their role
	The key personal challenges that participants face in developing their leadership / professional capabilities

The focus in the assessment criteria is upon outputs, in other words, what is the impact of a participant’s action on their management / leadership / professional practice and on their organisation. This is different to assessing inputs such as knowledge and ability to recall theory. In this approach it is what you actually do that is key, together with the learning and development derived from reflecting on your actions.

All of the above qualifications are awarded by Kingston University, London.