GCSB Trustmark
GCSB Academic Partner
The GCSB Academic Partner designation recognises universities, colleges and educational institutions that support excellence in converged security education, research and professional development.
Verified by GCSB
Benefits
- Access to GCSB standards
- Qualification mapping support
- Academic collaboration opportunities
- Research cooperation
- Student pathways to certification
- Global recognition
Apply for this trustmark
Universities, colleges and recognised educational institutions. Applications are assessed by the GCSB Academic Board against the published standards. GCSB governs and certifies; it does not deliver training or consultancy.
Who can apply
Companies & institutions only
Open to recognised universities, colleges and educational institutions only. Individual academics cannot apply; they may be named as the institution's academic liaison.
Fees
£395
one-off application & assessment fee
£150 annual renewal
Payment is made by SumUp link after you apply; you then upload your payment document in the Trustmark Portal for verification.
What you receive
- Academic Partner trustmark and public listing
- Mapping of your programmes to GCSB qualification levels
- Student progression pathways into GCSB credentials
- Invitation to GCSB academic governance events
Prerequisites
- Recognised or accredited higher/further education institution
- Security, risk or related academic programme
- Named academic liaison
- Academic integrity policy
- Commitment to qualification mapping and student pathways
How the application works
- 1
Create an account and apply
- 2
Pay the application fee
- 3
Upload your payment document
- 4
Board verifies payment and assesses
- 5
Badge awarded, certificate emailed
Trustmark holders
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