Click here to 'meet' some of the 400+ AP and LPIOL achievers

We asked a few questions that offer a chance to get to know some of the people who have achieved through participation in IOL Professional Development and Accreditation.

IOL is committed to supporting Professional Development in the Outdoor Learning field.

IOL has developed a range of Professional Accreditations for practitioners at different stages of work in the outdoors.

• IOL UK-wide professional development days on many topics - taster session and newskills, see the info for your own region and neighbouring areas. Click here.
• FREE Resources
• Bookshop & Publications for Outdoor Professionals
• Courses/Events/Seminars
• Accreditation for Outdoor Professionals

Please see the Professional Accreditation Section for details of:

• Registered Practitioner (RPIOL) - IOL’s entry level accreditation; for people who have consolidated experience of facilitating outdoor learning sessions but who are not yet working in “challenging environments”
• Accredited Practitioner (APIOL) – IOL’s accreditation for practitioners who have consolidated experience of leading outdoor learning in challenging environments.

• Leading Practitioner (LPIOL) – Leading Practitioner (LPIOL) – the accreditation to aspire to after your APIOL; this is for people who are making a significant contribution to outdoor learning at regional level.
• Fellow (FIOL) -  IOL's highest award - Fellow recognises people’s significant, strategic and extensive service to the outdoor sector, which has resulted in an outstanding contribution at national level.  (2 routes - Nominated and Applied For)