PRSAS have set the training diary for 2026, and would like to invite you to join our sessions.

We currently offer four training sessions, designed to help support services through their accreditation journey. Our training sessions are free to attend for all PRSAS registered services and will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. We encourage you to join the training as a team and get everyone involved!

Phase 1 training: getting started with PRSAS

The phase 1 training session provides an overview of your accreditation journey; these sessions are delivered by our operational team and include:
– an overview of how to get started
– the key documents you’ll use throughout accreditation
– a guest speaker from a registered service sharing practical tips and insights.

You can join this training at any stage of your accreditation journey. 

Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions: 

Phase 2: domain support sessions

Phase 2 consists of monthly support sessions, focusing on a different domain each month. These sessions are delivered by our clinical or quality lead and include:
– an overview of the key points within the domain
– guidance on applying resources and examples.

Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions: 

• Tuesday 13 January 1–2pm – Domain 1 
• Wednesday 4 February 3–4pm – Domains 2 and 4 
• Wednesday 4 March 3–4pm – Domain 3
• Wednesday 1 April 3–4pm – Domain 5
• Tuesday 5 May 3–4 – Domain 7
• Tuesday 2 June 3–4pm – Domain 6
• Thursday 2 July 3–4pm – Domain 1
• Tuesday 4 August 10–11am – Domain 2 and 4 
• Tuesday 1 September 10–11am – Domain 3 
• Monday 5 October 10–11am – Domain 5 
• Wednesday 4 November 10–11am – Domain 7
• Tuesday 1 December 10–11am – Domain 6

All service users with an active registered PRSAS website account will receive an MS teams calendar invite 4 weeks in advance of a session.

Phase 3: assessment preparation

This session focusses on preparing your self-assessment submission and is delivered by our clinical and operational team and will include:
– what to expect during the assessment process
– what assessors look for in your submission and a review of key documents
– a guest speaker from a registered service sharing practical tips and insights.

We recommend attending this training 3–6 months before you plan to submit your self-assessment.
Please note that a representative from your service must complete this training before you can request a site assessment.

Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions: 

Phase 4: annual review 

Phase 4 is designed for services that have achieved accreditation and are progressing through their annual review pathway. It will provide: 

– a detailed overview of the annual review timeline
– an explanation of the evidence required for each annual review question. 

Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions: 

• Friday 30 January 10–11am
• Thursday 30 April 10–11am 
• Thursday 30 July 2–3pm 
• Monday 26 October 10–11am 

Register here. 

– adding staff members to the website 
– how to upload evidence 
– Microsoft Office tips and tricks 
– Q&A session – bring along any questions you have! 

This session is optional for any registered users who would like support using the website.

Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions:

Register for the session of your choice here. 

PRSAS accreditation training workshop

This 1-day training workshop is designed for services working on their self-assessments and towards a site assessment. Our 2026 workshop will take place on Monday 11 May 2026 in London.

Lunch will be provided on the day, PR colleagues are expected to arrange and cover their own travel expenses.

We will guide PR services through the full accreditation journey, from getting started after registration, self-assessing and collating evidence, to what to expect on a site assessment day. The training will be a mix of didactic and interactive sessions, including presentations from our leads, office team, and an accredited service, as well as breakout sessions focusing on the PRSAS standards and how to evidence against these. The workshop will also provide networking opportunities, allowing a great amount of sharing and learning with other PR teams on the same journey.

As spaces are limited, priority will be given to PR colleagues who haven't previously attended our face-to-face training workshop, we deliver our workshops annually.

Register for our 2026 PRSAS accreditation training workshop here.