APL Southampton Football Club

What you need to know

This course qualifies for CPD.

The APL Pathway is a reduced four-hour, in-person training programme that recognises Accredited Prior Learning gained through the e-learning introduction to Showstop procedure course combined with evidenced prior professional experience. The course consolidates learning through a focused review of core principles and workshop-based scenario discussions and concludes with the formal examination.

This structured pathway enables event professionals to progress efficiently while maintaining the rigour, consistency, and accountability of an internationally accredited certification.

The formal examination is completed during the course using an online exam system consisting of 3 essay questions and 16 multiple-choice questions. Learners are allowed 75 minutes to complete the exam, with a pass mark of 85%. The exam is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Please note: This course is non-refundable if you attend without having completed the e-learning course.