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What is
a profession?What differentiates professions from other experts? We offer insights into the various ways of defining professions and professionals. -
Professional
Standards SchemesFind out what Professional Standards Schemes are, how they work, whether your professional association is eligible for one, and how to apply. -
advice for scheme
associationsInformation to help associations recognised with a Professional Standards Scheme and their members meet their legislative obligations and improve their professional standards. -
Research Library
Modern ProfessionalismFind out the range of evidence-based resources on modern professionalism that are available to assist your association to improve professional standards. -
news and
PublicationsNotifications of new Professional Standards Schemes, annual reports and the latest news from the Professional Standards Council and our agency. -
Consumer
informationFind out what Professional Standards Schemes are, how they work, and how they protect you – the consumer – when you use professional services.
Protecting consumers by improving professional standards.
Research Library
The Professional Standards Councils work with associations to help them develop effective self-regulation and to improve their professional standards. The PSC Research Library is designed to provide you with information on a range of topics related to professions, professionalism and professional regulation. It will to assist you and your association to improve standards and professionalise.
In the research library you will find several types of information:
- Subject overviews identify the key concepts, issues and approaches to a subject.
- Resources will provide you with further information about a subject, and include videos, articles, case studies, links to websites, and guidelines.