Most course projects go wrong before anyone writes a word: the wrong format for the skill, more interaction than the topic needs, or a course built one way when it later needs to be certified another. These ten questions match your course to a format, a level of interaction and a sensible first step, so you know what to ask for before you speak to anyone, us included.
Ten questions about one course
How the planner decides
The planner follows the same reasoning we use on a scoping call. It weighs four things.
| What it looks at | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The skill | Rules and facts suit self-paced eLearning. Hands-on skills and judgement calls usually need time with a trainer. |
| What a mistake costs | The higher the stakes, the more practice the course should build in, which moves it up the levels of interaction. |
| Your learners | Large or spread-out groups favour eLearning or a blend. A small group in one place can often be trained live more cheaply. |
| What you have | Existing slides or a course you already run can be converted or rebuilt. If nothing is written yet, we plan it first with a blueprint. |
If you tell us you want the course recognised later, the plan says so, because a course built to CPD or accreditation standard from the start saves rebuilding it.
What happens after the planner
Bring your result to a 30 minute scoping call. One named person will check the plan with you and turn it into a written scope, with stages and a price, before any building starts. If you are not sure how interactive each module should be, the eLearning level finder answers that one module at a time. If the course is already built and you want it recognised, try the readiness check.
Prices for every package are on the packages page.
Common questions
Is the course development planner free?
Yes. It costs nothing and you do not need to give us your details to see the result.
Is the plan a quote?
No. It points you to a format, a level and a first step. The written scope, stages and price come after a scoping call, once we have seen what you have.
Do you keep my answers?
No. The planner runs in your browser and nothing is sent to us. If you choose to book a call or send an enquiry, we see only what you send.
Can I plan more than one course?
Yes. Run it once per course. Where you have several that belong together, the planner points you to a series or programme instead.
What if the planner and my own view disagree?
Tell us on the call. The planner is a starting point. You know your learners, and the scope we agree is built around them.
FreeCourse diagnostic
Send us one course. We'll tell you what it needs, free.
Share one course or programme you already run, or the slides and notes behind it. After a short first call, we review it at no charge and send you a written note on what it needs and which package fits, within a few working days.
- One course or programme, reviewed by a named person
- A written note on what it needs
- The package that fits, so you know where to start
- No charge and no obligation
Get in touch
Tell us about the course you want built.
Send a short note on who the course is for, what they should be able to do afterwards and any deadline. One named person will come back with a format, a level and a plan.
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Last reviewed 21 October 2026. Apollo Accreditation is a consultancy. It is not a regulator, an awarding organisation or a CPD certification body, and it does not award qualifications itself.