YOUR AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
YOUR AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
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Scribble Ink offers three ways to gain recognition for your learning, creative practice, and professional development. Depending on your goals, you may be eligible for external portfolio awards, certificates of completion, or Scribble Ink's own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificates.
CHOOSE A CERTIFICATE
For External Awards
For External Awards
Use Your Scribble Ink Experience Towards Existing Qualifications
Use Your Scribble Ink Experience Towards Existing Qualifications
If you are already working towards an external award or qualification, you may be able to use your Scribble Ink activities as evidence within your portfolio.
Examples may include:
Arts Award
AQA Unit Award Scheme
Other portfolio-based learning programmes
Eligible activities may include:
Workshops
One-to-one coaching
Courses
Creative projects
Important: Scribble Ink does not assess, moderate, or award these external qualifications. Any decision regarding whether an activity can be included within a portfolio rests with your facilitator, assessor, supporter, tutor, or awarding organisation.
As a registered Arts Award Centre, Scribble Ink can provide supporting information about activities you have completed. Participants should discuss any proposed portfolio evidence with their Arts Award Adviser or programme facilitator before submission.
What Can I Use This For?
What Can I Use This For?
You may be able to:
Strengthen an existing portfolio
Demonstrate creative engagement
Evidence participation in arts and cultural activities
Support progression towards external qualifications
Formal Recognition
Formal Recognition
Participants who complete eligible Scribble Ink courses, sessions, workshops or programmes receive a Certificate of Completion.
These certificates recognise:
Completion of Scribble Online courses
Completion of Scribble Island Foundation, Growth and Mastery Sessions
Completion of a project realised via the Ink Hub
What Can I Use This For?
You may wish to include certificates within:
CVs and résumés
LinkedIn profiles
Professional portfolios
Creative practitioner biographies
These certificates recognise successful completion of training but do not constitute a regulated qualification.
NB. These certificates formally recognise that a participant has finished a defined piece of work. It confirms the nature of the activity and, where relevant, the skills demonstrated or evidenced without ranking or comparing projects. The transcript outlines what was undertaken and the skills demonstrated without standardising time input. Skills listed on the transcript reflect those evidenced through the participant's stated aims, completed activity and supporting evidence.
A Scribble Ink Academy Exclusive
A Scribble Ink Academy Exclusive
Scribble Ink is an accredited UK learning provider and offers its own Continuing Professional Development framework for artists, writers, creative entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary practitioners.
Participants may achieve awards through independent creative projects completed through the Scribble Ink Academy or through a
Awards recognise progression, reflection, and professional practice development.
Available Levels
Available Levels
Level 1: Creative Inquiry and Practice
Designed for individuals exploring new ideas, skills, creative interests, or early-stage projects.
Level 2: Creative Development and Practice
For practitioners actively developing their creative work, portfolio, or professional practice.
Level 3: Creative Advancement and Practice
For individuals demonstrating sustained development, implementation, and progression within their field.
Level 4: Creative Executive Practice
For experienced practitioners leading projects, building organisations, developing intellectual property, or managing creative enterprises.
Academy Project Route
Academy Project Route
You do not have to complete a formal Scribble Ink course to apply.
Participants using the Scribble Ink Academy can submit evidence from independent creative projects and request recognition against the relevant award level.
Applications are assessed against the learning outcomes, reflection, development journey, and evidence provided.
What Can I Use These Awards For?
What Can I Use These Awards For?
Scribble Ink Professional Development Awards may be used to:
Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Evidence creative and professional growth
Strengthen portfolios and practitioner profiles
Support funding, employment, or training applications
Showcase commitment to lifelong learning and creative practice
WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Add evidence to an Arts Award, AQA or other external portfolio → Portfolio Attachments for External Awards
Use eligible Scribble Ink activities, projects and learning as supporting evidence towards an externally assessed award or portfolio.
Complete a Scribble Online course or full Scribble Island Session Stack → Certificate of Completion
Finish a Scribble Online eCourse, the Scribble Island Foundation, Growth and Mastery sessions for the same project to receive a Certificate of Completion and skills.
Gain recognition for wider creative development and practice through the Academy Programme → Scribble Ink Creative Practice Awards
Build a broader portfolio of creative practice and receive recognition for your ongoing development through the Academy Programme.
FAQs
What types of certificates are available through Scribble Ink?
What types of certificates are available through Scribble Ink?
Scribble Ink offers three recognition routes:
External Portfolio Recognition
Use eligible Scribble Ink activities as supporting evidence for external programmes such as Arts Award, the AQA Unit Award Scheme, or other portfolio-based learning opportunities.
Certificates of Completion
Awarded automatically upon successful completion of eligible Scribble Online courses.
Scribble Ink Professional Development Awards
Internal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) awards recognising creative learning, project development, professional practice, and independent creative achievements.
Can I use Scribble Ink activities towards my Arts Award or AQA Unit Award Scheme portfolio?
Can I use Scribble Ink activities towards my Arts Award or AQA Unit Award Scheme portfolio?
Potentially, yes.
Workshops, coaching sessions, courses, consultations, and creative projects delivered through Scribble Ink may be used as supporting evidence where appropriate.
You should discuss this with your Arts Award Adviser, supporter, tutor, facilitator, or assessor before submitting evidence.
Please note that Scribble Ink does not assess, moderate, or award external qualifications.
Does Scribble Ink issue Arts Award or AQA certificates?
Does Scribble Ink issue Arts Award or AQA certificates?
No.
Scribble Ink can provide evidence of participation or attendance where appropriate, but all moderation, assessment, and certification decisions remain the responsibility of the relevant awarding organisation.
How do I apply for a Creative Practice Award?
How do I apply for a Creative Practice Award?
Applications can be submitted through the Scribble Ink Academy App.
Simply:
Complete the Award Application Form.
Upload evidence of your work, project, portfolio, or learning activity.
Submit any supporting documents requested.
Await assessment and feedback.
Your submission will then be reviewed against the relevant award criteria.
Can I apply using my own independent project?
Can I apply using my own independent project?
Yes.
The Scribble Ink Academy allows learners, artists, writers, entrepreneurs, and creative practitioners to submit independent projects for assessment.
You do not need to have completed a formal Scribble Ink course to be considered for a Professional Development Award.
What evidence can I submit?
What evidence can I submit?
Evidence may include:
Written work
Creative portfolios
Project plans
Research documents
Reflective journals
Videos, recordings, or presentations
Workshop participation
Event attendance
Business or creative enterprise projects
Other relevant supporting materials
The type of evidence required may vary depending on the award level and application route.
What happens after I submit my application?
What happens after I submit my application?
Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed and assessed.
You will receive one of three outcomes:
Certificate Awarded
Certificate Awarded
Your submission meets the required criteria and a certificate will be issued.
Further Development Recommended
Further Development Recommended
Your submission demonstrates progress but requires additional work, evidence, or reflection before a certificate can be awarded.
How long does the assessment process take?
How long does the assessment process take?
Assessment times may vary depending on submission volume and the complexity of the work being reviewed.
Applicants will be notified by email once a decision has been made.
How do I receive my certificate?
How do I receive my certificate?
For Scribble Ink-issued awards, successful applicants will receive an email containing a secure Certify link.
Through Certify, you will be able to:
Access your certificate.
Download your certificate.
View your achievement transcript.
Verify your award digitally.
Share your achievement online.
If you are working towards a certificate of completion through Scribble Online, Udemy and Coursera will automatically issue a certificate once you have made it to the end of the curriculum.
Can I add my certificate to Linked In?
Can I add my certificate to Linked In?
Yes.
Certificates issued through Certify can be shared directly to LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms.
They may also be included within:
CVs and résumés
Professional portfolios
Funding applications
Creative practitioner profiles
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records
How do certificates of completion work?
How do certificates of completion work?
Certificates of Completion are generated automatically when you successfully complete an eligible Scribble Online course.
Certificates of Completion are generated automatically when you successfully complete an eligible Scribble Online course.
No separate application is required.
These certificates recognise course completion and can be used to demonstrate skills development, training, and ongoing professional learning.
Are Scribble Ink Certificates Regulated Qualifications?
Are Scribble Ink Certificates Regulated Qualifications?
No.
Scribble Ink certificates recognise learning, participation, professional development, creative practice, and achievement within the Scribble Ink framework.
They are designed to support Continuing Professional Development (CPD), portfolio building, and professional recognition, rather than regulated qualification frameworks.
Which Creative Practice Award should I apply for?
Which Creative Practice Award should I apply for?
Level 1 – Creative Inquiry and Practice
For learners exploring ideas, interests, and creative skills.
Level 2 – Creative Development and Practice
For practitioners actively developing projects and portfolios.
Level 3 – Creative Advancement and Practice
For individuals demonstrating progression, implementation, and sustained development.
Level 4 – Creative Executive Practice
For experienced practitioners leading projects, organisations, intellectual property, or creative enterprises.
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