CREST CAMP FAQs

If your organisation is based in a participating country, you can register your interest via the CREST CAMP online portal. Upon submission, your eligibility will be assessed, and successful applicants will be onboarded into the programme. 

No, CREST CAMP is fully funded for participating organisations. The programme covers:

– Access to Pathway and Pathway+ status

– Self-assessment tools

– Gap analysis reports

– Mentorship from CREST Member companies

– Training opportunities and exam vouchers (where applicable)

1. Organisations submit an onboarding form and sign the CREST Terms & Conditions. 

2. Organisations complete an assessment to benchmark themselves against CREST standards.

3. Organisations receive a gap report, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. 

4. Eligible organisations are matched with experienced CREST Member companies to receive targeted guidance.

5. Eligible participants may receive access to CREST-aligned training and exam vouchers.

6. Organisations achieve Pathway or Pathway+ status, receive an accompanying badge and are listed on the CREST website.   

7. Companies meeting CREST standards can apply for full accreditation if they feel they sufficiently meet the requirements.  

At the end of the programme, organisations are awarded either Pathway or Pathway+ status, provided they meet the required criteria. 

Pathway status means your organisation is formally registered with CREST and aligned to our Code of Conduct.  

Pathway benefits include: 

– Independent recognition of commitment to best practice 

– Increased credibility with clients and stakeholders 

– Use of CREST Pathway branding and listing on the CREST website 

– Access to CREST resources 

– A 10% discount on all CREST exams 

Pathway+ is a formal recognition that your organisation has completed the self-assessment, received mentorship and made tangible improvements toward accreditation.  

Pathway+ benefits include: 

– Increased engagement and guidance from the CREST team 

– Insight into gaps against CREST Membership requirements 

– Continued recognition as part of the CREST Accreditation Pathway 

– Use of CREST Pathway+ branding and listing on the CREST website 

– Ongoing access to CREST resources, and mentoring 

– A 15% discount on all CREST exams 

No, participation in CREST CAMP does not guarantee Membership. However, it provides structured support to help organisations meet the necessary standards. Organisations that wish to pursue Membership beyond the programme can self-fund their application or wait for funding availability (made on a case-by-case basis). 

Selected organisations are paired with an experienced CREST Member based on service discipline and where possible national or regional links.  

Mentorship engagements typically involve:

– Structured sessions over a minimum of 4 days focused on strengthening policies, methodologies, and operational practices.

– A roadmap todeterminereadiness for accreditation. 

Selected training providers within CREST CAMP receive training and course materials aligned with CREST certifications, allowing some participants to access audit the courses for free. However, spaces are limited and selected in conversation with the national authorities and relevant donors. 

Some, eligible participants may receive fully funded exam vouchers for CREST certifications. However, voucher distribution is limited and based on funding availability. 

If your organisation is ready to pursue CREST Membership, you can apply for full Membership independently by covering registration, joining, and annual fees. 

Organisations achieving either Pathway or Pathway+ status can use the Pathway and Pathway+ logos respectively for one year. However, only fully accredited CREST Member companies can use the CREST Membership logo. It is important at this stage, to ensure you are not advertising yourself as being accredited or as a CREST Member company.