The primary purpose of the event must be education. Any commercial sponsorship or interests of the programme planner, presenters or facilitators must be declared on the application form and must not influence the structure or content of the event.
The learning objectives must be relevant to the Quality Standards expected of the members of the FFLM, or those practising in fields represented by the FFLM, and must fit the needs of the target audience.
The learning objectives must be specifically defined.
The teaching methods used will achieve the stated learning objectives.
Sufficient information (in the form of a Curriculum Vitae or equivalent) has been provided to demonstrate that the presenters or facilitators have the expertise to deliver the learning objectives using the methods chosen.
There must be a procedure in place for evaluation of the event.
The evaluation record for previous events organised by the same provider is satisfactory, or reasons for unsatisfactory ratings have been addressed.
Certificates of attendance must be issued, in addition, the provider agrees to supply to the participant or the FFLM, on request, confirmation of participation any time up to two years after the event has taken place.