External Examiners

Establishing an external examiner and moderation process that fits your institution

In today’s dynamic higher education landscape, maintaining academic quality, integrity, and consistency is critical to institutional success. An effective external examiner system ensures that assessment standards align with national and international benchmarks, fostering credibility and trust in your institution’s qualifications.

This course is designed to guide universities and colleges in developing a robust external examiner and moderation framework tailored to their specific needs. Whether you are establishing an external examining process for the first time or refining an existing system, our expert-led sessions will provide practical insights, regulatory guidance, and best practices to enhance academic quality assurance. This course provides practical guidance and actionable insights to help institutions implement an effective and compliant external examiner and moderation process, reinforcing academic excellence and institutional credibility.

Through interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will:

Understand the role and responsibilities of external examiners in ensuring assessment integrity.
Learn how to select, appoint, and manage external examiners effectively.
Explore moderation techniques and assessment validation processes that align with institutional policies and accreditation requirements.
Develop strategies to address challenges, improve feedback mechanisms, and enhance transparency in academic assessment.

By the end of this course, you will have a clear framework for implementing an efficient and compliant external examiner process that strengthens academic standards and supports continuous improvement.

Who should attend?

✅ Deans, Program Directors & Academic Leaders – Strengthen external examiner processes and academic governance.
✅ Quality Assurance & Accreditation Officers – Align external examiner engagement with national and international standards.
✅ Faculty & Assessment Teams – Improve program evaluation, curriculum review, and assessment moderation.
✅ Institutional Effectiveness Teams – Enhance data-driven decision-making through examiner feedback.

Objectives & Key Topics

By the end of our intervention, participants will be able to:

Understand the Role of External Examiners – Define the responsibilities of external examiners in maintaining academic integrity, fairness, and consistency in assessment.
Develop a Structured External Examiner Process – Establish clear policies and procedures for appointing, managing, and evaluating external examiners.
Ensure Compliance with National and International Standards – Align external examining and moderation practices with accreditation requirements and quality assurance frameworks.
Implement Effective Moderation and Assessment Validation – Design and apply robust moderation techniques to uphold assessment credibility and comparability.
Enhance Feedback Mechanisms – Strengthen examiner reporting processes to support curriculum improvement and faculty development.
Address Challenges in External Examining – Identify common issues and develop solutions to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Improve Institutional Quality Assurance Practices – Integrate external examining into broader institutional review and continuous improvement strategies.