You MUST complete the online membership form (if not already an active member) and make payment prior to submitting an application for the Specialist Certificate.
Applications submitted without membership fee payment will not be reviewed.
The application and enrolment period will run 1st Oct - 12th Nov 2025 for the 2026-27 programme.
NB: Applications received at any other time will not be considered.
Please be aware that there are two different application forms. You will need to:
Download the relevant form,
Save a copy,
Complete it,
Email it (along with copies of any relevant supporting documents) to
tspapplications@bbts.org.uk *This is an automated mailbox.
Please entitle each attached document's file name with your full name (eg. Joe Smith - TSP 2026-27 app form / Joe Smith - TSP 2026-27 supporting docs...)
First date for application submission | 1st Oct 2025 |
Final date for application submission | 12th Nov 2025 |
Applicants notified of outcome by week ending | 31st Dec 2025 (may be subject to delays due to high numbers of applications) |
Initial deposit payment deadline | 31st January 2026 |
Online induction period access | 6th May 2026 |
Programme Start | 13th May 2026 |
IMPORTANT ! Please note: It will take 2 to 3 working days to process new membership applications. This is a high volume application period ; if you do not know your membership number or haven't received it yet, please put 'pending receipt' in the relevant field on the application form. Confirmation checks will be made when the applications are reviewed.
The relevant application forms can be found below:
UK/Republic of Ireland Applicants
(for all applicants currently living and working in the UK/ROI
Overseas (non-UK based) Applicants
(for all applicants living and working outside of the UK/ROI)
Please note: Each course programme will start with access to an online Induction period in May.
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