Curriculum Design, Accreditation and Publication (CDAP) system

The Curriculum Design, Accreditation and Publication (CDAP) system serves as a comprehensive, centralised platform for managing course and subject accreditation data, seamlessly supporting the entire process from curriculum design to accreditation, publication, and quality review.

CDAP empowers academic and administrative staff to effectively manage and review courses and subjects, ensuring alignment with HESF and AQF standards, regulatory requirements, and university strategic priorities, ultimately enhancing the student experience.

CDAP elements

CDAP comprises the following integrated elements to deliver robust compliance and curriculum management:

Curriculum data management

Academic and administrative staff can trust in the integrity and accuracy of curriculum data at all stages, enhancing confidence in course information and delivery.

Curriculum governance

Streamlined workflows and automated processes help academic staff gain rapid approval of curriculum proposals, with administrative support ensuring efficient governance at every step.

Curriculum review

CDAP supports both academic and administrative teams in maintaining a closed-loop quality assurance process, fostering continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Curriculum mapper

Academic staff benefit from visual tools that simplify curriculum design, ensuring learning outcomes are clearly mapped and aligned with accreditation standards, creating a coherent learning experience for students.

Curriculum publisher

Dynamic publishing capabilities allow staff to make curriculum information easily accessible, helping students understand their course structure and requirements.

Curriculum marketer

Marketing content can be developed in tandem with curriculum design, ensuring information provided to prospective students is accurate and timely.

Student study planner

Enables academic and administrative staff to effectively manage and support students’ study plans. The planner provides tools for staff to guide students through subject selection and address their academic needs, enhancing both student engagement and success.