We'd like to introduce you to just some of the people who have achieved Leading Practitioner or Accredited Practitioner of IOL.
- The profiles are personal rather than professional profiles and an insight into the kind of people who are successfully completing their professional development processes through IOL.
- Click on each of the photos to see what they have to say about how they discovered the pleasure of the outdoors, their view of their future careers and other snippets of personal information.
- Are you an APIOL Achiever or holder of LPIOL status who would like to be included on this page? Contact Fiona for the current questions to answer.
LPIOL Holders
Leading Practitioner (LPIOL) – Leading Practitioner (LPIOL) – the accreditation to aspire to after your APIOL; this is for people who are making a significant contribution to outdoor learning at regional level.
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Doug Jones |
Bob Burson |
Bill Benyon |
Neil Wilson |
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Stephen Dickson |
Dave Watson |
Lawrence Chapman |
Ian Harris |
APIOL Achievers - just some of the 400+ current APIOLs
Accredited Practitioner (APIOL) – IOL’s accreditation for practitioners who have consolidated experience of leading outdoor learning in challenging environments.


























