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Become a CPD Provider

For training providers and employers

Become an accredited CPD provider

Independent accreditation shows learners, employers and professional bodies that your training meets a recognised quality standard.

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At a glance
Assessment turnaround[X] working days
Membership from[£XXX] / year
Activities coveredAll formats

Why accredit

What accreditation does for your organisation

01

Independent quality mark

Show learners your content has been externally assessed against published standards.

02

Global directory listing

Appear in search results when professionals look for accredited CPD in your field.

03

Verifiable certificates

Issue certificates with unique IDs that employers can check in seconds.

04

Use of the CPD mark

Display the accredited CPD mark on your website, materials and certificates.

05

Structured assessor feedback

Improve your learning design with practical feedback from experienced assessors.

06

Win more contracts

Meet procurement requirements that ask for independently accredited training.

The accreditation process

01

Apply online

Create an account and submit your organisation and activity details.

02

Submit materials

Upload learning outcomes, session plans, slides or course content.

03

Assessment

An assessor reviews the activity and may request improvements.

04

Accredited

Receive your CPD mark, certified hours and directory listing.

Membership and fees

Choose the plan that fits your training

All plans include independent assessment, use of the accredited CPD mark and a directory listing.

Most popular

Starter

Independent trainers and small consultancies

[£XXX] / year
  • Up to [X] accredited activities
  • Accredited CPD mark
  • Directory listing
  • Digital certificates
Choose Starter
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Professional

Training providers and colleges

[£X,XXX] / year
  • Up to [XX] accredited activities
  • Everything in Starter
  • Featured directory placement
  • Dedicated account manager
Choose Professional
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Enterprise

Corporates, universities and event organisers

[Custom] / year
  • Unlimited activities
  • Everything in Professional
  • Bulk certificate issuing
  • API access to verification
Choose Enterprise

What assessors look for

Our accreditation criteria

Each activity is assessed against published criteria. Full guidance is available on our Quality Standards page.

Read the full standards
  1. 01 Clear learning outcomesMeasurable outcomes stated before learning begins.
  2. 02 Relevant, accurate contentCurrent, evidence-based and appropriate for the audience.
  3. 03 Structured deliveryA logical sequence with timings that support the CPD hours claimed.
  4. 04 Qualified presentersTrainers or authors with demonstrable subject expertise.
  5. 05 Reflection and assessmentOpportunities for learners to check and apply understanding.
  6. 06 Learner feedbackA process for collecting and acting on evaluation.

Frequently asked questions

Most applications are assessed within [X] working days of receiving complete materials. Assessors may request changes, which can extend the timeline.

Training courses, eLearning, webinars, workshops, conferences, events and in-house programmes. If it has clear learning outcomes and structured content, it can usually be assessed.

Yes. Accredited providers can issue certificates showing the CPD hours awarded, each with a unique ID that employers can check on our verification page.

Yes. Accreditation applies to the learning activity, wherever and however it is delivered.

Membership renews annually. Accredited activities are reviewed if their content changes significantly.

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