Verifiable CPD accreditation for courses, conferences and training
Accrediting professional learning since 2016. We assess courses, conferences and training against six published standards. Our accreditation records show what was approved, how many CPD points were awarded and the current accreditation status.
1 CPD point = 1 hour of learning
CPD International counts eligible structured learning time, excluding breaks, and confirms points after assessment.
What we accredit
Each is assessed against the same six standards, with evidence suited to the format.
Courses and e-learning
Classroom, in-house, blended and self-paced programmes, from a half-day workshop to a multi-day course. We review the learning outcomes, the materials, who delivers them and how completion is confirmed.
One accreditation covers one course, however many times you run it.
Conferences and events
Congresses, summits, seminars and webinars. We review the programme session by session and how attendance is recorded, then confirm the points a delegate can claim for each day or session.
- Keynote
- 1 hour
- Panel session
- 1.5 hours
- Lunch
- not counted
- Workshop
- 2 hours
- CPD points
- 4.5
Training providers
For organisations that deliver learning regularly. We review how you design, deliver, record and improve your activities, as well as the activities themselves.
- Course design
- Reviewed
- Delivery and trainers
- Reviewed
- Attendance records
- Reviewed
- Learner feedback
- Reviewed
- Outcome
- Written decision
What accreditation gives you
An accreditation certificate with its own reference, the CPD Certified seal, and an entry on the public register.
- Activity
- Sample activity title
- Format
- Training course
- Learning hours
- 6 hours
- Reference
- CPDI-0000-SPECIMEN
- Verify at
- cpdinternational.org
The seal. One colour, used on accredited materials and on the provider's certificates of completion while the accreditation is current.
- Reference
- CPDI-0000-SPECIMEN
- Approved
- Sample activity title
- Scope
- Training course, in person
- Hours and points
- 6 hours, 6 points
- Valid
- Start date to end date
- Status
- Current, lapsed or withdrawn
Every certificate carries a reference. Anyone can enter that reference in the register to check the approved activity, the confirmed CPD points and the current accreditation status.
Accreditations are added to the register as they are approved. Go to the register
The six assessment standards
Applicants see exactly what assessors look for before they apply. Each standard names the evidence we ask for.
Clear learning outcomes
The activity states what a participant will know or be able to do afterwards, in terms that can be checked.
Evidence: outcomes for each module or session.
Accurate, current content
Content is correct, referenced where it should be, and reviewed on a stated schedule.
Evidence: materials, sources, last review date.
Qualified delivery
Those who teach or speak have relevant qualifications or experience in the subject.
Evidence: trainer or speaker profiles.
Structured, timed learning
The programme has a defined structure and the learning hours claimed can be accounted for.
Evidence: timetable or module timings.
Evidence of participation
Attendance or completion is recorded, and learning is checked in a way that fits the format.
Evidence: attendance method, assessment or reflection.
Feedback and records
Participants can give feedback, it is acted on, and records are kept so certificates can be verified later.
Evidence: feedback form, record-keeping policy.
Evidence checklist
What to prepare. You do not need all of it to enquire: our reply includes the exact checklist for your format.
About the activity
- Title, format and intended audience
- Learning outcomes for each module or session
- Timetable or module timings, with breaks shown
The learning materials
- Slides, handbooks, workbooks or platform access
- Sources and references used
- Date the content was last reviewed
Who delivers it
- Short profile of each trainer or speaker
- Their relevant qualifications or experience
Proof of participation
- How attendance or completion is recorded
- Any assessment, quiz or reflective exercise
- A sample of the certificate you give learners
Feedback and records
- Your learner feedback form
- How long you keep attendance records, and where
About your organisation
- Legal name, address and website
- A named contact for the application
- For provider accreditation: your quality and complaints policies
Each item maps to one of the six standards.
How it works after you enquire
Six steps. You are told the outcome and the reasons for it, whichever way the decision goes.
We reply
We confirm the fee and send the evidence checklist for your format. You decide whether to go ahead.
You submit
You send the evidence. We check it is complete and tell you if anything is missing.
We assess
An assessor reviews it against all six standards and may ask you questions.
Decision
Accredited, accredited with conditions, or deferred, with written reasons.
Certificate
You receive the certificate, the CPD Certified mark and your register entry.
Annual review
Each year you confirm the activity is unchanged, or we reassess what changed.
Three things that are easy to confuse
Two are accreditations we issue to providers. The third is a document the provider gives a learner.
Activity accreditation
Covers one named course, event or e-learning module. Our accreditation certificate states the activity, its learning hours and its CPD points. It does not extend to your other activities.
Provider accreditation
Covers how your organisation designs, delivers and records learning. It does not accredit individual activities by itself: each activity you want to carry CPD points is still assessed.
Certificate of completion
Issued by you, the provider, to each learner who completes an accredited activity. It may carry the CPD Certified mark and the activity's certificate reference. We do not issue certificates to learners.
Fees
Published prices, the same for every applicant. All prices are net, in pounds sterling (GBP).
| Accreditation | Charged | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single course | Per course | £99 |
| Conference or event | Per event | £199 |
| Training provider | Annual fee | £999 |
| Individual delegate membership | Per year | £49 |
Verify accreditation
The register lists each approved accreditation with its scope, certificate reference, validity dates and current status.
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CPD explained
Continuing professional development is the learning you do after you qualify to stay competent and current in your work.
Many professional bodies and regulators ask their members to complete and record a set amount of CPD each year. The amount, and what counts, is set by each body.
Structured CPD is planned learning with stated outcomes, such as a course, workshop or conference. Self-directed CPD is learning you lead yourself, such as reading or reflection.
Points and hours. We count one hour of structured learning, not counting breaks, as one CPD point.
- IdentifyWork out what you need to learn for your role and your goals.
- PlanChoose the activities that will close the gap, and when.
- LearnTake part, and keep the evidence that you did.
- ReflectNote what changed in what you know or how you work.
- RecordLog the activity, the hours and the certificate.
Estimate your CPD points
An estimate using CPD International's method: one hour of structured learning, not counting breaks, is one CPD point. Points are confirmed only at assessment.
- Activity
- Your activity title
- Format
- Training course
- Learning hours
- 6 hours
An estimate only. Points are confirmed at assessment.
What we are, and are not
CPD accreditation is an independent quality mark. It is worth being exact about what it means.
CPD International is
- An independent international CPD accreditation organisation, founded in 2016 and accrediting since then.
- An assessor of learning against six published standards.
- A source of confirmed CPD points for an activity.
- A public register where any certificate can be checked.
CPD International is not
- A regulator or a government body.
- A provider of regulated qualifications. CPD accreditation is not a qualification.
- A substitute for your own professional body's CPD rules. Check with them what they accept.
Questions people ask
Short answers for learners and for organisations.
What does CPD accredited mean?
It means an independent organisation has reviewed the learning activity against its standards and confirmed the CPD points it carries. It is a quality mark for the activity. It is not a qualification.
What is the difference between CPD points and hours?
For our accreditations there is none: one hour of structured learning, not counting breaks, is one CPD point. Your own professional body may count differently, so check its rules.
Will my professional body accept it?
Each professional body and regulator sets its own CPD rules. Many accept relevant accredited learning, but only your own body can confirm what it counts. Ask before you book.
What can be accredited?
Training courses, workshops and seminars, conferences and events, webinars, e-learning, and training providers as organisations.
How do I check an accreditation is real?
Search the register by certificate reference. It will show the approved scope, validity dates and current status of each accreditation.
How long does accreditation last?
Accreditation is reviewed each year. If the activity changes in a way that affects the standards, tell us and we reassess it.
How do I keep a CPD record?
Register as a member on the My CPD record page. Once your registration is approved, we email your login details.
Enquire about accreditation
Tell us what you would like assessed. We reply by email with the fee and the evidence checklist for your format. You confirm before any fee is charged or assessment starts.