More about The CPD Certification Service
Established in 1996 and with members in over 100 countries, our CPD providers benefit from the ability to promote themselves as part of an international community.
The CPD Certification Service is an independent organisation providing support, advice and CPD accreditation for the Continuing Professional Development obligations and policies of professional bodies and academic institutes.
With over 30 years’ experience providing Continuing Professional Development training certification, we help those looking to get CPD certified for their training courses and events.
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Over 40 thousand CPD Providers, courses and events published on the CPD website
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Helping CPD Providers in over 100 countries across the world
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With 30 years' experience providing CPD certification services and support
About The CPD Certification Service
How to become CPD certified
CPD certification is suitable for all organisations ranging from small consultancy firms to large training providers, multi-national corporations, conference & events organisers, universities, further education colleges, local authorities, councils and Government departments.
Organisations that are looking to become CPD certified are able to display their commitment to Continuing Professional Development through membership with The CPD Certification Service.
Tens of thousands of training courses, events, e-learning programs, conferences, workshops and seminars have been formally CPD certified by us to date, adding significant value every year for both professional audiences and training providers alike.
CPD Certification for further learning
The CPD Certification Service evaluates and reviews further learning activities to ensure clear structure and value.
CPD submissions are assessed and certified using our consistent and rigorous process, developed over the past 30 years. The CPD Member and CPD Certified symbols support providers in the promotion of their training courses and events.
Our CPD trademarks are registered in multiple countries. The CPD Certified symbol offers professionals, associations and educational training providers reassurance that learning has been through our assessment process.
How does the CPD certification process work?
The CPD certification process is simple and helps organisations from different industries to formalise their knowledge and training into a structured approach to learning.
Step 01
Contact our team
Use our simple form to contact our friendly team and tell us about your organisation, training courses and events.
Step 02
Discuss your CPD
Our professional team can provide information on how to get a course certified and become a CPD training provider.
Step 03
Become CPD certified
As a CPD provider you can submit activities to the Assessments team for training and event certification.
Become a CPD certified training provider
Get CPD certified today
Our experience and history working with training providers, professional bodies, academic institutions, universities and businesses of all sizes enables us to support organisations seeking CPD certification for their further learning, training courses and events.
We provide different membership levels to suit needs and budgets, determined by an initial dialogue and recommendations based on the number of training courses or events. If you would like to find out more about CPD certification, please contact our team to discuss in more detail.
Thousands of CPD training providers are sharing their skills with the world
What can you get CPD certified?
Continuing Professional Development certification covers a whole range of different learning methods. Our Assessments team review thousands of CPD training courses, workshops, seminars conferences and events every year.
Training Courses
CPD training courses are the most well-known method of completing Continuing Professional Development. They vary in length and will often be specific to one subject or offer skills in a particular area of an industry
Seminars
Seminars are a type of short course and are typically a few hours long, but sometimes last up to one day. CPD seminars provide an opportunity to focus on a particular subject matter in detail and they are usually conducted in group settings with interactive discussion allowing individuals to contribute.
Workshops
CPD workshops are interactive educational group sessions which are similar to seminars but with a few differences. CPD workshops are less theoretical and tend to offer a more hands-on, practical skills approach to learning.
Webinars
Webinars are a method of online learning which is held virtually and attended by an online audience. Often, the main objective of a CPD webinar is to educate and inform professionals in a short and concise manner about new and relevant information.
Events
There are a number of different forms of learning that can be considered a CPD event. CPD events include conferences held at venues, often with keynote sessions and breakout learning by topic. Seminars and workshops may also feature as part of wider CPD events.
Online Courses
Online CPD courses are an increasingly popular method of learning that offer convenience and affordability. As in-person event and course materials can be shared online for free, there is often no need to attend physically.
Working with The CPD Certification Service
Remit of The CPD Certification Service
Most professional bodies will publish a CPD requirements plan for their members, typically in the form of CPD hours or points. Generally, however, they will not be prescriptive as to the topics required as the onus for professional further learning is left in the hands of each individual.
Employers, on the other hand, may often take a more defined approach to skills enhancement within their particular business. Neither group will tend to evaluate or dictate the quality of proposed learning materials. The CPD Certification Service applies a rigorous practical method and independent assessment process which we have developed over the past 30+ years.
The CPD Certification Service supports the promotion of Continuing Professional Development across all sectors worldwide, with members in over 100 countries and growing.
Background / History of CPD
The concept of CPD can broadly trace its roots to the decades following World War II when institutional bodies identified a need for structured further learning post formal qualification. Up until this point, it had largely been assumed that qualified professionals would identify and initiate their knowledge enhancement requirements on a casual or voluntary basis.
However, in an increasingly litigious and technologically advancing business and professional environment, the need became apparent for a more disciplined and structured approach to further learning. Over the past two decades, this commitment to CPD has spread beyond those affiliated to institutional bodies and is now embraced throughout all sectors.
