The CPD Standards Office
CPD Certification
ACCREDITATION 2.0
The Golden Standard for Professional Education Delivery
Independent CPD Accreditation
The CPD Standards Office, based in the United Kingdom, is a world-leading CPD accreditation service, providing certification to training providers, coaches, speakers, and other educators across all industries and sectors.
Accreditation criteria is based on the largest ongoing CPD research project and guarantees contemporary certification process for training providers, as well as up-to-date learning experience for delegates.
CPDSO Member Testimonials
"Having our courses independently evaluated and quality assured, has given our clients that extra confidence in knowing that what they are paying for is a quality service."
Anita Devi
Team ADL
"I was looking for a professional organisation to support my coaching offerings. There’s a lot to choose from in a crowded market, but I ended up selecting the CPDSO because they really care about their customers, their products and their services."
Simon Rickman
Development Coach
"CPD has not only enhanced my presence and reputation as a speaker, but it's also developed new opportunities that enable me to engage with audiences at a broader range of events."
Dale Howarth
Accredited CPD Speaker
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The Ultimate Guide to Becoming CPD Accredited
Discover everything you need to know about achieving CPD accreditation with this comprehensive guide. Learn the essential steps, understand the benefits, and get expert tips to enhance your professional development and boost your career.
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming CPD Accredited
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Benefits Of Becoming CPD Accredited
With The CPD Standards Office
Get ahead of your competitors and gain a HUGE market share
Issue formal CPD certificates for your accredited training portfolio
Stay 'in the loop' with relevant market updates and meaningful insights
Build your brand's reputation and be known as a premier provider
Attract more professionals and organisations that need CPD training
Join a network of successful providers committed to being the best
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Benefits of CPD Accreditation
Trust Mark
Increased Market Share
Increased Reputation
Verifiable Status
The CPD Standards Office
Founded in 2012, The CPD Standards Office is an independent CPD accreditation organisation, certifying training providers internationally with members in 72 countries.
Founded
150 Certified Providers
100,000 Accredited Training Activities
Expanded Accreditation Type
150,000 Accredited Training Activities
250,000 Accredited Training Activities
MENA Branch
Independent Advisory Board
The criteria, methodology and processes used daily by the CPD Standards Office is overseen by an independent panel of experts, drawn from academics, employers and professional bodies.
The Expert Advisory Board provides the CPD Standards Office with a rich and diverse range of expertise, that reviews our activities, processes and criteria, thereby ensuring that our accreditation is authoritative. The Board assists us with:
- Keeping our thinking and processes up to date
- Ensuring our criteria and methodology align with industry and CPD requirements
- Giving diverse expertise on CPD accreditation and other related areas
- Ensuring full transparency of our activities.
CPD Research Project
The CPD Research, conducted initially over a course of 2 years was one of the largest academic studies into the field of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and adult skills development.
CPD for Professionals, Learners, Students
Resources for learners and professionals who use CPD to grow their careers
Grow with CPD
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) also known as CE (Continuing Education) is the intentional maintenance and development of the knowledge and skills needed to perform in a professional context.
Whether your have a mandatory commitment to CPD via your professional body or have decided to grow your career by becoming the most enhanced version of yourself, please review these resources.
The Institute of CPD
The Institute of CPD is a membership organisation for those committed to professional excellence through CPD. The CPD Standards Office partners
with the Institute popularise CPD and support modern-day professionals.
CPD Across Industries
Largest Information Source on CPD
Over the past decade, the CPD Standards Office has created an independent resource that provides a concise overview of all the key institutes, societies and regulators that have a CPD policy and may also provide CPD for a range of professions, industries and sectors. We are currently working with MemberWise to help QA this comprehensive list to ensure all the correct institutions are listed, present, and accurate.
This Project Is Developed And Delivered By:
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* MemberWise is an independent professional network that provides practical help and support to circa 8,000+ membership and association professionals based in the UK and overseas.
Join A Prestigious, Global Community Of Experienced, CPD Verified Course Creators, Coaches, Educators & Speakers
Upon joining us as an official CPD provider you become part of our CPD Standards Community, along with over 1,000 other accredited providers. This community is growing stronger every day, with its huge range of connections to membership organisations, employers and universities.
Our community is also supported by the on-going work of the CPD Research Project. This means that just as your clients and delegates can be sure that your training, learning or coaching activities are independently assessed to the highest standard, you too can be sure that other members of the CPD Standards Community have also been assessed the exact same way. This gives you peace of mind as you exchange best practice and network with other providers, professional bodies, universities and authorities.
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