How CPD-accreditation-ready is your training?

An indicative self-assessment from The CPD Standards Office, an independent CPD accreditation body. Answer eight short questions about how you run your training and get a score out of 100, a breakdown across four areas, and the single thing to focus on first. It is a guide to where you stand, not a formal accreditation decision.

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An abstract readiness dial and checklist representing a CPD accreditation readiness score

What the check looks at

The questions are behaviour-anchored: they ask what you actually do, the same practical evidence an assessor looks for, across four areas of your training.

  • Learning design and objectives

    Whether each course sets out clear, written learning objectives.

  • Course materials and records

    Whether your materials, CPD hours and attendance are recorded and ready to share.

  • Assessment, feedback and review

    Whether you check understanding, gather feedback and review content on a regular basis.

  • Trainer expertise

    Whether you can evidence the qualifications or experience of the people delivering your training.

How it works

1

Answer eight short questions

Each question has four plain-English answers, from not yet in place to in place for every course. It takes about two minutes, and there is no obligation.

2

Get your readiness score

You receive an indicative score out of 100 and a readiness band, with a breakdown across the four areas so you can see where you already stand and where there is work to do.

3

See the one thing to focus on first

The result highlights the single area to strengthen first, so you have a clear, practical next step, whether or not you decide to pursue accreditation.

Why this readiness check is different

  • From an independent accreditation body. The check comes from The CPD Standards Office and reflects the same areas we assess against, not a marketing quiz.
  • Scored the same way every time. Your answers are scored by a fixed, rules-based method, so the same answers always produce the same result. There is no AI guesswork in the score.
  • Built from real conversations with providers. The questions are grounded in what training providers tell us, framed as the practical evidence that supports accreditation.
  • Indicative, not a decision. It is designed to help you reflect on where you stand. A formal accreditation outcome is only ever decided through a full assessment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CPD accreditation readiness check?
It is a short, indicative self-assessment for training providers, coaches and L&D teams. You answer eight questions about how you run your training and receive a score out of 100, a readiness band and a breakdown across four areas, with the single area to focus on first.
Is the result a formal accreditation decision?
No. The readiness check is indicative and is intended to help you reflect on where your training stands. A formal accreditation outcome is only decided through a full assessment by The CPD Standards Office.
How long does it take?
About two minutes. There are eight short multiple-choice questions, each with four plain-English answers.
How is the score worked out?
Your answers are scored by a fixed, rules-based method across four weighted areas: learning design and objectives, course materials and records, assessment, feedback and review, and trainer expertise. The same answers always produce the same score.

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See where your training stands

Take the indicative readiness check and get a clear first step, whether or not you decide to pursue CPD accreditation.

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