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How Much Does CPD Accreditation Cost?
There is no single fixed price for CPD accreditation. Because no two training providers are alike, we quote it to fit your training, so what you pay depends on the type of certification you choose and the number of courses, activities or events you want assessed. The way to get the exact figure for your training is a free consultation call, where a CPD adviser looks at what you offer and confirms the cost with no obligation. It is worth weighing that figure against what a year of accreditation gives you: independent recognition, a trustmark, unlimited certificates and a CPD Directory listing with the functionality to receive enquiries for your training.
Last updated: 24 August 2026
- There is no single fixed price: CPD accreditation is quoted to fit your training
- What you pay depends on the type of certification and how many courses, activities or events you accredit
- Your accreditation covers a trustmark, unlimited instant certificates and a CPD Directory listing with the functionality to receive enquiries
- The initial consultation call is free, and your adviser gives you the exact figure for your training on the call
- Payment plans are available, and our membership terms set out how you can end your contract and when a refund is due
What affects the cost of CPD accreditation
Because no two applications are alike, we quote accreditation to fit your training rather than list a single price. What you pay depends mainly on the type of certification you choose and the number of learning activities, courses or events you want assessed (Become Accredited).
The kind of accreditation you need is the first driver. Accrediting a single course is a different piece of work from assessing a full multi-module programme, and event or conference accreditation is different again, so each is quoted on what it involves (Events & Conferences).
Volume is the second driver. The more courses, activities or events you want assessed, the more assessment work is involved, so the number you bring is the biggest single factor in your quote.
How quickly you need a decision is the third driver. Standard assessment takes up to 30 days from a full submission, and a faster route is available if you need approved status sooner; your adviser explains that option on your call (Become Accredited).
Because these vary from provider to provider, the only reliable way to know what your training will cost is to have it looked at directly. We quote individually: your adviser confirms the exact figure for your certification type and course count on a free consultation call, with no obligation (How the Process Works).
What your accreditation covers
The fair way to weigh accreditation is by what it gives you over a year, not by a headline number. What you receive is independent recognition that your training meets a recognised CPD standard, and the tools to show it.
- An accredited-provider logo and trustmark to display, and access to our exclusive member benefits (Accredited Speaker)
- A listing in the CPD Directory, with the functionality to receive enquiries for your training directly (Exclusive Member Benefits)
- Unlimited certificates under your accreditation, issued instantly without administrative delay, so learners get their proof the moment they finish (Become Accredited booking page)
- Assessment in up to 30 days as standard, so you are not left waiting for months (Become Accredited)
That recognition carries beyond the UK: it is recognised across our network of members in 72 countries (How the Process Works). We describe the wider goal as helping you establish your business ‘as a true expert’, and independent accreditation is the proof behind it (Become Accredited).
How CPD accreditation works
Getting your training CPD accredited is straightforward, and it starts with a conversation rather than a price list.
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Book a free consultation
You tell a CPD adviser about your training, and they explain the right type of accreditation for it and give you a price for your course count (How the Process Works).
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Submit your training for assessment
A CPDSO assessor evaluates its educational value against the standard, which takes up to 30 days from a full submission (Become Accredited).
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Become CPD accredited
Once your training meets the standard you receive your trustmark and accredited-provider logo, your CPD Directory listing, and unlimited certificates to issue to your learners (Exclusive Member Benefits).
Questions to ask any accreditation provider
Because accreditation is quoted rather than listed, it is worth asking any provider, ourselves included, a short set of questions so you are comparing like with like.
- What is actually included? Ask whether your trustmark, certificates and a directory listing are part of the accreditation, or added separately, so you know what you are getting for your quote.
- Are certificates included for your learners? With us, certificates are unlimited under your accreditation and issue instantly (Become Accredited booking page); ask any provider whether learner certificates are part of the offer or a separate arrangement.
- How long does assessment actually take? Ask for a figure in days or weeks, not just ‘as soon as possible’. Our standard assessment takes up to 30 days from a full submission (Become Accredited).
- Is the recognition independent? The value of accreditation is that an independent body has assessed your training against a recognised standard, so ask who does the assessing and what standard it is measured against.
- What happens to your accreditation over time? Accreditation runs as an ongoing membership, so ask how renewal works and what happens to your trustmark and certificates if you stop; your adviser sets this out on your call (How the Process Works).
How payment works, and how you are protected
When you are ready to proceed, we aim to make paying straightforward. We are flexible on how accreditation is paid for and offer payment plan arrangements: ask your CPD adviser about the options during your free consultation call (Become Accredited).
You are protected at two points. Our Customer Guarantee commits us to clear, easy-to-understand fee and invoice information (Customer Guarantee). And you can always end your contract with us. What you are entitled to depends on the circumstances, and on whether you are buying as a business customer or as a consumer. Our membership terms set out both, including when a refund is due and how it is paid (Membership Terms). Most training providers buy as business customers. If you are buying as an individual, and not for your trade or business, you also have a 14-day statutory right to change your mind, which ends once the work is complete (legislation.gov.uk).
When you are ready, your adviser talks you through the options and confirms your price, with no obligation: book a free consultation for your quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CPD accreditation cost?
There is no single fixed price. We quote CPD accreditation to fit your training, so what you pay depends on the type of certification you choose and how many courses, activities or events you want assessed. Your CPD adviser confirms the exact figure for your training on a free consultation call, with no obligation to proceed.
What affects the cost of CPD accreditation?
Three things mainly. The type of certification you need, since a single course, a full programme, and an event or conference are each a different piece of assessment work. The number of courses or activities you want assessed, which is the biggest single factor. And how quickly you need a decision: standard assessment takes up to 30 days from a full submission, with a faster route available if you need approved status sooner.
Sources: Become Accredited - The CPD Standards Office, Events & Conferences - Become Accredited
How do I find out the price for my training?
Book a free consultation call. A CPD adviser looks at your training, explains the right type of accreditation for it, and gives you the exact figure for your course count, with no obligation to go ahead.
What does CPD accreditation include?
Your accreditation gives you an accredited-provider logo and trustmark to display, a listing in the CPD Directory with the functionality to receive enquiries for your training, unlimited certificates that issue instantly to your learners, and access to our exclusive member benefits. That recognition is held across our network of members in 72 countries.
Sources: Exclusive Member Benefits - The CPD Standards Office, Accredited Speaker - Become Accredited
How long does assessment take?
Standard assessment takes up to 30 days from a full submission. If you need approved status sooner, a faster route is available, and your adviser explains that option on your call. The same choice applies to event and conference accreditation.
Sources: Become Accredited - The CPD Standards Office, Events & Conferences - Become Accredited
Are payment plans available?
Yes. We are flexible in how accreditation is paid for and offer payment plan arrangements; ask your CPD adviser about the options on your free consultation call.
Can I change my mind after signing up?
You can always end your contract with us. What you are entitled to depends on the circumstances, and on whether you are buying as a business customer or as a consumer. Our membership terms set out both, including when a refund is due and how it is paid back. Most training providers buy as business customers, so read the ending-the-contract section before you sign. If you are buying as an individual, and not for your trade or business, you also have a 14-day statutory right to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013; it no longer applies once the work is complete. Throughout, our Customer Guarantee commits us to clear fee and invoice information.
Sources: Membership Terms, The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, Customer Guarantee - The CPD Standards Office
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