What is CPD accreditation?

CPD accreditation is the independent review of a training course, event or learning activity to confirm that it meets recognised continuing professional development standards.

For training providers, CPD accreditation helps show that learning is structured, relevant, professionally valuable and designed with clear outcomes in mind.

CPD accreditation in the UK is commonly used by organisations that deliver professional learning and want to build trust with learners, employers, members, delegates and clients.

It gives added confidence that a course or training activity has been assessed against defined criteria rather than simply published without external review.

For providers, this can support stronger positioning in the market, clearer professional credibility and better confidence when issuing CPD certificates for approved learning.

Who can apply for CPD accreditation?

VeriCPD works with a wide range of training providers and organisations delivering professional learning.

• Training companies and commercial course providers
• Coaches, consultants and specialist educators
• Webinar and workshop providers
• Conference and event organisers
• In-house learning and development teams
• Membership bodies and associations
• Online course creators and digital learning businesses
• Employers delivering structured staff training

Whether you deliver one flagship course or a broader training portfolio, CPD accreditation helps demonstrate that your learning meets recognised professional development expectations.

What learning can be CPD accredited?

CPD accreditation can apply to many common learning formats, provided they are structured, relevant and professionally useful.

• Face-to-face training courses
• Online courses and eLearning programmes
• Live webinars
• Workshops and masterclasses
• Seminars and briefings
• Conferences and learning events
• Blended learning programmes
• Internal staff development training

If your learning activity has clear objectives, defined outcomes and genuine professional value, it may be suitable for CPD accreditation.

What VeriCPD does

VeriCPD provides independent CPD accreditation and certification services for training providers that want to deliver recognised, trusted and professionally relevant learning.

If you are wondering how much CPD accreditation costs, the answer depends on the number of courses you want to submit.

At VeriCPD, we use a simple fixed pricing structure, with costs starting from £350 for one course and discounted rates for multiple courses.

This gives you a clear understanding of the cost of getting a course CPD accredited before you make an enquiry.

Why CPD accreditation matters

CPD accreditation helps training providers demonstrate the quality, relevance and professional value of their learning.

In a competitive market, it can make the difference between training that looks self-declared and training that has been independently reviewed against recognised standards.

• Build trust in your courses, workshops and events
• Show clear learning outcomes and professional relevance
• Improve credibility with learners and organisations
• Strengthen the value of your CPD certificates
• Support buyers looking for externally reviewed training
• Help position your brand as a serious professional learning provider

Why choose VeriCPD

Independent review

Every submission is assessed through a structured accreditation process designed to evaluate learning quality, relevance and professional value.

Built for modern training providers

We work with face-to-face, virtual and online learning formats, helping providers accredit training that reflects how professionals learn today.

Clear and practical process

Our process is straightforward, transparent and designed to help providers understand what is required at each stage.

Stronger trust for your brand

Accredited training helps reassure learners, clients and organisations that your courses have been independently reviewed.

Recognition across multiple learning formats

From webinars and workshops to eLearning and conferences, we support CPD accreditation across a wide range of training activities.

Focused on provider credibility

Our service is built to help you strengthen market confidence, issue trusted CPD certificates and present your learning more professionally.

Our CPD accreditation criteria

To be suitable for CPD accreditation, training should demonstrate clear professional value and a structured approach to learning. VeriCPD reviews submissions against criteria such as:

• Clear learning objectives
• Relevant and up-to-date subject matter
• Defined learner outcomes
• Logical structure and delivery
• Appropriate duration and CPD value
• Professional relevance for the intended audience
• Quality of supporting materials where applicable
• Overall clarity, consistency and educational value

This structured review process helps ensure that accredited learning is meaningful, credible and professionally relevant, rather than simply promotional or unverified.

How VeriCPD works

Our structured, assessor-led process is designed to make CPD accreditation clear and manageable for training providers.

Learn more about how CPD accreditation works and what makes a course CPD compliant before submitting your training.

Submit your training

Provide details of your course, event or learning activity, including its aims, audience, format and supporting information for review.

Assessment review

We review the training against CPD criteria, looking at structure, relevance, learner value and the overall quality of the learning activity.

Accreditation decision

Once the review is complete, we confirm whether the course or activity meets the required standard for CPD accreditation.

Certification issued

Approved training can then be presented as CPD accredited, with supporting certification for the provider and recognised CPD value for learners where applicable.

What happens after approval?

Once your training is approved, you can promote it as CPD accredited and use that recognition to strengthen trust in your learning offer. This can help training providers present their courses more credibly, support learner confidence and improve how training is positioned to employers, organisations and professional audiences.

• Promote approved learning as CPD accredited
• Strengthen the perceived value of your courses
• Issue CPD certificates with greater confidence
• Improve trust in your training offer
• Support future marketing and business development activity

CPD accreditation for online courses, webinars and events

Professional learning is now delivered in many formats, and CPD accreditation should reflect that. VeriCPD supports accreditation for online courses, live webinars, virtual workshops, in-person training sessions, seminars and professional events.

Whether you deliver digital learning at scale or specialist live training for a smaller professional audience, CPD accreditation helps show that your learning has been independently reviewed for quality and relevance. This is particularly valuable for providers who want to build trust quickly in a crowded training market.

Frequently asked questions

What is CPD accreditation?

CPD accreditation is the independent review of a training course, event or learning activity to confirm that it meets recognised continuing professional development standards.

Who can apply for CPD accreditation?

Training providers, course creators, coaches, consultants, event organisers, membership organisations and businesses delivering professional learning can all apply for CPD accreditation.

Can online courses be CPD accredited?

Yes. Online courses, webinars, digital learning programmes and virtual workshops can all be assessed for CPD accreditation when they meet the required standards.

What is the difference between CPD accreditation and CPD certification?

CPD accreditation usually refers to the approval of the learning activity or provider against defined standards, while CPD certification refers to the formal recognition or documentation issued once that learning has been approved.

What types of training can be CPD accredited?

A wide range of learning formats may be suitable, including classroom courses, workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences, eLearning programmes and blended training.

Why is CPD accreditation important for training providers?

CPD accreditation helps training providers build trust, improve credibility, demonstrate professional relevance and strengthen the value of their courses and certificates.

How do I apply for CPD accreditation in the UK?

You submit details of your training, learning objectives, format and supporting information for review. The training is then assessed against CPD criteria before an accreditation decision is made.

Ready to apply for CPD accreditation?

If you deliver professional learning and want to strengthen trust in your courses, workshops, webinars or events, VeriCPD can help you take the next step with independent CPD accreditation and certification.

You can verify CPD certification records, training logs, and assessment results here: Verify Certification Records