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CPD event accreditation is the formal assessment and approval of a live event, conference, seminar, or summit as a Continuing Professional Development activity. When an event is CPD accredited by The CPD Group, it confirms that the content and structure of the event delivers genuine professional development value, and that attendees can earn CPD credits and receive verifiable CPD certificates for their attendance.
The CPD Group accredits events of all sizes — from single-day seminars to multi-day international conferences — across all professional sectors. We work with event organisers, professional associations, training companies, and corporate events teams to make CPD accreditation practical, credible, and valuable for both organisers and delegates.
Many professionals in regulated industries — including healthcare, law, financial services, engineering, and education — are required to complete a set number of CPD hours each year. Having your event CPD accredited means it counts directly towards those requirements, making it significantly more attractive to professional delegates. In sectors where CPD is mandatory, accreditation is often a prerequisite for attendance.
CPD accreditation is a proven driver of event registrations. Professionals who need to evidence their CPD are actively searching for accredited events. Displaying The CPD Group's accreditation mark in your event marketing, on your website, and in your brochures signals to these audiences that attending your event will count towards their professional development record.
The accreditation process itself validates the quality of your event content. When The CPD Group accredits your event, it confirms that the programme has been independently assessed for professional relevance and learning value. This external validation adds credibility to your event brand and distinguishes it from unaccredited alternatives.
CPD-accredited events enable organisers to issue personalised, verifiable CPD certificates to every delegate. Certificates include The CPD Group's accreditation number, which can be independently verified on The CPD Register. This provides delegates with the formal evidence they need for their professional bodies and employers.
Display the mark in your event marketing, hand out instant CPD certificates on the day. Provider registration is free.
The CPD Group accredits a broad range of event formats, including:
Single-day conferences & seminars
Multi-day international conferences
Industry summits & forums
Professional association annual conferences
Corporate learning & development events
Trade shows & exhibitions with educational content
Workshops & masterclasses delivered within events
Hybrid events combining in-person & virtual attendance
Register your organisation as an approved CPD Provider at thecpd.group/training-provider. This is free.
Provide information about your event programme, speaker credentials, session topics, learning objectives, and the duration of accreditable content.
The CPD Group's team reviews the event programme against CPD standards to confirm it delivers professional learning value appropriate for the intended audience.
Once accredited, you receive The CPD Group's event accreditation mark for your marketing materials, and QR codes that delegates can scan to receive their personalised CPD certificate immediately on the day.
CPD credits for events are calculated based on the duration of accreditable content — generally, one CPD credit is equivalent to one hour of structured professional learning. The CPD Group's team will confirm the appropriate credit allocation during the accreditation assessment. Delegates receive a certificate stating the exact number of CPD credits earned.
Yes. The CPD Group accredits in-person, fully virtual, and hybrid events. The assessment criteria focus on the quality and structure of the learning content, not the delivery format. Virtual and hybrid event delegates can receive their CPD certificates via digital download using The CPD Group's QR code system.
No. You can choose to accredit the event as a whole, or select specific sessions for accreditation. The CPD Group's team can advise on the most appropriate approach for your event format. Many organisers accredit the full event programme and issue a single certificate confirming attendance and total CPD credits earned.
Typically this includes the event programme, speaker biographies or credentials, a description of each session's learning objectives, and the planned duration of each session. The CPD Group's team will confirm exactly what is needed when you register your event for assessment.
Yes, once your event has been formally accredited by The CPD Group, you can use the accreditation mark in all your pre-event and event marketing materials.
Independent assessment. On-the-day QR certificates. A mark that lifts bookings, signals quality, and gives delegates verifiable CPD evidence.