Frequently Asked Questions

We have made it easier (and faster!) than ever to get your course accreditation. Simply head to your account, click into 'Manage My Activities' and then ‘Manage My Courses’ and start uploading your course materials and any additional resources! You’ll need to submit everything used for the delivery of the course i.e. manuals, tests, PowerPoint presentations, tutor notes etc. Once you have uploaded all the relevant materials and resources and answered the various questions about your course, submit your application(s) for our assessors to assess against our international recognised A.C.C.R.E.D.I.T.E.D Framework.

As with all of our accreditation services, we have made the process of submitting Webinars or Podcasts as simple as possible. Simply head to your account, click into 'Manage My Activities' and then ‘Manage My Webinar / Podcasts. We will need you to submit a detailed overview of the subject matter of the Webinar / Podcast, what is the Webinar / Podcast trying to achieve and information about the professional credentials of those individuals involved in the delivery of the Webinar / Podcast.

Edutorial is a unique accreditation service that blends "Education" and "Editorial." It's specifically designed for written content, providing a straightforward way to get your educational materials recognised.

The submission process is simple: just copy and paste your written content into our system. Each Edutorial submission offers 10 individual "Article" slots for your content. Once submitted and reviewed, each article, along with the entire piece, receives its own independent accreditation.

You can then display your accreditation within your publication using our QR Code mechanism, providing an "admin-free" way to share certificates.

Generally, we aim to review your activity within 2-3 weeks. Please note that turnaround times will depend on the length and type of activity. During peak periods, please allow up to 6 weeks for activity accreditation.

No. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach especially as we accredit many different types of activities. Our Accreditation Compliance team uses NOS guidelines where applicable and will be looking to make sure that your activity meets the A.C.C.R.E.D.I.T.E.D Framework criteria.

We will never simply refuse accreditation. We’re people helping people and we are committed to helping our customers reach high CPD standards. Should our accreditation team feel that there are areas that require improvement, we will relay this feedback back to you and support you in implementing these suggestions. Once you have made the necessary amendments simply resubmit and our team will reassess these changes against the A.C.C.R.E.D.I.T.E.D. Framework.

We encourage customers to update activities in line with new techniques, research, technology, legislation and more. We expect that you may need to make amendments throughout your commitment period. Updated activities must be re-submitted and re-accredited but please be assured this will come at no additional cost to you and your accreditation will still run. This is just part of our commitment to raising CPD standards.

Here at The CPD Group, we are big on protecting intellectual property (it’s a major part of our A.C.C.R.E.D.I.T.E.D Framework) so you can be certain your materials are safe with us. All work that we are sent is covered by a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA) meaning no-one outside of the Accreditation Compliance Team will be given or shown your materials.

If you were to sit a training activity, how would you know that the person delivering the training has the correct and relevant qualifications/knowledge? The CPD Trainer Accreditation takes out the guesswork. As The CPD Group assesses you as an individual against our CPD Framework ensuring you have relevant certificates, policies and documentation to back up your skills and knowledge. You can then advertise this to your students to instil trust that you have the credentials to carry out the activity.

If you’re an individual educational provider such as a tutor, trainer, lecturer, instructor, teacher, academic, counsellor, educator, advisor, demonstrator, coach, mentor or guide, you’re eligible to become a CPD accredited trainer.

In order to assess you as a CPD Trainer , we’ll need you to upload your I.D and a selfie to check you are who you say you are! We also require documents such as your CV listing your experience, along with evidence of any formal qualifications listed (such as a degree or an Award in Education and Training), proof of professional indemnity insurance and a range of policies. You may also choose to upload any supporting documents you feel showcase your expertise and experience as a CPD Trainer.

For Trainer Accreditation, there is a non-refundable upfront accreditation cost of £150+VAT, this cost covers the Accreditation ad Compliance team to assess your application. Once accredited, there is then a £4.99+VAT monthly fee to keep your trainer card active. The accreditation fee does not guarantee that you will be accredited as a CPD Trainer, as we need to verify that you have the appropriate credentials first. However, if you are not approved for accreditation in the first instance, we will carry this accreditation fee over if you decide to resubmit your application. Please also note that the accreditation fee is non-refundable.

Unfortunately not, no. If you do not have the relevant expertise in the area that you would like to train in, we may not be able to accredit you. Each trainer application is assessed on a case by case basis.

Yes! Whereas Provider Accreditation considers you as a whole organisation, Trainer Accreditation assesses your personal credentials as an individual Trainer. Please note you will have to create a new account with a different email address.

CPD Trainer Accreditation lasts for up to three years.

The CPD Trainer card is a digital business card that can be used to share your contact details and credentials with your learners. Simply tap your trainer card on any NFC compatible smartphone or scan the QR code to easily share your credentials.

We are often asked why we charge so much less than other accreditation services. In short, we use the most up-to-date, innovative technology to make our services as efficient as possible. What we save in running costs, we are able to pass on to you, our customers, which is why we charge what we do! We also feel strongly against charging large, up-front registration fees which is why we offer the opportunity to pay monthly.

Your fees cover the cost of course accreditation. Our specialist accreditation compliance team carefully reviews every course that is submitted to us, verifying the content and closely mapping it against the CPD A.C.C.R.E.D.I.T.E.D Framework. This takes a lot of manpower, so we need to cover our costs!

Yes, for course accreditation depending on what accreditation period you choose, you can also pay for it monthly over the same timeframe (credit check pending) which allows you to spread the cost. Find out what your cost would be by using our cost calculator.

We offer 3 Accreditation periods over 12, 24 or a maximum of 36 months. You can choose how long you want your activities accredited for which all depends upon the type of course, industry and of course, budget.

All of our light touch accreditation for both Webinars and Edutorials are valid for 36 months.

Nope! Any cost you see on our website is the cost you pay. For activity accreditation you can use our activity calculator to see what cost that will be for you based on your activity amount and the period in which you’d like the accreditation to last and for trainers, you can find our costs here.

No. However, we do work closely with The CPD Register to list all of our customers’ accredited services on their independent directory. Having your services available on an independent directory allows learners to search for and verify that your accreditation is valid, in-date and legitimate.

We believe in being transparent and The CPD Register helps us with this. We list all of our accredited Training Providers, Activities and Trainers on the CPD Register so that learners can verify their accreditation status and ensure that the learning they are purchasing has been through a robust assessment to gain accreditation.