One accreditation, every market. CE in the US. CPE, CME, CLE — whatever it's called locally, our mark is recognised by professionals and organisations worldwide.
Recognised in
100+ Countries
Joined by
13,000+ Providers
Certified by
The CPD Register
Awarded
Most Trusted CPD Service
The CPD Group provides internationally recognised CPD accreditation for training providers, event organisers, coaches, and employers operating across all global markets. We work with over 13,000 approved providers from countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, the UAE, South Africa, India, Singapore, and throughout Europe. Our accreditation is accepted by professionals and organisations worldwide as a recognised mark of CPD quality.
CPD — Continuing Professional Development — is a globally understood concept, though it is known by different names in different regions. In the USA it is commonly called Continuing Education (CE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE). In medical contexts it may be Continuing Medical Education (CME). In legal contexts, Continuing Legal Education (CLE). Regardless of terminology, the underlying principle — structured, verifiable, ongoing professional learning — is consistent, and CPD accreditation from The CPD Group is recognised as meeting that standard internationally.
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The CPD Group is the first and only accreditation organisation in the UK to be certified by The CPD Register — the independent body that verifies the standards of accreditation organisations themselves. This independent certification means that our accreditation processes have been externally verified, giving international training providers and their delegates the highest available level of confidence in the quality of our accreditation mark.
We have been named the Most Trusted CPD Accreditation Service by the UK Business Excellence Awards, and our accreditation is recognised across all professional sectors globally. For training providers operating internationally, a single CPD Group accreditation covers all the markets you serve.
How CPD operates across the major regions where The CPD Group's accreditation is recognised.
The UK has one of the most mature and structured CPD frameworks in the world. Over 450 professional bodies require their members to complete CPD annually. The CPD Group is a UK-based, UK-registered organisation and our accreditation is fully recognised across all UK professional sectors and regulatory bodies.
CPD in the USA is most commonly called Continuing Education (CE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE). There are over 4,000 professional bodies and regulatory organisations across the USA with CE requirements for their members. CPD accreditation from The CPD Group is recognised as a quality mark by US-based professionals and organisations, particularly those working for multinational companies or in sectors with global professional standards.
Australia and New Zealand follow a CPD model closely aligned with the UK. Many professions have mandatory CPD requirements set by their regulatory bodies and professional institutes. CPD accreditation from The CPD Group is accepted by Australian and New Zealand professionals, many of whom work for organisations with UK or global professional standards.
The UAE and wider Middle East region have a strong and growing emphasis on professional development, with significant demand for internationally recognised CPD. Many professionals in the region hold UK professional qualifications and memberships that require UK-recognised CPD. The CPD Group works with a number of UAE and Middle East-based training providers and has accredited events and conferences held across the region.
CPD requirements across Europe vary significantly by country and profession. However, the increasing internationalisation of professional standards — particularly in healthcare, law, financial services, and engineering — means that internationally recognised CPD accreditation from The CPD Group is valued across European markets.
CPD is an emerging and growing practice across the African continent, with particular emphasis in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. The CPD Group works with providers based in or delivering into Africa, and our accreditation is recognised by professionals across the continent who hold UK or international professional memberships.
No separate accreditations per country. Free provider registration. Recognised by professionals and organisations worldwide.
If you deliver training, events, or learning content to professional audiences outside the UK, The CPD Group's international accreditation means your activities carry a recognised quality mark in all the markets you serve. A single CPD Group accreditation covers your global delivery — you do not need separate accreditations for each country or region.
Getting started is straightforward. Register as a CPD Provider free at thecpd.group/training-provider, and our team will guide you through the process of having your activities assessed for international CPD accreditation.
Why one is enough
Recognised in 100+ countries. Independently certified by The CPD Register. One mark, every market — whether your delegates call it CPD, CE, CPE, CME, or CLE.