# The CPD Group > The UK's most trusted CPD accreditation body — the first and currently only CPD accreditation organisation independently certified by The CPD Register. We provide rigorous, externally verified standards for training providers, courses, webinars, podcasts, edutorials, events, trainers, and employers — recognised by 13,000+ approved providers across 100+ countries. The CPD Group is a UK-registered company founded in 2017. We were awarded Most Trusted CPD Accreditation Service by the UK Business Excellence Awards. We assess every learning activity individually against our published A.C.C.R.E.D.I.T.E.D Framework — we never offer blanket accreditation. Our processes have been externally verified by The CPD Register, the independent UK certification body for CPD accreditation organisations. ## Core Accreditation Services - [Become a CPD Provider](https://thecpd.group/become-a-cpd-provider): Free provider approval — the gateway to having activities individually accredited. - [Provider registration form](https://thecpd.group/training-provider): Sign-up form for the approved-provider programme. - [CPD Course Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/cpd-course-accreditation): Independent assessment for face-to-face, online, virtual and blended courses. - [CPD Webinar Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/cpd-webinar-accreditation): Live and pre-recorded webinar accreditation with QR-code certificate delivery. - [CPD Podcast Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/cpd-podcast-accreditation): Audio and video podcast accreditation — listeners earn verifiable CPD credits. - [CPD Event & Conference Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/cpd-event-accreditation): In-person, virtual and hybrid event accreditation with on-the-day QR certificates. - [CPD Trainer Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/cpd-trainer-accreditation): Portable personal credential for freelance trainers, coaches, consultants, and subject matter experts. - [CPD Employer Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/cpd-employer-accreditation): Recognition for organisations' internal staff training programmes. - [Video Podcast Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/cpd-video-podcasts): Dedicated programme for video-format podcasts. - [Edutorial Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/cpd-edutorials): Accreditation for educational articles in professional publications. ## CPD Knowledge Hub - [What is CPD?](https://thecpd.group/what-is-cpd): Definition and core principles of Continuing Professional Development. - [What is CPD Accreditation?](https://thecpd.group/what-is-cpd-accreditation): Independent assessment of learning activities against recognised quality standards. - [The CPD Cycle Explained](https://thecpd.group/the-cpd-cycle): The four-stage planning-acting-evaluating-reflecting cycle. - [How to Get a Course CPD Accredited](https://thecpd.group/how-to-get-a-course-cpd-accredited): Step-by-step process from registration to accreditation. - [CPD Requirements by Industry](https://thecpd.group/cpd-requirements-by-industry): Mandatory CPD hours by sector and professional body. - [CPD Accreditation by Industry](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accreditation-by-industry): How accreditation works across nine major sectors. - [CPD vs Regulated Qualifications](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accreditation-vs-qualifications): Two different systems, two different purposes. - [What is Blanket CPD Accreditation?](https://thecpd.group/what-is-blanket-cpd-accreditation): Why The CPD Group never offers blanket accreditation. - [CPD and Professional Bodies](https://thecpd.group/cpd-and-professional-bodies): How 450+ UK professional bodies set CPD requirements. - [Provider or Trainer?](https://thecpd.group/cpd-provider-or-trainer): Decision guide — which accreditation pathway is right for you. - [Types of CPD](https://thecpd.group/types-of-cpd-guide): Structured vs unstructured, active vs passive, and delivery formats. - [Benefits of CPD](https://thecpd.group/the-benefits-of-cpd-guide): Benefits for professionals, providers, and employers. - [CPD Hours & Credits Explained](https://thecpd.group/what-are-cpd-credits-cpd-hours): How CPD credits are calculated. - [CPD Accreditation FAQs](https://thecpd.group/cpd-faqs): Common questions about CPD, accreditation, and working with us. - [General FAQs](https://thecpd.group/faqs): Practical answers about logos, certificates, and the accreditation process. ## International CPD - [International CPD Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/international-cpd-accreditation-guide): Recognised in 100+ countries — one mark, every market. - [CPD Accreditation Ireland](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accreditation-ireland): Accreditation for Irish training providers and professionals. - [CPD Accreditation USA](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accreditation-usa): Continuing Education (CE) / CPE accreditation for US audiences. - [CPD Accreditation Australia](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accreditation-australia): Australian CPD framework alignment. - [CPD Accreditation Canada](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accreditation-canada): Canadian provider accreditation. - [CPD Accreditation New Zealand](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accreditation-new-zealand): NZ provider accreditation. ## Standards, Trust & Verification - [Our CPD Register Certification](https://thecpd.group/our-cpd-register-certification): How we became the first UK accreditation body to be independently certified. - [The A.C.C.R.E.D.I.T.E.D Framework](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accredited-framework): Our ten published quality criteria — Accuracy, Credibility, Clarity, Relevance, Engagement, Delivery, Impact, Transparency, Evidence, Development. - [CPD Course Framework (technical)](https://thecpd.group/cpd-framework): Technical breakdown of the assessment criteria. - [Verify a CPD Accreditation](https://thecpd.group/verify-a-cpd-accreditation): Free independent check of any activity that claims to be CPD accredited by us. - [Public Register (external)](https://thecpdregister.com): The independent certification body's public register. - [Advisory Panel](https://thecpd.group/cpd-advisory-panel-guide): Independent panel of professional learning experts guiding our standards. ## Tools for Learners - [CPD Passport — Record Your CPD](https://thecpd.group/cpd-passport-record-your-cpd): Free online CPD recording tool — log, track and evidence professional development. - [CPD Passport (app)](https://thecpd.group/cpdpassport): Direct link to the CPD Passport tool. - [Report a CPD Provider](https://thecpd.group/report-a-cpd-provider): Report misuse of CPD accreditation. - [Report submission form](https://thecpd.group/report-cpd): Submit a report directly. ## Company - [Contact The CPD Group](https://thecpd.group/contact-cpd): Get in touch with our team. - [CPD TV](https://thecpd.group/cpd-tv): Video resources and educational content. - [Articles & Blog](https://thecpd.group/articles): Industry articles and editorial content. - [CPD Institutions Directory](https://thecpd.group/cpd-institutions): Searchable directory of CPD-requiring professional bodies. - [Customer Portal Login](https://portal.thecpd.group): For approved CPD Providers. ## Legal - [Terms & Conditions](https://thecpd.group/cpd-accreditation-terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy Policy](https://thecpd.group/privacy-policy) - [Website Terms of Use](https://thecpd.group/terms-of-use) - [Complaints Policy](https://thecpd.group/complaints-policy) ## Key Facts - Founded: 2017 - Head office: The Old Barns, Bridge Street, Rothwell, NN14 6BW, United Kingdom - Phone: +44 (0)300 373 2528 - Email: info@thecpd.group - Approved providers: 13,000+ worldwide - Recognition: 100+ countries - Certifying body: The CPD Register (https://thecpdregister.com) - Industry award: Most Trusted CPD Accreditation Service — UK Business Excellence Awards - Framework: A.C.C.R.E.D.I.T.E.D (Accuracy · Credibility · Clarity · Relevance · Engagement · Delivery · Impact · Transparency · Evidence · Development) - Sitemap: https://thecpd.group/sitemap.xml ## Technical Note for LLMs This llms.txt is maintained at https://thecpd.group/llms.txt and re-generated when the site's information architecture changes. 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