The CPD Certification Service
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
Thousands of CPD training providers are sharing their skills with the world
CPD Accreditation for training and events
The CPD Certification Service help companies to formalise their expertise into a structured and recognised approach to learning. This can then be applied to the individual needs of professionals CPD requirements. Learn how to become an accredited CPD provider.
Find CPD Courses & Workshops
Finance
Intellectual Property Master Class
Intellectual Property Office
Training Course
Construction
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Mitsubishi Electric
Seminar
Education
Managing Atrial Fibrillation in Primary care
British Heart Foundation (BHF)
Literature
Social Care
Supervision Skills in Safeguarding
NSPCC Learning
Training Course
Education
Postgraduate Course in Radiopharmacy
King's College London
Training Course
Business
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University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Online Course
Education
Oxford Executive Leadership Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Online Course
Education
Evening Language Course Series
UCL Centre for Languages & International Education
Training Course
Healthcare & Medical
Virtual Academy of Large Scale Change: Systems Lea...
NHS England
Training Course
Business
Sage Business Cloud Accounting E-learning Programm...
Sage UK
Online Course
Business
MBA Essentials
LSE Online
Online Course
Business
Trading on London Stock Exchange
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Seminar
Whatever your industry, learn the skills you need with CPD
Upcoming CPD events
UKRPA National Revenue Protection Conference
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DODS Group
Tes SEN Show 2021
MA Exhibitions
ATD Europe
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World Utilities Congress
dmg events
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of CPD?
CPD shows a clear commitment to self-development and professionalism. CPD provides an opportunity for an individual to identify knowledge gaps and to resolve these in a recognisable approach to improvement. Continuing Professional Development helps individuals to regularly focus on how they can become a more competent and effective professional. Training and learning increase confidence and overall capability, and compliments career aspirations.
What is a CPD point, unit or credit?
A frequent question about Continuing Professional Development is how CPD is recorded, and specifically the question, “What is a CPD point, unit or credit?” It is often found across all industries that CPD points, units and credits all relate to the same thing, CPD Hours? What are CPD Hours? The definition of a CPD Hour is the time spent for a delegate to be in “active learning”.
How should I allocate my CPD time?
Most institutes provide their members with Continuing Professional Development requirements generally as a minimum annual number of hours. These targets are defined by the accrual of CPD hours through training, seminars & workshops, events & conferences as well as other structured forms of CPD learning. These CPD hours are sometimes converted to points, units or credits.
What is accredited CPD training?
Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements.
Recording CPD activities
Keeping accurate CPD record sheets helps reflect on personal progress over time. It is important that individuals keep CPD record sheets up-to-date as they will often need to submit evidence of annual Continuing Professional Development activities to their governing professional bodies or employers.
How is CPD recorded?
An individual must keep a track of their annual Continuing Professional Development activities on a CPD record form and must ensure it is correct, up to date and meets the requirements of their professional body or association. The CPD activity is recorded in terms of learning outcomes and practical application of the knowledge obtained. Continuing Professional Development undertaken is recorded by a CPD Certificate of Attendance, CPD Self-Assessment forms and personal CPD Record Cards.
Testimonials
CPD is widely recognised within the NHS to enable healthcare individuals to maintain training levels and enhance their professional development. NHS Supply Chain uses CPD to work with our colleagues in the wider NHS and share knowledge and expertise.
The support we have received from The CPD Service in the development of our CPD events has been excellent; it really ensures we keep the quality of events high.
Our CPD seminar proved very worthwhile, winning an order worth £350k. Our aim was to meet & introduce our products to industry professionals, which is exactly what we did.