The CPD Certification Service
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996, and is the world's leading and largest independent CPD accreditation institution operating across all industry sectors. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognised CPD accreditation for the Continuing Professional Development obligations and policies of professional bodies and academic institutes.


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.
The CPD Certification Service provides accreditation for organisations ranging from small firms to large training providers, multi-national corporations, conference & events organisers, universities, further education colleges, local authorities, councils and Government departments. Learn how to become an accredited CPD provider.
Find CPD Courses & Workshops
Finance
Intellectual Property Master Class
Intellectual Property Office
Training Course
Social Care
Supervision Skills in Safeguarding
NSPCC Learning
Training Course
Education
Postgraduate Course in Radiopharmacy
King's College London
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Business
Sustainability Essentials for Business online cour...
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
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Business
Sage Business Cloud Accounting E-learning Programm...
Sage UK
Online Course
Business
MBA Essentials
LSE Online
Online Course
Whatever your industry, learn the skills you need with CPD
Upcoming CPD events
UKRPA National Revenue Protection Conference
United Kingdom Revenue Protection Association - UKRPA
Looking ahead - Adjusting your Asset Allocation: S...
Bloomberg Professional Services
3M Sterilisation Webinar Series 2021
3M + KCI
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Fitch Learning
Tes SEN Show 2021
MA Exhibitions
ATD Europe
Informa Connect
World Utilities Congress
dmg events
Frequently asked questions
Who is CPD for?
CPD is carried out by millions of individuals across a whole range of industries and professions. Most professional bodies and institutes will provide individuals with Continuing Professional Development requirements, generally as a set number of CPD training hours to achieve each year. Over recent decades, we have seen the commitment to CPD reach far beyond the traditional industries and institutional bodies of the UK to what is now recognised and embraced across the world.
What are the benefits of CPD?
CPD is an essential, recognised approach to helping individuals, organisations and entire industries to keep skills and knowledge up to date. CPD supports raising international standards and benchmarks in line with increasing globalisation and consumer demand. For individuals, it enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and encourages professionals to maintain consistent levels of high performance and demonstrate commitment towards a particular job role or profession.
What are CPD points, hours and credits?
The majority of institutions and professional bodies provide Continuing Professional Development targets generally set on an annual basis. These targets are defined by the accrual of CPD activities through attendance in training courses, eLearning and events, as well as other forms of structured learning. Most professional bodies use CPD hours as their measure, and where CPD points or credits are used, these are typically a 1:1 ratio with CPD hours. By this, 1 CPD point would be equal to 1 CPD hour.
What is accredited CPD training?
External validation demonstrates to attendees the steps taken to deliver the highest possible training standards. The CPD Certification Service provides independent CPD accreditation compatible with international requirements. Our CPD symbols are recognised in over 100+ countries and offer professional bodies, institutional associations, educational providers and consumers reassurance that further learning achieves the qualitative standards required by all parties.
Testimonials
By having our content CPD certified, we can reassure our customers and learners that it's been properly designed, curated and created. It's a quality seal we're proud to put onto all our content.
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.

CPD has helped us add value to our delegates experience by providing a quality framework with which to align our courses, ensuring the learning experience has a discernible impact on their careers.
