Provider of Training Excellence Accreditation
The Provider of Training Excellence accreditation recognises professional training and learning providers that offer high-quality training provisions. It is an award recognised by the Professional Development Consortium, a research organisation that is also home to the CPD Standards Office.
Why it exists?
The Provider of Training Excellence is a quality symbol that demonstrates to your clients and potential customers that you have undertaken a rigorous third-party verification of your practice and have striven to be the best within your market.
The Importance of Accreditation
The Provider of Training Excellence accreditation works with providers to:
- Ensure your content is high quality and is developed from trusted resources
- Confirm outstanding learning experience for delegates
- Verification of customer satisfaction and positive training impact
Who do we work with?
Training can come in many forms and when it is marked with a badge of excellence, it will attract new business.
The Provider of Training Excellence accreditation is awarded to:

Striving for Excellence
Awards best practice in adult learning based on practical and academic research. The assessment criteria is overseen by an Expert Advisory Board.
Provider of Excellence Benefits
- Place your accredited gold logo on all your marketing activities
- Demonstrate your quality commitment to your customers
- Assure employers that they are procuring training activities with a real impact
- Access to free webinars and events
- Join a community to share updates on training excellence

How it works – Our Three Stage Process
To get started, or simply find out more, call: 0203 745 6463 or email us at info@cpdstandards.com
CPDSO Member Testimonials

"Having our courses independently evaluated and quality assured, has given our clients that extra confidence in knowing that what they are paying for is a quality service."
Anita Devi
Team ADL

"I was looking for a professional organisation to support my coaching offerings. There’s a lot to choose from in a crowded market, but I ended up selecting the CPDSO because they really care about their customers, their products and their services."
Simon Rickman
Development Coach

"CPD has not only enhanced my presence and reputation as a speaker, but it's also developed new opportunities that enable me to engage with audiences at a broader range of events."
Dale Howarth
Accredited CPD Speaker