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Why Get Accredited With Us?
Get ahead of your competitors and gain a HUGE market share
Becoming CPD accredited helps you to stand out in an already overcrowded marketplace and turns your learning experience into an authority
Demonstrate to customers you are adopting the latest technologies
A pioneer in the field of independent accreditation, the CPD Standards Office has partnered with Gradbase to utilise Blockchain technology.
Stay 'in the loop' with relevant market updates and meaningful insights
CPDSO is also home to the CPD research project, so you'll receive cutting edge insights, recent CPD trends and news on a weekly basis
Build your brands reputation and be known as a premier provider
Having the mark of accreditation from The CPD Standards Office means you'll be known as a premier provider of high quality CPD training materials
Attract more professionals and organisations that need CPD training
Get your foot in the door with some of the best known corporations and companies who need CPD accredited courses and training programs
Join a network of successful providers committed to being the best
Attend online and offline events with our constantly growing CPD community to network and share knowledge with each other
Check out what our members say
"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 CPD Standards Office because they really care about their customers, their products and their services."
Simon Rickman
Development Coach
"CPD (Standards Office) 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
Join a prestigious, global community of experienced trainers, coaches & educators
When you become accredited by the CPD Standards Office, you get more than just a mark of accreditation with the CPD logo.
You also become part of our CPD Standards Community, along with over 1,000 other accredited providers. This community is growing stronger every day, with its huge range of connections to membership organisations, employers and universities.
Our community is also supported by the on-going work of the CPD Research Project. This means that just as your clients and delegates can be sure that your training, learning or coaching activities are independently assessed to the highest standard, you too can be sure that other members of the CPD Standards Community have also been assessed the exact same way. This gives you peace of mind as you exchange best practice and network with other providers, professional bodies, universities and authorities.
"The bottom line is this. Becoming accredited with The CPD Standards Office is a really great way to get more business."
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long will the membership be valid for?
Your membership commitment with The CPD Standards Office is for a minimum of two years. After the first two years, you are then contracted on a one year rolling basis.
When is payment required?
You will pay your first year's membership fee upon application. The second year will be billed at renewal (13 months later) and annually after that. Members receive a discount of 15% on their second year as part of our loyalty scheme.
Are there any payment plan arrangements available?
We are flexible in our approach to accreditation costs, for further information on the payment plans available please contact our CPD advisors.
What happens if we don't meet your criteria?
Our "no pass or fail" concept implies that we will collaborate with you and provide you with the help and direction you require throughout the accreditation process.
How long will it take to get accredited?
Routine - It can take up to 30 days from the day of full submission to obtain your accreditation.
Swift/Fast Track - For an additional fee, you can select the fast
track option, which will prioritise the application and offer approved status within 14 days. Full submission is still required with this option. For further information on the fast track assessment, contact your Advisor.
How much does it cost to be approved for a CPD Accredited status?
Our accreditation prices vary depending on the type of certification you select and the number of activities (courses) you are looking to accredit.