Prepare the course evidence
Bring together the course outline, intended audience, learning outcomes, delivery materials, tutor or author background and the method used to confirm completion.
See the evidence requirementsCPD Qualifications™ for course accreditation.
Independent review for a named course, webinar, workshop, event session or digital learning activity. The assessment checks the learning promise, the material behind it and the certificate record that learners receive.
Start with the right approval route.
Send a short outline of the course, provider or assessor request. The assessment office will confirm which route applies and what evidence is needed before review begins.
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A course approval should create a clear learner record.
Course accreditation is for a specific piece of professional learning. It may be a workshop, webinar, short course, conference session or online module, but the principle is the same: the course must explain what it teaches, who it is for and how completion is evidenced.
A good CPD file does not need to be over-produced. It does need to be honest, organised and consistent. The course title, learning outcomes, materials, CPD hours and certificate wording should all describe the same learning activity.
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What the reviewer needs to understand.
The review starts with the course itself. We look at the audience, the learning outcomes, the delivery plan and the materials the learner will use. For online learning this may include module screenshots, scripts, reading material, quizzes or completion rules. For live delivery it may include slides, handouts, agendas, tutor notes or attendance records.
The CPD-hour claim is checked against active learning time. Breaks, registration, sales content and unrelated networking should not be included. Where a certificate is issued, the wording should be precise enough for a learner, employer or professional body to understand later.
Read the evidence requirementsThree parts of a well-prepared course review.
A clear application connects the course evidence, the independent review and the final approval record. These parts should support one another rather than operate as separate paperwork.
Complete the independent review
The reviewer checks whether the content supports the learning promise, whether the CPD hours reflect active learning and whether any corrections are needed.
See how review worksConfirm the approval record
Once approved, the course title, CPD hours, certificate wording, reference details and correct use of the approval mark are confirmed together.
See the certificate routesAccreditation that gives CPD clarity.
Structured review for course materials, provider standards and certificate records, so every approval is clear, consistent and ready to verify.
CPD works best when the learning, evidence and certificate wording all point to the same record.
Clear review gives providers confidence before they publish, promote or issue CPD certificates.
Learners and employers can understand what was completed, when it was awarded and which approval record supports it.
What course accreditation checks.
The assessment is tied to the named course or learning activity submitted for review. It is not a general endorsement of everything an organisation delivers. This matters because learners and employers need to know exactly what has been checked.
If the organisation also holds provider approval, the course still needs its own review when it will be promoted as approved CPD or when a learner certificate will carry course approval wording. Provider approval and course accreditation have separate scopes and fees.
We consider whether the content is appropriate for the intended audience, whether the learning material supports the stated outcomes and whether the completion evidence suits the format. Any assessment, reflection or practical task should be explained before the learner begins.
The course provider should identify who owns and maintains the learning. When important content, legislation, delivery time or assessment requirements change, the course record should be reviewed so the approved claim continues to describe the current version.
Certificate integrity is part of the review. A certificate should not imply a regulated qualification unless one exists separately, and it should not make claims beyond the approved CPD activity.
When the certificate wording, CPD hours and approval reference match the reviewed course file, the record is easier for a learner to present and easier for an employer, auditor or professional body to understand.
View certificate routesOne route, different types of learning.
Training courses and workshops are usually the easiest to evidence because the structure is visible. Webinars, seminars and briefings can also work well where attendance, participation and supporting materials are recorded.
Digital learning needs a clear learner path: modules, reading time, checks, support and completion rules. Events and conferences may need a session-by-session record so the CPD value is not lost inside a broad agenda.
The important point is not the format. It is whether the learning can be followed, completed and recorded with enough clarity to support the CPD claim.
Questions before submitting a course.
These answers cover the most common points raised before a course, webinar, workshop or digital learning activity is sent for review.
What does CPD Qualifications™ course accreditation cover?
It covers the named learning activity submitted for review. We check the course purpose, audience, learning outcomes, materials, learning time, completion evidence and certificate wording.
Can online courses, webinars and workshops be accredited?
Yes. The format can be live, recorded, blended or in person. The important point is that the learning structure, active time, learner evidence and certificate record are clear.
Do you accredit the provider as well as the course?
Course accreditation checks the specific activity. Provider approval is a separate route for the organisation, its quality controls, learner support, records and certificate process. If both are needed, they are scoped separately.
Is course accreditation included with provider approval?
No. Individual course accreditation is not automatically included with provider approval. Each named course that needs approved CPD wording, course logo use or learner certificate wording is reviewed and charged separately.
How are CPD hours checked?
CPD hours are reviewed against active learning time. Breaks, registration, sales activity and unrelated networking should not be counted as learning time.
Can a course be promoted before approval is confirmed?
You can prepare marketing, but approved CPD wording and marks should only be used once the review is complete and the approval wording has been confirmed.
What happens if the course evidence is not ready?
The reviewer can request actions or missing documents. Approval is issued only when the evidence supports the learning claim, CPD hours and certificate wording.
