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CPD Accreditation in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has over 1.5 million regulated professionals across healthcare, law, finance, education, and social care who are required to complete CPD annually. From the General Medical Council (GMC) to Ofsted, regulators demand structured learning that supports registration, revalidation, and public accountability. CPD Global Standards provides UK-based accreditation that reflects national frameworks, employer expectations, and sector-specific quality assurance.
How CPD is Recognised Across the UK
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a regulatory requirement for over 300 professional roles across the UK. In sectors such as healthcare, law, education, finance, and social care, CPD is essential for maintaining registration and staying compliant with evolving standards. Regulatory bodies like the General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) enforce CPD compliance for over 1.5 million licensed professionals.
What activities can be CPD accredited in the UK?
CPD training courses are one of the most recognised ways to complete Continuing Professional Development. These structured programs vary in length and focus, typically covering a specific topic, industry skillset, or compliance requirement. Courses may be delivered in-person or online and are often supported by learning materials, assessments, or certificates.
Online CPD courses provide flexible, on-demand learning options that professionals can complete from anywhere. These self-paced programs may include videos, reading materials, quizzes, or downloadable resources, and are often used for scalable, cost-effective professional development.
CPD workshops offer a practical, hands-on approach to learning. Unlike seminars, workshops are designed to build applied skills through exercises, role play, case studies, and group activities. They’re highly interactive and often tailored for specific professions or learning outcomes.
CPD seminars are short, subject-focused learning sessions typically lasting a few hours to a full day. Delivered in group settings, seminars encourage expert-led presentations alongside open discussion and peer engagement. They are ideal for deep dives into specific topics or regulatory updates.
CPD webinars are online learning sessions delivered live or on-demand. These virtual events offer convenient, accessible learning and are ideal for delivering expert insights, compliance updates, or sector-specific training to large audiences in real time.
CPD events refer to larger-scale professional development opportunities such as conferences, forums, or symposiums. These events typically include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and specialised CPD workshops or seminars. They are often used to bring together industry professionals for knowledge exchange and learning.
Why CPD Matters in the UK
The UK’s CPD framework underpins professional credibility, patient safety, and public trust. With increasing scrutiny from employers, insurers, and regulators, accredited CPD has become non-negotiable in demonstrating due diligence and skill retention.
Who We Work With in the UK
We accredit private training providers, NHS trusts, universities, chartered institutes, and in-house corporate training teams delivering professional learning across the UK.
CPD Provider Criteria Guide
CPD Compliance Overview for the UK
UK CPD is often governed by annual hour quotas, verified attendance, reflective learning, and audit-ready documentation. Our accreditation meets the quality assurance standards expected by sector regulators and education commissioners.
Key Professional bodies include GMC, NMC, HCPC, CQC, Ofsted, BACP, CIPD, and SRA.
Industries & Professional Bodies in the UK
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Apply for CPD Accreditation
If you deliver professional training or educational programmes, you may be eligible for formal CPD accreditation through CPD Global Standards. Our Accreditation Review Panel assesses each submission against internationally benchmarked criteria, providing expert feedback to help you meet regulatory and industry requirements.
Apply now to become a formally recognised CPD provider with dedicated support from our specialist compliance team.
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
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At CPD Global Standards, we believe in making the CPD accreditation process clear, accessible, and fully supported. Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about becoming an accredited CPD provider.
Yes, CPD is a legal or regulatory requirement in most sectors, particularly for healthcare, education, law, and finance professionals. Licensing bodies and professional regulators enforce CPD compliance.
This varies by profession and regulator, but generally ranges from 20 to 50 hours annually. Some regulators may require a set number of credits or points instead of hours.
CPD accreditation is recognised by sector-specific bodies such as medical councils, legal societies, engineering boards, and professional institutions. CPD Global Standards ensures recognition through compliance with these frameworks.
Workshops, webinars, online courses, in-house training, and conferences can all qualify for CPD if they meet structured learning criteria and have measurable outcomes.
Submit your training programme for review through our online application. We’ll assess your materials, learning objectives, delivery method, and compliance alignment before awarding accreditation.
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