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Independent CPD accreditationEuropean Union
Learning that counts, and can be proven.
The CPD Accreditation Bureau accredits training courses, eLearning and events against a standard anyone can read, at prices anyone can see, with a verifiable number on every certificate.
- 10working days to a decision, guaranteed
- 8published criteria, the same for everyone
- 50%off your first year when you move from another provider
- €0per certificate you issue to learners
Our approach
Accreditation without the guesswork
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Our standard, in the open
Every criterion we assess against is set out in our published standard, with a checklist you can work through before you apply. You know exactly what good looks like. Read the standard.
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Prices you can read
No quotes and no sales calls. Our fees are published in full, so you can plan your budget in minutes.
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A decision in ten working days
Every submission receives a guaranteed decision date. If changes are needed, you receive clear written feedback and a free resubmission.
What we accredit
Training in every format
Whatever you run, the standard is the same and so is the promise: a clear decision, a verifiable number and a place in Find CPD.
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Courses and workshops
In person or live online, from half a day to a full programme.
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eLearning
Self-paced modules with clear outcomes and a real assessment.
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Webinars
Live sessions and recordings, accredited hour by hour.
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Conferences and events
One-off events accredited for twelve months, from €295.
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How it works
From sign-up to accredited in four steps
Decision within ten working days
CPD AccreditedCPDAB-A-2026-0015For training providers
Wherever professionals learn
We accredit courses and workshops, eLearning and webinars, conferences and events, for training companies, independent trainers, professional bodies and employers.
Every approved activity receives:
- Its own accreditation number
- Its own page in Find CPD
- Certificates your learners can verify
Verification
Every certificate, checkable in seconds
Each accredited activity receives its own accreditation number. Each learner certificate receives its own certificate number and QR code.
Anyone, from an employer to a regulator, can confirm a certificate is genuine on our website, without creating an account or writing to us.
Certificate verified
CPDAB-C-2027-000184
- Activity
- Anti-Money Laundering for Compliance Teams
- CPD hours
- 6
- Accreditation no.
- CPDAB-A-2027-0012
- Completed
- 14 March 2027
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Questions first?
Not sure where to start?
Most providers go straight to choosing a plan. If you would rather talk it through first, send us a few details and we will reply within two working days with:
- Whether your training qualifies
- Which plan fits what you run
- What to prepare before you submit
- How we move you over if you are already accredited elsewhere
Sending a question is free and does not commit you to anything.
Ready now? Choose a plan, pay securely and we will email you a link to sign in to your dashboard straight away.
Thank you
We have your question and will reply within two working days.
Governance
Independent by design
Advisory panel
An independent panel from education, learning and development, and compliance reviews our standard and hears appeals.
No conflicts
No assessor reviews work they have an interest in, and the Bureau does not accredit training from businesses its founders are involved in.
Fair appeals
A published complaints and appeals procedure for providers, learners and the public.
Public reporting
An annual report on reviews completed, approval rates, review times and complaints.