CPD Register

June 16, 2026 8 min read

Are Awarding Organisations Blurring the Lines Between Endorsement and Qualification?

Awarding organisations are selling endorsed courses alongside regulated qualifications, under the same brand and with similar-looking certificates. For most learners, the difference is almost impossible to spot. That is not an accident.

January 12, 2026 17 min read

The Complete Guide to Becoming a CPD Accreditation Provider

The Complete Guide to Becoming a CPD Accreditation Provider Introduction The CPD sector continues to grow as professionals across all industries prioritise continuing professional development. With...

January 12, 2026 14 min read

CPD Accreditation Body Comparison: Certified vs Non-Certified Organisations

CPD Accreditation Body Comparison: Certified vs Non-Certified Organisations Introduction When choosing CPD accreditation for your training courses or professional development activities, you'll enco...

January 5, 2026 22 min read

The Self-Accreditation Problem: When Training Providers Create Their Own "Independent" CPD Accreditation Company

A Critical Consumer Warning About a Deceptive Practice in the CPD Sector When choosing professional development training, you rely on accreditation marks to indicate independent quality assurance. Bu...

December 9, 2025 21 min read

CPD Accreditation vs. Regulated Qualifications: Understanding the Fundamental Difference

CPD Accreditation vs. Regulated Qualifications: Understanding the Fundamental Difference What Every Training Provider Needs to Know About Accreditation, Awarding Organisations, and Qualifications If...

December 9, 2025 21 min read

Choosing CPD Accreditation? Watch Out for Misleading Claims

Choosing CPD Accreditation? Watch Out for These Misleading Claims How to Spot Red Flags and Avoid Untrustworthy Accreditation Organisations When selecting a CPD accreditation organisation for your t...

November 27, 2025 11 min read

Introducing CPD Passport: The Professional Development Platform from The CPD Register

Introducing CPD Passport: The Professional Development Platform from The CPD Register We're excited to announce the launch of CPD Passport - a comprehensive digital platform designed to revolutionise...

November 26, 2025 16 min read

Who Regulates the Regulators? The CPD Register's Mission in an Unregulated Industry

Who Regulates the Regulators? The CPD Register's Mission in an Unregulated Industry Addressing Common Questions About Our Role, Research, and Why Independent Oversight Matters The CPD Register often...

November 26, 2025 14 min read

Trust Through Transparency: Why Physical Offices Matter in CPD Accreditation

Trust Through Transparency: Why Physical Offices Matter in CPD Accreditation As the certification body for CPD Accreditation Organisations, The CPD Register sets standards that ensure credibility, ac...

November 26, 2025 14 min read

The Price of Quality: Why Transparent Pricing Matters in CPD Accreditation

The Price of Quality: Why Transparent Pricing Matters in CPD Accreditation As a Certification body for CPD Accreditation Organisations, The CPD Register maintains standards that protect training prov...

November 26, 2025 12 min read

Why The CPD Register Prohibits Unlimited and Blanket Accreditation: Our Standards for Individual Course Assessment

Why The CPD Register Prohibits Blanket Accreditation: Our Standards for Individual Course Assessment As a Certification body for CPD Accreditation Service Organisations, The CPD Register has set and...

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