iAccred -The CPD Register Review

Commercial identification and contactability

IACCRED operates at iaccred.com and presents itself as an internationally operating accreditation body. The website provides a contact address of 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA, along with two US telephone numbers and the email address. The contact page includes a Google Maps embed confirming this as a US location. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/contact — accessed 24th June 2026.

No legal entity name is disclosed on the website. The organisation trades as "IACCRED" and, in its Privacy Policy, as "Iaccred Accredited," but no registered company name, company number, or jurisdiction of incorporation is published anywhere on the website. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/privacy-policy — accessed 24th June 2026.

No UK legal entity was identified on the Companies House register for the trading name "IACCRED" or any closely matching name. The organisation is not incorporated in the United Kingdom. The address provided is a commercial registered agent address in Wyoming, a US state commonly used for low-cost entity formation by organisations that have no operational presence at the location. No UK trading address is published.

UK training providers and consumers engaging with this organisation cannot identify the legal entity responsible for its services from the website alone. The UK Companies Act 2006 trading disclosure requirements (sections 1200–1206) apply to businesses trading in the UK market regardless of where they are incorporated, where they use a trading name or operate commercially from digital channels targeting UK customers. The absence of any disclosed legal entity name, registration number, or jurisdiction of incorporation on a website soliciting UK customers represents a material transparency failure.

Transparency of assessment framework

IACCRED publishes several pages that together describe its assessment approach, including an Accreditation Policies page, an Evaluation Criteria Policy for Schools and Teachers, an Eligibility Policy, and a Point Allocation System Policy. The published criteria address curriculum quality, teaching methodologies, student outcomes, facilities and resources, professional development, and ethical standards. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/iaccred-accreditation-policies — accessed 24th June 2026; https://www.iaccred.com/page/iaccred-evaluation-criteria-policy-for-schools-and-teachers — accessed 24th June 2026.

The Courses page describes a separate course accreditation process covering content integrity, accessibility, creative delivery, relevance, eligibility standards, intellectual property compliance, participant assessment, expertise validation, and duration certification. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/courses — accessed 24th June 2026.

However, several transparency concerns are noted. None of the published policy documents carries a version date or revision history, meaning applicants cannot determine which version of the criteria applies to their assessment or whether standards have changed since their accreditation was granted. The distinction between "Approval" and "Accreditation" introduces a two-tier model, but the specific criteria used to determine which tier applies to a given applicant are not consolidated into a single framework document.

The Evaluation Criteria Policy references alignment with the "Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)" as an international benchmark for curriculum quality. The RQF is a UK statutory framework administered by Ofqual for regulated qualifications. Citing the RQF in this context may create the impression that IACCRED's assessment has a formal relationship with Ofqual or the UK regulated qualifications system, which is not established or evidenced anywhere on the website. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/iaccred-evaluation-criteria-policy-for-schools-and-teachers — accessed 24th June 2026.

Pricing transparency

Pricing is published on the IACCRED homepage in four named tiers. At the time of access these were: Starter Pro at $699 annually (up to 3 courses; additional courses at $233 each); Essential Growth at $999 annually (up to 8 courses; additional courses at $124.80 each); Premier Elite at $1,599 annually (up to 15 courses; additional courses at $106.60 each); and Prestige Unlimited at $2,700 annually (unlimited courses). Source: https://www.iaccred.com/ — accessed 24th June 2026.

All prices are denominated in US dollars. No sterling equivalent, currency conversion guidance, or UK-specific pricing is published. No VAT treatment or tax disclosure is provided.

The Terms of Use states that all fees are published and provided to applicants before service delivery, and that refunds are only applicable if IACCRED is unable to deliver services through its own fault. No refund is available where an applicant fails to meet accreditation requirements. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/terms-of-use — accessed 24th June 2026.

Terms and conditions

IACCRED publishes a Terms of Use page containing a range of operational policies, including an eligibility and approval policy, accreditation criteria and evaluation policy, conflict of interest policy, data protection policy, malpractice and maladministration policy, complaints and appeals policy, safeguarding and equality policy, continuous improvement policy, and a fees and refund policy. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/terms-of-use — accessed 24th June 2026.

The page presents these policies under the heading "Terms of Use," which is typically a website usage document rather than a commercial service agreement. The published terms do not clearly constitute a contract governing the commercial relationship between IACCRED and an accredited training provider. There is no reference to governing law or jurisdiction, which is a significant omission for an organisation operating internationally and marketing to UK customers. In the event of a dispute, a UK training provider would have no contractual basis for determining which legal framework applies.

A direct inconsistency exists between published documents regarding accreditation validity. The Terms of Use states that "Accreditation is valid for 1 year, subject to renewal and re-evaluation," while the Accreditation Policies page states that re-accreditation is required every 3–5 years depending on performance. This conflict is not explained or reconciled anywhere on the website. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/iaccred-accreditation-policies — accessed 24th June 2026.
No dated version history is provided for any published policy. The Privacy Policy carries an effective date of 7th January 2025; no equivalent dating is provided for the Terms of Use or Accreditation Policies.

Individual course assessment

The Terms of Use states that "accreditation applies to individual courses and trainers only" and that each accredited course or trainer receives a unique verification code. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/terms-of-use — accessed 24th June 2026.

The Courses page describes a course accreditation process covering content review, instructor qualification verification, and certification conducted on a per-course basis. The pricing structure on the homepage allocates a fixed number of courses per tier, which is consistent with individual course assessment rather than blanket provider accreditation. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/courses — accessed 24th June 2026; https://www.iaccred.com/ — accessed 24th June 2026.

On the evidence available, IACCRED's model is presented as course-level accreditation rather than blanket provider accreditation.

Review and renewal

The Accreditation Policies page states that re-accreditation is required every 3–5 years depending on an institution's performance and adherence to standards. The Terms of Use states that accreditation is valid for one year, subject to renewal and re-evaluation. These two statements are in direct conflict and are not reconciled anywhere on the website. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/iaccred-accreditation-policies — accessed 24th June 2026; https://www.iaccred.com/page/terms-of-use — accessed 24th June 2026.

The Accreditation Policies page states that accredited institutions will undergo regular monitoring including annual audits and site visits by External Quality Assurers (EQAs). The practical logistics of conducting physical site visits by EQAs across an internationally operating model are not explained, and no information is provided about how EQA visits are arranged for overseas or UK-based providers.

The Evaluation Criteria Policy states that teachers must earn at least 30 IACCRED points annually through professional development activities to maintain accreditation. The basis on which points are verified between renewal cycles is not clearly documented. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/iaccred-evaluation-criteria-policy-for-schools-and-teachers — accessed 24th June 2026.

Sale of training courses or materials

The IACCRED website includes sections for Courses, Webinars, Edutorials, and Events under the heading "Join Our Accredited Event Portfolio." These appear to be listings of activities accredited by IACCRED rather than courses sold by IACCRED itself. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/ — accessed 24th June 2026.

No evidence was found on the website that IACCRED sells its own training courses or educational materials. The organisation's stated commercial activity is the provision of accreditation services to schools, teachers, and training providers.

Financial relationships with third-party service providers

No affiliate referral arrangements, commercial partnerships with third-party service providers, or financial relationships with aligned commercial interests are disclosed on the IACCRED website. The Terms of Use states that IACCRED's conflict of interest policy provides that it does not own, operate, or financially benefit from any training provider. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/terms-of-use — accessed 24th June 2026.

No evidence of undisclosed financial relationships with third-party service providers was identified from publicly available sources.

Ownership or control relationships with aligned commercial interests

IACCRED does not disclose the identity of its owners, directors, or persons in control of the organisation anywhere on its website. No named individuals are identified as responsible for accreditation decisions or as principals of the business. The About Us page contains only a general descriptive statement about the organisation's mission without identifying any personnel. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/about-us — accessed 24th June 2026.

The organisation is not registered at Companies House, and no equivalent overseas public registry entry was identified from publicly available sources. As a result, ownership and control cannot be verified from any public record.

The Terms of Use includes a conflict of interest policy stating that staff, assessors, and decision makers declare conflicts annually and that family or personal relationships with applicant organisations must be disclosed. The existence of an internal declaration policy does not constitute public transparency about ownership or control. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/terms-of-use — accessed 24th June 2026.

In the absence of any publicly identifiable owner, director, or responsible person, it is not possible to assess whether any ownership or control relationships with aligned commercial interests exist.

Consistency of filings with advertised activity

IACCRED is not a UK registered entity and therefore has no Companies House filing record against which its advertised activity can be assessed. No equivalent overseas public registry entry was located in publicly available sources.

The organisation's contact address (30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801) is a well-known commercial registered agent address in Wyoming used by a large number of entities that have no operational presence at the location. No information about the organisation's actual operational location or jurisdiction of incorporation is disclosed on the website.

The trading name "IACCRED" and the broader claims made on the website, including repeated references to internationally recognised accreditation, are not verifiable against any public corporate, regulatory, or accreditation registry entry from publicly available sources.

Companies House status

IACCRED has no UK Companies House registration. No UK legal entity was identified on the Companies House register under the trading names "IACCRED," "IACCred," or "IACCred Accredited." Source: Companies House register searched 24th June 2026 at https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/.

The organisation markets its services to UK training providers via its website. Where an overseas entity conducts commercial activity in the UK, the Companies Act 2006 trading disclosure requirements (sections 1200–1206) remain applicable, requiring disclosure of the entity's name and registration details. No such disclosure is made.

UK training providers should be aware that IACCRED is not a UK registered company and that the standard Companies House accountability mechanisms — including the ability to inspect filed accounts, confirm director identity, and identify persons with significant control — do not apply to this organisation.

Website status

The IACCRED website at iaccred.com was live and accessible at the time of this review. However, a significant editorial integrity concern was identified on the "What is IACCRED Accreditation?" page. The page contains the following text published verbatim: "Of course! Here's a polished and more engaging version of the 'Why Choose IACCred?' section, emphasizing the dual accreditation and using a persuasive, trust-building tone suitable for a brochure, website, or presentation:" and concludes with: "Let me know if you'd like any further adjustments!" These phrases are the framing commentary of an AI text generation tool that was not removed before publication. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/what-is-iaccred-accreditation — accessed 24th June 2026.

Raw AI-generated content published without review on a key marketing page is a material concern for an organisation whose commercial proposition rests on quality assurance, professional standards, and assessment rigour. It raises questions about the level of care applied to the organisation's own published communications and, by extension, the thoroughness of its assessment processes.

The website footer attributes copyright to "Pro Web Design" rather than to IACCRED, indicating the copyright holder is identified as the web design supplier rather than the operating organisation.

Regulatory rulings and public enforcement records

No rulings or published enforcement records relating to IACCRED were identified on the Advertising Standards Authority rulings database or in publicly available sources at the time of this review. Source: https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/rulings.html — searched 24th June 2026.

IACCRED's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use both state that the organisation is "registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom under registration number ZB888028." Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/privacy-policy — accessed 24th June 2026; https://www.iaccred.com/page/terms-of-use — accessed 24th June 2026.

A search of the ICO's public register of fee payers using registration reference ZB888028 returned no matching entry. The ICO register confirmed: "There are no entries that match your search criteria." Source: https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Search?EC=3&RegistrationNumber=ZB888028 — accessed 24th June 2026.

The registration number published by IACCRED does not correspond to any current entry on the ICO's register of fee payers. This means either the number has never been valid, the registration has lapsed without renewal, or the number has been incorrectly published. IACCRED collects personal data from applicants including names, email addresses, phone numbers, CVs, diplomas, and payment details, as described in its own Privacy Policy. Processing personal data in the UK without a valid and current ICO registration — where one is required under the UK GDPR data protection fee obligation — is a regulatory breach. Publishing an ICO registration number on the website that does not correspond to any live registration compounds this concern, as it creates a false impression of regulatory compliance.

Distinguishing CPD from regulated qualifications

IACCRED's marketing presents CPD certification as bundled with its standard accreditation service at no additional cost. The "What is IACCRED Accreditation?" page states that customers receive "two powerful accreditations in one: Iaccred Accreditation — Recognising the excellence of your content, training delivery, and institutional standards; and CPD by Iaccred — Included at no extra cost, this stamp certifies your course as a legitimate Continuing Professional Development activity." Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/what-is-iaccred-accreditation — accessed 24th June 2026.

IACCRED's CPD certification is a self-issued endorsement. There is no external or independent CPD standard-setting body involved. Describing it as a second accreditation co-equal with the primary IACCRED accreditation does not accurately represent what the CPD element constitutes.

The Evaluation Criteria Policy references alignment with the "Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)" as a benchmark for curriculum quality. The RQF is a UK statutory framework administered by Ofqual. Citing the RQF in the context of IACCRED's own assessment criteria may create a misleading impression that IACCRED-accredited courses have a formal relationship with the UK regulated qualifications system. No such relationship is established or evidenced. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/iaccred-evaluation-criteria-policy-for-schools-and-teachers — accessed 24th June 2026.

The website makes no statement distinguishing CPD accreditation from regulated qualification status. UK consumers and training providers are given no guidance on the difference between an IACCRED-accredited course and a course delivered through an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

Unsubstantiated claims

The IACCRED website makes a number of claims that are not substantiated by publicly verifiable evidence.

The About Us page describes IACCRED as "a pioneering accreditation institution" whose accreditation is "recognized internationally for quality and trustworthiness." Source: https://www.iaccred.com/about-us — accessed 24th June 2026. No evidence of formal international recognition by any named body, government, or regulatory authority is provided.

The homepage states: "At IACCRED, we provide internationally recognized accreditation services." Source: https://www.iaccred.com/ — accessed 24th June 2026. The Courses page states: "Global Recognition: Establish trust with learners and organisations through internationally recognized accreditation." Source: https://www.iaccred.com/courses — accessed 24th June 2026. The "What is IACCRED Accreditation?" page claims: "Learners receive IACCRED-accredited certificates, recognized in professional environments globally." Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/what-is-iaccred-accreditation — accessed 24th June 2026.

The repeated use of "internationally recognised," "globally recognised," and "recognized in professional environments globally" without identifying any specific recognising body, jurisdiction, or professional sector is not capable of substantiation from publicly available sources. These claims are subject to CAP Code rules 3.1 and 3.7, which require that material claims are not misleading and that objective claims are capable of substantiation. No named authority, country, or professional sector is identified as recognising IACCRED accreditation anywhere on the website.

The "What is IACCRED Accreditation?" page markets the service as providing "two powerful accreditations in one," positioning IACCRED's own self-issued CPD label as a co-equal accreditation alongside its primary service. This framing materially overstates the nature of the CPD element and is not capable of substantiation. Source: https://www.iaccred.com/page/what-is-iaccred-accreditation — accessed 24th June 2026.

Further Information about this organisation

Website

https://iaccred.com/

Companies House Number

Not applicable — no UK registered entity identified

Companies House Incorporation Date

Not available

ICO Number

ZB888028 (published on website — no matching entry on ICO register)

ICO Registration Date

Not available

Physical Office Published

Yes — 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA (US address; no UK address published)

Telephone

Yes

Live Chat

Pricing Published

Yes - in USD

Accreditation Criteria Published

Yes

Activities Individually Accredited

Stated

Review Frequency