Accredited Global Continuing Development (AGCD)

Commercial identification and contactability

Accredited Global Continuing Development (AGCD) operates across two websites: a front-facing informational site at accreditedgcd.org and a commercial sales platform at agcd.org. The latter is built on the Shopify platform and is the point of purchase for all accreditation products.

The legal entity behind AGCD is identified on the agcd.org commercial platform as Youview Company Ltd, registered at Companies House under number 14584127, with a registered office at 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU. This entity was incorporated on 11th January 2023. Source: https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14584127 — accessed 8th June 2026.

The accreditedgcd.org website does not disclose the legal entity behind the trading name on its homepage or any accessible page. The only contact details published on that site are a US-format postal address (188 Hood Avenue, Suite 305 / 72 Maple Street, NY, USA), a US toll-free telephone number (+1-800-555-0189), and the email address [email protected]. No UK legal entity is disclosed on this domain. Source: https://www.accreditedgcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

The address and telephone number published on the accreditedgcd.org site are a United States address and number. The organisation's legal entity, Youview Company Ltd, is registered in England and operates from a London address. The discrepancy between the contact details presented to visitors of the accreditedgcd.org domain and the actual registered UK entity requires manual verification before publication.

Transparency of assessment framework

No assessment framework, accreditation criteria, or quality standards are published on either the accreditedgcd.org or agcd.org websites. The organisation describes its process as involving "rigorous quality assessment" and states that it assesses organisations against "AGCD's Global Continuing Development Framework," but this framework is not published, defined, or accessible in any form at either domain. Source: https://www.accreditedgcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

The accreditation products sold on the commercial platform are described in general terms referencing quality, integrity, and global standards, but no criteria are set out against which an applicant would be assessed before accreditation is granted. The absence of any published standards means that a training provider or consumer purchasing accreditation cannot verify what, if anything, has been independently evaluated. Source: https://www.agcd.org/collections/agcd-accreditations — accessed 8th June 2026.

Pricing transparency

Pricing is published on the agcd.org commercial platform. At the time of review, a persistent sitewide promotion of 50% off was in effect, with the following prices visible: Standard Certification (entry level) at $49.00 (regular price $99.00); Full Accreditation of Excellence at $149.00 (regular price $299.00); Premier Accreditation at $89.00 (regular price $178.00). All prices are denominated in US dollars. Source: https://www.agcd.org/collections/agcd-accreditations — accessed 8th June 2026.

No pricing is published on the accreditedgcd.org domain, which is the website presented to those arriving from search results or the organisation's own marketing as the primary AGCD web presence. Pricing is only accessible via the separate agcd.org commercial platform.

The sitewide "50% off" promotion was presented as a permanent banner with no stated end date or qualifying conditions, which raises a concern under CAP Code rules on promotions. Under CAP Code rule 8.17, promotions must be conducted fairly and must not misrepresent the saving available. A permanent "sale" price at which products are consistently sold may not represent a genuine saving against a meaningful regular price. This matter requires manual verification before publication.

Terms and conditions

Terms of Service are published on the agcd.org platform. However, the Terms of Service document published at https://www.agcd.org/policies/terms-of-service contains extensive references throughout to a trading name of "The Old Money Legacy," including statements such as "Welcome to The Old Money Legacy!" and "The following sections will continue to apply following any termination..." The document also provides a contact email of [email protected] and lists "The Old Money Legacy by Youview Company LTD" as the contracting party. Source: https://www.agcd.org/policies/terms-of-service — accessed 8th June 2026.

The Terms of Service presented to AGCD customers at the point of purchase are therefore those of an entirely different trading operation (The Old Money Legacy) operated by the same legal entity, Youview Company Ltd. The governing terms contain no provisions specific to accreditation services, the conditions under which accreditation is granted or revoked, the basis for an accreditation decision, appeal rights, or refund entitlements in the context of accreditation. Customers purchasing accreditation from AGCD are not presented with terms that relate to the product they are purchasing.

No terms of any kind are published on the accreditedgcd.org domain.

Individual course assessment

The accreditation products sold on the agcd.org commercial platform are available for immediate purchase via an "Add to cart" mechanism with no application process, pre-purchase assessment, or submission of materials described at any stage of the purchase journey. Products including "Company / Individual Standard Certification" and "Company / Individual Full Accreditation of Excellence" are listed as purchasable directly from a product page. Source: https://www.agcd.org/collections/agcd-accreditations — accessed 8th June 2026.

The agcd.org platform states: "All registered members must wait for a rigorous audit process to be conducted. An official audit date will be communicated to you within the timeframe scheduled by the AGCD Council." This language appears after purchase and does not constitute an assessment of the applicant's activity or course content before the accreditation credential is issued. No evidence of any pre-issuance individual course or activity assessment was found on either domain. Source: https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

Review and renewal

No review cycle, renewal period, or ongoing quality assurance process for accredited organisations or programmes is described on either the accreditedgcd.org or agcd.org websites. The accreditation products list no validity period, no renewal requirement, and no conditions under which accreditation may be reviewed or withdrawn. Source: https://www.agcd.org/collections/agcd-accreditations — accessed 8th June 2026; https://www.accreditedgcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

Sale of training courses or materials

The agcd.org commercial platform sells a substantial range of training-adjacent products alongside its accreditation services. These include: international online internship programmes (1, 2, 3, and 6-month packages, priced from $29.00 to $99.00); IHEAC certification products; and "Partner and Collaborator Certificates" in connection with Youview London University UK (priced from $99.00 to $205.00). Source: https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

The same legal entity, Youview Company Ltd, operates Youview London University UK, a training and distance learning provider. The accreditation verification page at accreditedgcd.org explicitly lists Youview London University UK as one of the entities whose documents AGCD verifies. Source: https://www.accreditedgcd.org/verify/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

This creates a direct financial relationship between the accreditation function and a training provider that benefits from accreditation-related verification. The same legal entity both operates the accreditation body and operates an accredited training institution. This is addressed further in Section 9.

Financial relationships with third-party service providers

The agcd.org commercial platform operates an affiliate or referral structure. The Youview London University UK website describes a scheme to "earn commissions by promoting accredited courses, diplomas, and certifications worldwide." Source: https://youview.uk — accessed 8th June 2026 (as referenced in agcd.org footer content).

The agcd.org platform sells accreditation and certification products across a network of branded entities including WACIO (World Alliance Chamber of Innovative Organizations), IHEAC, Golden International Awards, IER (International Experts Register), FEDI, Authenticity Office, and Youview London University UK. Revenue from accreditation purchases flows to Youview Company Ltd. The precise commercial arrangements between these entities are not published. Source: https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

Ownership or control relationships with aligned commercial interests

A significant conflict of interest is present. The legal entity operating AGCD accreditation services is Youview Company Ltd (Companies House No. 14584127). The same entity operates Youview London University UK, a training and distance learning provider that publicly lists an AGCD accreditation number (AGCD-2025/0047) and CPD provider number (#784230) in its own marketing, and whose certificates are explicitly verified through the AGCD verification portal. Source: https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://www.accreditedgcd.org/verify/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://youview.uk — accessed 8th June 2026.

The sole director of Youview Company Ltd is recorded on Companies House as Yassine Hajib. The same individual therefore controls both the accreditation body and the training provider that benefits from its accreditation. This represents a direct self-accreditation arrangement: the organisation that grants accreditation and the organisation that holds accreditation share the same legal entity and director. Source: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14584127/officers — accessed 8th June 2026.
This conflict of interest is not disclosed on either the accreditedgcd.org or agcd.org websites.

Consistency of filings with advertised activity

Youview Company Ltd is registered at Companies House with the following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 18130 (Pre-press and pre-media services), 62090 (Other information technology service activities), 63120 (Web portals), and 73110 (Advertising agencies). No SIC code relating to education, accreditation, certification, professional development, or training is recorded. Source: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14584127 — accessed 8th June 2026.

The company's advertised primary activities — international accreditation, CPD certification, and education services — are not reflected in its Companies House filings. The SIC code 18130 (Pre-press and pre-media services) has no apparent relationship to accreditation or education services.

The company name "Youview Company Ltd" does not reflect the trading name "Accredited Global Continuing Development" or "AGCD" under which accreditation services are marketed. The use of the word "Accredited" in the trading name "Accredited Global Continuing Development" is a sensitive word under Companies House Annex A guidance and ordinarily requires OPSS non-objection before use in a company or trading name. It has not been possible to confirm from publicly available records that such approval was obtained. This requires manual verification before publication. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/incorporation-and-names/annex-a-sensitive-words-and-expressions-or-words-that-could-imply-a-connection-with-government — accessed 8th June 2026.

Companies House status

Youview Company Ltd is registered at Companies House under number 14584127. The company status is Active. It was incorporated on 11th January 2023 and is a private limited company. The registered office address is 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU. The sole active officer is Yassine Hajib, appointed as Director on 11st January 2023, with a recorded nationality of Moroccan and country of residence recorded as Tunisia.

The PSC record for Youview Company Ltd records a single active person with significant control, also at the 20-22 Wenlock Road address, with a date of birth of January 1987, Moroccan nationality, and country of residence of Tunisia. Identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 was recorded as due from 30th January 2026 and due by 12th February 2026. It has not been possible to confirm from publicly available records whether identity verification has been completed; this requires manual verification before publication. Source: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14584127 — accessed 8th June 2026; https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14584127/persons-with-significant-control — accessed 8th June 2026.

Website status

Both the accreditedgcd.org and agcd.org websites were live and resolving at the time of review. The accreditedgcd.org site is a WordPress-based informational site. The agcd.org site is a Shopify-based commercial platform. Both sites were accessible and returning content. Source: https://www.accreditedgcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

Regulatory rulings and public enforcement records

No ASA rulings, ICO enforcement actions, Trading Standards decisions, or other published regulatory findings against Accredited Global Continuing Development, AGCD, or Youview Company Ltd were identified at the time of this review.

The ICO registration for Youview Company Ltd (reference ZB672911) was confirmed as registered on 22nd March 2024. The ICO register records the data controller as Youview Company Ltd, with the additional name Youview London University UK noted against the registration. The registration expiry date is recorded as 21st March 2026; renewal status at the time of review requires manual verification before publication. Source: https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Entry/ZB672911 — accessed 8th June 2026.

Distinguishing CPD from regulated qualifications

The accreditedgcd.org website describes AGCD as an "international accrediting body" offering accreditation of "programs that meet rigorous standards in content delivery, learner engagement, and outcome-based development." No statement is made on either the accreditedgcd.org or agcd.org domains clarifying that AGCD accreditation is not a form of regulated qualification, does not confer a qualification recognised by Ofqual or any UK qualifications regulator, and should not be treated as equivalent to a degree, diploma, or other regulated credential.

This absence is particularly material given that the same legal entity, Youview Company Ltd, operates Youview London University UK, which markets itself using the term "University" and sells certificates described as professional certifications to individuals in multiple countries. The Youview London University UK website itself contains a disclaimer stating that its certificates are professional certifications rather than academic degrees, but no equivalent disclaimer exists on the AGCD accreditation platform, which is the entity conferring credentials on training providers. Source: https://www.accreditedgcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

The agcd.org platform also sells products described as certifications "Aligned with ISO Standards" (for ISO 9001, ISO 21001, ISO 22301, ISO 26000, ISO 27001, and ISO 29993). These are not certifications issued by an accredited ISO certification body recognised under the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) framework. The use of "Aligned with ISO Standards" in product titles without this clarification risks being understood by consumers as formal ISO certification. This requires manual verification before publication.

Unsubstantiated claims

Several claims made on the accreditedgcd.org and agcd.org websites are not substantiated by verifiable evidence and, in some cases, directly contradict identifiable facts.

"International accrediting body" / "globally recognised": AGCD is operated by Youview Company Ltd, a small private limited company incorporated in England in January 2023. No evidence of recognition by any national or international accreditation authority, government body, or recognised education regulator was found. The claim that AGCD is an internationally recognised accrediting body is unsubstantiated. Source: https://www.accreditedgcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

"Rigorous quality assessment" and "rigorous international benchmarks": No assessment framework, benchmarks, or criteria are published. The claim that accreditation involves a rigorous assessment process is not supportable from the available evidence, which indicates that accreditation products are purchasable without any pre-issuance evaluation. Source: https://www.accreditedgcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://www.agcd.org/collections/agcd-accreditations — accessed 8th June 2026.

Awards claimed: The agcd.org website claims that Youview Company Ltd has won "Best Global EdTech & Digital Innovation Company 2025," "Innovation Award for AI-Enhanced Learning Solutions 2025," and "Education & Training Awards 2025." These awards are presented by Golden International Awards, which is itself a product sold on the agcd.org commercial platform, starting from $59.00. Source: https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026; https://www.agcd.org/collections/golden-international-awards — accessed 8th June 2026. The independence of these awards from the organisation claiming them requires manual verification before publication.

"Thousands of accredited members": No evidence of a current accredited member directory, list, or register was found on either domain to substantiate the claim that AGCD has thousands of accredited members. Source: https://www.agcd.org/ — accessed 8th June 2026.

Terms of Service: The Terms of Service published on the agcd.org platform at the point of purchase are those of a separate trading operation and contain no provisions relevant to accreditation services. This means that customers purchasing accreditation do so without any contractual framework governing the service. Source: https://www.agcd.org/policies/terms-of-service — accessed 8th June 2026.

Further Information about this organisation

Website

https://accreditedgcd.org/

Companies House Number

14584127

Companies House Incorporation Date

11th January 2023

ICO Number

ZB672911

ICO Registration Date

22nd March 2024

Physical Office Published

Telephone

Yes

Live Chat

Pricing Published

Yes

Accreditation Criteria Published

Activities Individually Accredited

Not determinable

Review Frequency