The CPD Check - CPD Accreditation Service

The CPD Check - CPD Accreditation Service

Explanation as to why this organisation does not have a ranking:

The CPD Check is associated with the Training Provider “Onyx Students” and therefore we feel that this is not impartial also may indicate that they accredit their own materials as they are listed as an accredited provider.

Due to Companies House releasing their new requirements for organisations under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, we have taken the viewthat The CPD Check should not be listed on the register as they do not publish an address which means they are non-traceable and non-verifiable.

Although The CPD Check is not a limited company, we have taken the view that the requirements within the Act should be applicable to all business types, not just those that are registered with Companies House. We feel that it is imperative that the CPD Consumer has the confidence that they are dealing with a genuine CPD Accreditation Service Provider, where the business owners have been identified and are contactable in the event of a legal issue.

They do not meet the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act Guidance for Businesses

The CPD Accreditation Service Providers below do not comply with the regulations set out within the 'Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act'. The Act introduces ID verification for business owners and an appropriate trading/ registered office (PO Box Addresses are not accepted) where legal documentation sent to the company is guaranteed to be delivered to the business owners. We have taken the view that the requirements within the Act should be applicable to all business types, not just those that are registered with Companies House. These changes give the CPD Consumer confidence that they are dealing with a genuine CPD Accreditation Service Provider, where the business owners have been identified and are contactable in the event of a legal issue.

They sell training materials themselves

We believe this is a conflict of interest and does not demonstrate impartiality. Secondly it brings into question what a training provider will do with another CPD Training Providers training materials during the accreditation process. We feel that this is a risk to the intellectual property of the submitting CPD Training Provider and caution should be given.