CPD providers have a responsibility to:
A CPD provider cannot advertise their activity as accredited until they receive their final notification letter.
DEC Accreditation of a CPD Provider signifies that the Provider meets the Standards for Accreditation.
While the document does not prescribe the curriculum of a training program, providers seeking accreditation of a program will need to demonstrate that the learning outcomes address the competencies as outlined in section D, and also that there is a clear relationship between those learning outcomes and the student assessment used. This does not restrict a program from providing its students with other competencies.
Why accredit your learning activities?The CPD Certification Service work with organisations ranging from small consultancy firms to large training providers, multi-national corporations, conference & events organisers, universities, further education colleges, local authorities, councils and Government departments. Organisations become CPD members in order to:
FOR ORGANISATIONSProviding CPD accredited learning benefits your organisation through recognition and increased brand perception. Internal use of Continuing Professional Development encourages and promotes a healthy learning culture for your organisation, leading to a more fulfilled workforce and retaining valuable staff.
Many organisations have staff with CPD obligations as members of professional bodies. In circumstances where internal CPD training resources are low, organisations use outsourced CPD training providers to meet staff requirements.
Outsourced CPD providers are typically training companies, online learning resources, events & conference organisers. They are experts in their field and provide practical learning opportunities through CPD events, seminars and accredited CPD courses. Some CPD courses are just 1 or 2 hours long, delivered in a seminar or classroom-style environment. Other accredited CPD courses can be a full 6-10 weeks program, split into structured bite-size modules.
- Ensure their activity meets the standards for accreditation
- Promote and deliver the activity appropriately
- Maintain and submit records of participation
- Submit an evaluation summary
- Maintain suitable records for activity audit.
A CPD provider cannot advertise their activity as accredited until they receive their final notification letter.
DEC Accreditation of a CPD Provider signifies that the Provider meets the Standards for Accreditation.
While the document does not prescribe the curriculum of a training program, providers seeking accreditation of a program will need to demonstrate that the learning outcomes address the competencies as outlined in section D, and also that there is a clear relationship between those learning outcomes and the student assessment used. This does not restrict a program from providing its students with other competencies.
Why accredit your learning activities?The CPD Certification Service work with organisations ranging from small consultancy firms to large training providers, multi-national corporations, conference & events organisers, universities, further education colleges, local authorities, councils and Government departments. Organisations become CPD members in order to:
- Meet the right target audience
- Present knowledge as industry experts
- Provide structured accredited CPD to delegates
- Distinguish from market sector competitors
- Increase delegate bookings for events and courses
- Create new alliances & business opportunities
FOR ORGANISATIONSProviding CPD accredited learning benefits your organisation through recognition and increased brand perception. Internal use of Continuing Professional Development encourages and promotes a healthy learning culture for your organisation, leading to a more fulfilled workforce and retaining valuable staff.
Many organisations have staff with CPD obligations as members of professional bodies. In circumstances where internal CPD training resources are low, organisations use outsourced CPD training providers to meet staff requirements.
Outsourced CPD providers are typically training companies, online learning resources, events & conference organisers. They are experts in their field and provide practical learning opportunities through CPD events, seminars and accredited CPD courses. Some CPD courses are just 1 or 2 hours long, delivered in a seminar or classroom-style environment. Other accredited CPD courses can be a full 6-10 weeks program, split into structured bite-size modules.