Independent, structured course review — delivered by experienced assessors using consistent criteria and clear feedback.
Our panel spans L&D, technology, risk, and leadership — with 200+ years of combined trainer/accreditation experience.
CPD accreditation should never be a rubber stamp. A panel approach helps us stay fair, consistent, and defensible — and gives providers practical feedback that improves course quality.
The essentials that make training credible and consistent.
Simple, transparent, and designed to be provider-friendly.
Is the content appropriate for the audience and stated purpose, with clear learning outcomes?
Is the structure clear, with quality materials and time allocation that supports learning?
Is there a credible way to verify participation and evaluate learning (as appropriate)?
If something is missing, we’ll suggest a simple, acceptable option — and tell you exactly what to improve.
These are the core assessor profiles behind CPD Ireland’s structured review process.
Microsoft 365 certified • L&D content curator (30 years)
Fiona brings three decades in learning & development, with deep practical experience curating course content and shaping learner-friendly materials. She’s also a Microsoft 365 certified expert — ideal for digital skills and modern workplace learning.
Senior programming expert (25 years)
Declan has 25 years’ experience in programming and technical delivery. He’s well-suited to assess technical training for clarity, accuracy, and whether a course genuinely builds competence (not just theory).
IT technical & databases (25 years)
Mark specialises in IT systems and databases, with 25 years’ technical experience. He reviews tech and data courses for structure, practical applicability, and whether the learning outcomes match what learners will be expected to do on the job.
Risk Manager (15 years)
Luis is a risk professional with 15 years’ experience. He’s a strong fit for governance, risk, compliance and operational-risk training — with a sharp focus on evidence, decision-making, and real-world application.
Technical specialist (30 years)
Tom brings 30 years of technical experience, with a practical lens on competence, clarity, and what “good” looks like in technical training. He’s especially useful where courses involve procedures, tools, or operational standards.
Leadership & management training consultant (30 years)
Gordon has spent 30 years consulting in leadership and management development. He reviews people-skills programmes for practical tools, behavioural outcomes, and whether the design supports real change — not just good intentions.
Leadership development & executive coaching (45 years)
TJ designed and delivered management induction within AIB Bank and AIB Capital Markets, working with over 800 managers on leadership development. He has also delivered executive coaching programmes for organisations including Yahoo, Fáilte Ireland, Topaz Energy, FETAC and the HSE.
Assessors are matched to course topic and audience where practical, and conflict-of-interest checks are applied before review. CPD Ireland accreditation assesses the quality and suitability of the learning as CPD; providers remain responsible for specialist factual accuracy and legal/regulatory compliance unless a specialist verification scope is explicitly stated.
We take impartiality seriously. Assessors declare conflicts before review, and recuse where there’s any real or perceived conflict. We also calibrate decisions so outcomes stay consistent across assessors and sectors.
Every accredited course comes with clear proof you can show to buyers and learners.
