Accreditation process

Simple, transparent, and designed to be provider‑friendly.

Step‑by‑step

1) Suitability check

Share the course type, audience, and format (in‑person / online / blended).

2) Submit your course pack

Upload the essentials so the review is fast and fair.

3) Structured assessor review

We review against clear criteria, and produce a feedback summary.

4) Decision + outputs

Certificate, badge assets, CPD hours allocation, and your course descriptor.

What you submit (course pack)

  • Course outline / agenda
  • Learning outcomes
  • Trainer bio(s)
  • Materials sample (slides/handbook)
  • Attendance / verification method (as relevant)
  • Assessment approach (if used)
  • Learner feedback / evaluation method
  • Course version/date

If you don’t have something yet, we’ll suggest a simple, acceptable option.

What we assess

So you know exactly what’s behind the CPD Ireland badge.

Relevance

Is the content appropriate for the audience and stated purpose?

Design

Is the structure clear, with resources that support learning?

Verification

Is there a credible method to verify participation and evaluate outcomes?

Outcomes are consistent: Accredited, Accredited with minor actions, or Not accredited (with guidance).

Next step

We’ll confirm suitability quickly and tell you exactly what to submit.