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Independent CPD accreditation for webinars, designed to recognise high-quality live and facilitated learning delivered in an online format.

Trusted CPD’s Webinar Accreditation service reviews your webinar content and delivery approach against recognised CPD standards. Our independent assessment focuses on learning objectives, relevance, structure and participant engagement — ensuring your webinars deliver meaningful professional development, not just attendance.

Once accredited, your webinar is formally recognised as CPD-approved for a defined period. You can promote your sessions as CPD accredited, issue verified CPD certificates to eligible participants, and demonstrate independent quality assurance to learners, employers and organisations.

This service is suitable for:

• Live online webinars and virtual workshops

• Facilitated learning sessions with interaction or Q&A

• Professional, compliance and workplace training delivered online

Whether you’re running one-off sessions or a recurring webinar programme, Webinar CPD Accreditation helps you position your live learning as credible, structured and professionally recognised.

Webinar CPD Accreditation provides everything you need to formally recognise your live online learning and issue trusted CPD certificates with confidence.

Your accreditation includes:

• Independent CPD Review
  A structured assessment of your webinar content and delivery approach against recognised CPD standards, focusing on learning objectives, relevance, structure and participant engagement.

• CPD Accreditation Certificate
  Formal confirmation that your webinar or webinar programme is CPD accredited for the agreed accreditation period.

• Right to Issue CPD Certificates
  Permission to issue CPD certificates to participants who meet the stated attendance and completion requirements.

• Certificate Verification Tools
  Access to verification features that allow learners and employers to confirm the authenticity of issued CPD certificates.

• Use of Trusted CPD Accreditation Marks
  Approved use of Trusted CPD logos and accreditation wording across webinar registration pages, promotional materials, slides and certificates.

• Public Webinar Directory Listing
  Inclusion in the Trusted CPD public course directory, allowing organisations and learners to independently verify your accredited webinar.

• Accreditation Validity Period
  Accreditation is granted for a defined period (typically 12 months), covering the approved webinar content and delivery format, with clear renewal options available.

This service supports both one-off webinars and recurring webinar programmes, providing a consistent and professional accreditation framework for live online learning.

Our Webinar CPD Accreditation process is designed to be clear, proportionate and supportive, while ensuring live online learning meets recognised CPD standards.

Step 1: Purchase Accreditation
Once you purchase Webinar CPD Accreditation, you’ll receive guidance on how to submit your webinar details and supporting materials for review.

Step 2: Submit Webinar Information
You’ll be asked to provide information about your webinar, including learning objectives, session structure, delivery format and facilitator details. This may include slide decks, session outlines and registration or promotional pages.

Step 3: Independent CPD Review
Your webinar is reviewed by an independent assessor against Trusted CPD standards. The review focuses on learning outcomes, relevance to the target audience, session structure, facilitation approach and opportunities for participant engagement.

Step 4: Feedback (If Required)
If clarifications or minor improvements are identified, we’ll provide clear, practical feedback. Where updates are needed, you’ll have the opportunity to make adjustments before accreditation is confirmed.

Step 5: Accreditation Granted
Once the webinar meets the required standards, CPD accreditation is formally granted for the agreed accreditation period.

Step 6: Certification & Listing
You’ll receive your CPD accreditation certificate, permission to issue CPD certificates to eligible participants, and inclusion in the Trusted CPD public directory.

Delivery Confirmation (Where Applicable)
For live sessions, accreditation applies to the approved content and delivery format. Attendance and completion criteria must be applied consistently when issuing CPD certificates.

Turnaround Times
Accreditation reviews are typically completed within a defined timeframe, depending on the complexity and frequency of the webinar. Indicative turnaround times are provided at the point of purchase.

This process ensures your webinars are assessed independently and consistently, while remaining practical for live delivery environments.

To assess your webinar fairly and consistently, we ask for access to the materials and information needed to review both the learning content and the delivery approach.

You’ll be guided through the submission process after purchase, but in most cases we’ll request the following:

1. Webinar Overview Information

• Webinar title and description

• Target audience

• Intended learning objectives

• Approximate session duration

• Delivery format (live, on-demand, or hybrid)

2. Webinar Content & Structure

• Session outline or agenda

• Slide deck or presentation materials

• Any supporting resources provided to participants

• Planned interaction points (e.g. Q&A, polls, discussion)

3. Facilitator Information

• Name(s) of presenter(s) or facilitator(s)

• Relevant professional background or experience

• Confirmation of who delivers the session where multiple facilitators are involved

4. Attendance & Participation Evidence (Live Webinars)

For live webinars, we require confirmation of how attendance is monitored and recorded. This may include:

• Platform attendance reports

• Join and leave times

• Minimum attendance thresholds for certification

• Any engagement requirements used to confirm participation

Attendance systems do not need to be complex, but must be applied consistently and transparently.

5. Completion Evidence (On-Demand Webinars)

For on-demand webinars, we may request:

• Defined completion criteria

• Evidence of content access or progression

• Confirmation of any checks used to support completion (where applicable)

Simply providing access to recorded content is not normally sufficient to demonstrate completion.

6. Registration & Promotional Materials (if available)

• Webinar registration page or promotional copy

• Confirmation of how CPD accreditation is described to participants

What’s Not Required

• Raw video files or source recordings

• Personal participant data beyond attendance confirmation

• Platform-specific technical documentation

Our submission process is designed to be proportionate and practical. If anything is unclear, our team will guide you through what’s required and confirm exactly how attendance and completion evidence should be applied for your webinar.

Webinars submitted for CPD accreditation are assessed against Trusted CPD’s recognised standards for live and facilitated learning, ensuring sessions deliver meaningful professional development rather than simple attendance.

Our review focuses on the following core criteria:

Learning Objectives & Outcomes
The webinar clearly defines what participants are expected to learn or understand by the end of the session, with outcomes appropriate to the intended audience.

Educational Value
Content provides genuine learning value, insight or practical guidance. Webinars must be educational in nature and not primarily promotional or sales-focused.

Session Structure & Flow
The webinar follows a clear and logical structure, with appropriate pacing for the session length and topic complexity.

Facilitation & Delivery Quality
Sessions are delivered by a competent facilitator with relevant knowledge or experience. Delivery supports understanding, clarity and learner engagement.

Participant Engagement
Live webinars provide opportunities for interaction, such as Q&A, discussion or polling, appropriate to the session format and audience size.

Relevance to the Target Audience
Content is appropriate for the stated learner group, professional context or sector, and reflects current practice where applicable.

Attendance & Completion Criteria
Clear and transparent criteria are in place to determine participant eligibility for CPD certification. Attendance monitoring is applied consistently for live sessions, and completion requirements are defined for on-demand access.

Professional Integrity
Webinars are presented in a professional manner, with accurate information, appropriate tone and no misleading or unsubstantiated claims.

Accreditation confirms that a webinar meets CPD quality standards at the time of review. It does not assess commercial outcomes, guarantee learning results or constitute regulatory approval.

Webinar CPD Accreditation is granted under a defined licensing framework to ensure CPD standards are applied consistently across live and online learning formats.

Scope of the Licence
Accreditation applies to the specific webinar content and delivery format reviewed and approved as part of your application. This includes the approved learning objectives, session structure and facilitation approach.

Use of CPD Accreditation
Once accredited, you are licensed to:

• Promote the approved webinar as CPD accredited by Trusted CPD

• Use approved Trusted CPD accreditation marks in connection with the accredited webinar

• Issue CPD certificates to participants who meet the stated attendance or completion criteria

Accreditation marks and wording must be used in accordance with Trusted CPD brand and usage guidelines.

Recurring Webinars
Where a webinar is delivered multiple times using the same approved content and delivery format, accreditation may cover recurring sessions within the accreditation period.
Accreditation applies only where:

• Learning objectives remain unchanged

• Session structure and content remain materially the same

• Attendance and certification criteria are applied consistently

Material changes between sessions may require review or clarification.

Live vs On-Demand Format Changes
Accreditation is granted for the delivery format reviewed (live, on-demand, or hybrid).
Changing the delivery format — for example, converting a live webinar into an on-demand session — may require additional review or separate accreditation.

Updates & Changes
Minor updates that do not materially affect learning outcomes or session structure are permitted during the accreditation period.
Material changes — including significant content updates, changes to learning objectives, or facilitation model changes — may require re-review or re-accreditation.

Validity & Renewal
Accreditation is granted for a fixed period, typically 12 months. Renewal is required to continue using CPD accreditation and issuing CPD certificates beyond the accreditation term.

Misuse & Withdrawal
Trusted CPD reserves the right to suspend or withdraw accreditation where CPD standards are no longer met, attendance requirements are not applied consistently, or accreditation marks are used incorrectly.

This licensing framework ensures webinar CPD accreditation remains credible, current and meaningful for learners, employers and training providers.

How long does Webinar CPD accreditation last?
Accreditation is granted for a defined period, typically 12 months. Renewal is required at the end of the accreditation term to continue using CPD accreditation and issuing CPD certificates.

Can I accredit a webinar that runs multiple times?
Yes. Where the same webinar content and delivery format are repeated, accreditation can cover recurring sessions within the accreditation period, provided learning objectives, structure and attendance criteria remain consistent.

Does CPD accreditation apply to both live and on-demand webinars?
Yes, but live and on-demand webinars are assessed differently. Accreditation applies to the delivery format reviewed as part of your application. Changing format may require additional review.

How do I track attendance for live webinars?
Attendance must be monitored and recorded using a reasonable and consistent method, such as platform attendance reports or join/leave time tracking. Minimum attendance thresholds should be clearly defined.

Can participants receive CPD certificates if they only attend part of a webinar?
Partial attendance does not normally qualify for CPD certification unless this is clearly defined in advance and aligns with the stated learning outcomes.

Is participant interaction mandatory?
Live webinars should include opportunities for engagement, such as Q&A or discussion. The level of interaction should be appropriate to the session format and audience size.

Can I issue CPD certificates myself?
Yes. Once accredited, you are licensed to issue CPD certificates to participants who meet the attendance or completion criteria.

What happens if I change the webinar content?
Minor changes are permitted during the accreditation period. Material changes to content, learning objectives or delivery format may require review or re-accreditation.

Does CPD accreditation guarantee learning outcomes or regulatory approval?
No. CPD accreditation confirms that a webinar meets CPD quality standards at the time of review. It does not guarantee participant outcomes or constitute regulatory approval.

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