Classroom-based CPD Accreditation – with tabs

Independent CPD accreditation for classroom-based training, recognising high-quality, face-to-face learning delivered in a professional setting.

Trusted CPD’s Classroom-based Accreditation service reviews your in-person training against recognised CPD standards. Our independent assessment focuses on learning objectives, session structure, delivery quality and learner engagement — ensuring your classroom training delivers meaningful professional development, not just attendance.

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

This service is suitable for:

• In-person training courses and workshops

• Professional, compliance and workplace training

• Single-session or multi-session classroom programmes

Whether you deliver training occasionally or run a structured classroom programme, Classroom-based CPD Accreditation helps position your face-to-face learning as credible, structured and professionally recognised.

Classroom-based CPD Accreditation provides everything you need to formally recognise your face-to-face training and issue trusted CPD certificates with confidence.

Your accreditation includes:

• Independent CPD Review
  A structured assessment of your classroom-based training against recognised CPD standards, focusing on learning objectives, session structure, delivery quality and learner engagement.

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

• Right to Issue CPD Certificates
  Permission to issue CPD certificates to learners 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 training materials, joining instructions, certificates and marketing materials.

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

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

This service supports both single-session workshops and multi-session classroom programmes, providing a consistent and professional accreditation framework for face-to-face learning.

Our Classroom-based CPD Accreditation process is designed to be clear, proportionate and supportive, while ensuring face-to-face learning meets recognised CPD standards.

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

Step 2: Submit Training Information
You’ll be asked to provide information about your classroom course or programme, including learning objectives, session structure, delivery format and trainer details. This may include agendas, lesson plans and supporting materials.

Step 3: Independent CPD Review
Your classroom training is reviewed by an independent assessor against Trusted CPD standards. The review focuses on learning outcomes, relevance to the target audience, session structure, delivery quality and learner 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 training 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 learners, and inclusion in the Trusted CPD public directory.

Delivery & Attendance Confirmation
Accreditation applies to the approved classroom format and delivery approach. 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 length and complexity of the training programme. Indicative turnaround times are provided at the point of purchase.

This process ensures classroom training is assessed independently and consistently, while remaining practical for in-person delivery environments.

To assess your classroom-based training fairly and consistently, we ask for access to the materials and information needed to review both the learning content and how it is delivered in person.

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

1. Course Overview Information

• Course or programme title and description
• Target audience
• Intended learning objectives
• Session duration and number of sessions
• Delivery format (single session or multi-session programme)

2. Session Structure & Content

• Session agenda or lesson plan
• Training materials used during delivery (e.g. slides, handouts, workbooks)
• Any supporting resources provided to learners

3. Trainer / Facilitator Information

• Name(s) of trainer(s) delivering the session(s)
• Relevant professional background, qualifications or experience
• Confirmation of who delivers each session where multiple trainers are involved

4. Attendance Registers & Completion Evidence

For classroom-based training, we require confirmation of how attendance is recorded and applied.

This may include:

• Signed attendance registers or digital attendance records
• Confirmation of minimum attendance requirements for CPD certification
• How attendance is tracked across multi-session programmes

Attendance records should be maintained accurately and applied consistently when issuing CPD certificates.

5. Venue & Delivery Environment (Where Applicable)

• Confirmation of the training venue or venue type
• Assurance that the environment is appropriate for professional learning
• Any relevant health, safety or accessibility considerations

What’s Not Required

• Personal learner data beyond attendance confirmation
• Detailed venue risk assessments or insurance documents
• Internal trainer HR records

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

Classroom-based training submitted for CPD accreditation is assessed against Trusted CPD’s recognised standards for in-person professional learning, ensuring sessions deliver meaningful development rather than simple attendance.

Our review focuses on the following core criteria:

Learning Objectives & Outcomes
The training clearly defines what learners are expected to know or be able to do on completion, with outcomes appropriate to the intended audience and session length.

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

Session Structure & Delivery
Sessions follow a clear and logical structure, with appropriate pacing, sequencing and use of learning activities to support understanding and retention.

Trainer / Facilitator Competence
Training is delivered by a trainer or facilitator with relevant knowledge, experience or professional credibility. Where multiple trainers are involved, delivery should be consistent and aligned to the approved content.

Learner Engagement
Classroom sessions include appropriate opportunities for interaction, discussion or practical application, suited to the subject matter and group 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 learner eligibility for CPD certification. Attendance requirements are applied consistently, particularly for multi-session programmes.

Professional Integrity
Training is delivered in a professional manner, with accurate information, appropriate tone and no misleading or unsubstantiated claims.

Accreditation confirms that classroom training meets CPD quality standards at the time of review. It does not assess learner performance outcomes or constitute regulatory approval.

Classroom-based CPD Accreditation is granted under a defined licensing framework to ensure CPD standards are applied consistently across face-to-face training.

Scope of the Licence
Accreditation applies to the specific classroom training content and delivery format reviewed and approved as part of your application. This includes the approved learning objectives, session structure and trainer-led delivery approach.

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

• Promote the approved classroom training as CPD accredited by Trusted CPD

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

• Issue CPD certificates to learners who meet the stated attendance and completion criteria

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

Multi-Session Programmes
Where training is delivered across multiple classroom sessions, accreditation may cover the full programme within the accreditation period, provided:

• Learning objectives remain unchanged

• Session structure and content remain materially consistent

• Attendance is tracked and applied across all required sessions

Material changes to programme structure may require review or re-accreditation.

Trainer Changes
Accreditation is granted based on the trainer or trainer profile(s) reviewed.
Changes to trainers are permitted where replacements have comparable experience and competence. Significant changes to the facilitation model may require review or clarification.

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 delivery approach — 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 classroom CPD accreditation remains credible, current and meaningful for learners, employers and training providers.

How long does Classroom-based 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 course that runs multiple times?
Yes. Where the same classroom training is delivered repeatedly using the approved content and structure, accreditation can cover multiple sessions within the accreditation period, provided learning objectives and delivery remain consistent.

Can I accredit a multi-session classroom programme?
Yes. Multi-session programmes can be accredited as a single CPD-approved programme, provided attendance is tracked across all required sessions and completion criteria are clearly defined.

How should attendance be recorded?
Attendance must be recorded accurately and consistently, typically using signed registers or digital attendance records. Minimum attendance requirements should be clearly defined for CPD certification.

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

Can different trainers deliver the same accredited course?
Yes, provided trainers have comparable experience and competence, and delivery remains aligned to the approved content and learning objectives.

What happens if I update the course content?
Minor updates are permitted during the accreditation period. Material changes to content, learning objectives or delivery structure may require review or re-accreditation.

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