Take Control of Your Training and Accreditation Process

In today’s ever-evolving professional landscape, keeping your training programmes accredited and relevant is more critical than ever. But for many training providers, the thought of gaining CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation can feel daunting, expensive, and time-consuming. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone—but it doesn’t have to be this way.

At Open CPD, we believe self-accreditation is the future of professional development, and we’ve built a system that makes the process simple, flexible, and cost-effective. In this article, we’ll break down how CPD self-accreditation works and how you can take control of your courses—without the hassle of traditional methods.

In today's fast-paced world, lifelong learning is more diverse and specialized than ever. The old ways of gaining CPD accreditation—relying on a single authority to review and approve every course—are outdated and cumbersome. Self-accreditation offers a new path that is transparent, flexible, and fully controlled by you.

Why Self-Accreditation Works

• Tailor accreditation to your specific courses without external gatekeepers.
• Save time by skipping complicated paperwork and long approval processes.
• A cost-effective solution, especially for small and growing training providers.
• Empower yourself to update and modify your content freely, ensuring your courses stay relevant.

Section 1: Why Self-Accreditation is the Future of Professional Development

Are you ready to take control of your accreditation and move away from traditional, outdated methods?

How Self-Accreditation Works

Self-accreditation is a modern approach that puts control directly in the hands of training providers. It allows you to accredit your own courses without external approval.

Steps in Self-Accreditation:

1. Define your course’s learning objectives, skills, and outcomes.
2. Ensure your training meets high standards by determining what participants will learn and achieve.
3. Once the course is ready, use Open CPD’s platform to issue tamper-proof, verifiable certificates.
4. Certificates are easily verifiable by employers or industry bodies, ensuring credibility.
5. Flexibly adapt and update your courses as industry needs evolve, with no re-approval necessary.

Your Benefits:

• You know your content and audience best.
• You accredit your courses quickly, reliably, and without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Section 2: The Open CPD Advantage

With Open CPD, you gain a partner who simplifies the accreditation process while enhancing the value of your training programs.

Key Features of Open CPD:

• Self-service accreditation: Create and issue your own certificates directly to participants.
• Tamper-proof, verifiable certificates: Ensure credibility with traceable, auditable certificates that participants can share.

Subscription Packages:

• Pay-as-you-go model: No upfront costs; only pay for the certificates you issue.
• Instant updates: Modify your course content anytime, at no extra charge.

Steps to Setting Up CPD Accreditation:

1. Create your account:
2. Set up your course or event profiles:
3. Issue certificates:
4. Maximize career enhancement:

With Open CPD, you’re in control every step of the way. Our subscription options ensure manageable costs, whether you issue a few certificates or hundreds.

Section 3: Open CPD - Step by Step

Get started in less than 1 hour!

We understand that moving to self-accreditation can feel like a big step, but you’re not alone. Here are answers to some of the most common questions:

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is self-accreditation really accepted?
2. Will I be able to update my courses after setting them up?
3. What happens if I don’t issue many certificates?
4. How do I make sure my course content is CPD-ready?

Section 4: FAQs and Common Concerns

Did you know that OPEN CPD certificates are accepted worldwide?

The most common question: Is self-accreditation acceptable and recognized?

• Yes, self-accreditation is widely accepted and recognized. Accreditation for lifelong learning is not governed by any single authority or law, which means you are free to accredit your own courses without breaking any regulations.
• Open CPD certificates provide the right information about your standards and are transparent and easy to verify.

Summary

What’s stopping you from taking the leap into self-accreditation today with a subscription package that suits your needs?

Additional Resources:

You’ve just learned how simple, flexible, and cost-effective CPD self-accreditation can be. Now it’s time to take action and start accrediting your courses today, whether you’re a small provider or part of a larger network!

But this is just the beginning. To further enhance your success, we invite you to download our two essential resources:

1. The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Accredited Course or Training Programme:
2. How to Set Up CPD Accreditation in Just One Day—Without Breaking the Bank:

Take the Next Step with Open CPD:

Visit www.open-cpd.com or email us at [email protected].

"In a world of constant change, let your lifelong learning leave enduring footprints." - Marta Kalas, Founder, Open CPD