Accreditation is an independent quality review of a training course or educational resource. When a course is accredited, it has been assessed by a recognised external body and found to meet defined standards of structure, content and professional relevance. CPD accreditation shows that learning outcomes meet accepted standards for continuing professional development across industries.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) refers to a structured process of learning that supports ongoing professional growth and skill development. Accredited CPD courses are designed to help professionals maintain, enhance and broaden their abilities throughout their career.

• Quality assurance: Accredited courses have been reviewed against recognised standards, giving learners confidence in the relevance and structure of the training.

• Professional credibility: Many employers and industry bodies recognise CPD-accredited training as evidence of commitment to professional learning.

• Continuous development: Accreditation often aligns with CPD point or credit systems used by professional organisations to document ongoing learning.

• Insurable and recognised: Accredited training can support insurance applications or compliance requirements in some professional areas.

Elite Training Academy works with an external accreditation provider that specialises in CPD and course accreditation. Through this partnership:

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• Courses and training resources are reviewed for quality and relevance

• Accredited status confirms structured learning outcomes

• Students receive recognised certification and may record CPD hours where applicable

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Please note that accreditation is provided by a third-party accrediting body and is not a formal academic qualification on its own. It indicates that the course has been verified against industry-recognised professional development standards, not that it is regulated by national academic authorities.

Accreditation applies to:

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• Online courses delivered by Elite Training Academy

• Professional training programmes assessed for CPD recognition

• Manuals and structured learning resources where applicable

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Accreditation is listed in the CPD index and may be accepted by various professional bodies and insurers, depending on individual requirements.

CPD points or credits are a way for professionals to track time spent on continuing development activities. Generally, 1 CPD point = 1 hour of learning, though exact systems vary by region and profession. Accreditors review course length, content and learning outcomes to determine how many CPD points each course may be awarded.

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Completing a CPD-accredited course often allows professionals to:

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• Log CPD activity with their professional body

• Demonstrate ongoing learning evidence

• Maintain industry compliance or membership requirements

Accredited courses are listed on the accrediting body’s internal index. Students can access their accreditation details through their course completion documents or by contacting Elite Training Academy if they need help verifying accreditation for professional purposes.

• Accreditation status applies only to courses that have been formally reviewed and accepted by the accrediting body.

• Some advanced or specialist courses may have separate accreditation arrangements — please refer to individual course pages for details.

• Accreditation is not equivalent to a UK qualification (e.g., Ofqual-regulated awards). It is a professional accreditation that supports lifelong learning and professional development.