What is CPD accreditation?
Accreditation
Strengthening the value of professional learning.
Elevate your internal CPD materials with a clear mark of integrity and professional quality standards.
In our competitive learning marketplace, independently accredited CPD demonstrates credibility, professionalism, and commitment to meaningful professional development for all stakeholders.
Responding to the number of outdated, inefficient and poor-quality learning materials that are circulating in professional communities, it is our aim to support businesses and individuals in their mission to elevate these and be equipped with the Academark accreditation to present quality workplace training models, with a new confidence.
Demonstrating evidence of CPD accreditation as a mark of quality assurance for the materials you and your business are engaging with is growing in popularity and demand in the professional landscape. Displaying a valid external CPD accreditation certificate the training courses, workshops, seminars, webinars and other learning platforms that you use is proof that learning materials meet a set of clear quality standard criteria.
Designed by Academark, our awarding criteria is structured to meet the benchmarks of CPD standards, best practice and professional and workplace relevance. This framework will evaluate the learning provision against our clearly defined criteria to ensure it delivers meaningful development opportunities, supporting lifelong learning, professional opportunities and career development.
CPD for businesses
The Academark service
We offer transparent, impartial, and academically reviewed CPD certification for individuals, businesses and training providers. Our valued third-party recognition demonstrates a clear mark of professional quality standards.
The Acadmark CPD accreditation award confirms that training you are delivering directly, or in partnership with a training provider, has been independently reviewed to demonstrate evidence of:
- Educational quality, to ensure clear learning outcomes are presented and achieved.
- Professional relevance, are the resources fit for purpose
- Learning outcomes and structure – format, time and clarity
- Real-world application – workplace relevance
Enhance trust and credibility with clients and learners through affordable third-party accreditation show your commitment to workforce development.
Academark partnership
Who we work with
Let us assess the courses in your training portfolio against Academark’s set of quality standard criteria to award our certification to promote workforce trust, employee retention and attract new talent to join your team, your greatest investment.
Our service supports a diverse range of organisations and individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality professional learning experiences.
Whether you are launching your first training programme or enhancing an established learning portfolio, Academark provides a clear and supportive pathway to recognized and necessary independently awarded CPD accreditation.
Training Providers
Independent trainers, consultants, and learning organisations who want to demonstrate the quality and credibility of their courses and original training materials.
Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMEs)
We help fledgling and growing businesses, both new and established to develop and enhance their internal training programmes to support workforce growth and professional capability to stand out from their competition and attract and retain talent.
Large Enterprises & Professional Services
As businesses grow and teams have complex training needs it is more important than ever to have a training and development provision and strategy in place that is fit for purpose to demonstrate the investment in time and resources.
Consultancies and Specialist Training
We can engage with any approved external service provider to execute a full audit of the training materials and other professional development resources supplied to ensure the investment you are making aligns with training needs.
Corporate Learning & Development Teams
Contact us if you are seeking external validation for internal learning programmes and employee development initiatives.
Bespoke Service
Do you need an overhaul of your current training provision, workforce development or culture strategy? Then contact us as we will happily work on a 1-2-1 basis to connect on a bespoke project
The Academark stamp of quality
What can be accredited?
We know that there is no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to training materials and formats as these vary from sector to sector and learner to learner. At Academark, we accredit a broad portfolio of training materials and learning formats.
The Academark certification can be awarded to CPD for personal development and skill based training to sector specific courses relating to a particular industry, including.
- Webinars, podcasts or other online training forums
- Training courses such as PowerPoints or other formats of presentation slides
- In person sessions, workshops, seminars, short courses and lectures
- Materials used for larger events and conferences
- The audience for the training can be both individual and group participants, we will assess the course for its appropriateness for the intended audience
Benefits of the Academark Accreditation
Delivering measurable benefits to your business.
- A clear and relevant CPD provision will promote workforce trust, employee retention and attract new talent to join your team, your greatest investment.
- Demonstrate your commitment to CPD through a clear investment in learning and professional development through accredited training programmes supporting the career development of your workforce.
- Enhancing the trust of your learners by benchmarking your internal training against industry quality standards.
- Build external credibility to strengthen tenders, bids and recruitment.
- Gain the competitive edge and stand out from the competition and differentiate your courses in a crowded marketplace.
- Add value to your training provision through third-party certification.
- Affordable, scalable packages for every business size.
- Accredited training signals that your courses have been independently assessed against recognised professional standards.
How Academark works?
The Academark ethos is that accreditation should be transparent, supportive, straightforward and as stress free as possible.
Therefore, our clear and inclusive process is designed to help training providers and business owners demonstrate quality while maintaining the integrity of professional standards.
- Published accreditation framework & clear assessment criteria to save time and resources.
- Annual and Biennial certification with regular quality assurance reviews to ensure the training is up to date and fit for purpose.
- Permission to display the Academark quality mark on your website and training materials.
- Access to a self-service digital portal to manage your accreditation journey and renewals.
- Bespoke training courses, developed upon request, to complete any gaps in your training portfolio.
Apply for your accreditation today.
A step-by-step guide to accreditation
How is the quality assessed?
The Academark Quality Framework
Our Academark set of criteria is set against professional CPD benchmarks. These ensure a high quality training provision is demonstrated, with measurable impact, through materials that are workplace relevant, aligning to the needs of the learner, and fit for purpose.
The documents uploaded will be reviewed by an Academark assessor using the criteria below, each element is scored on a rating scale 1-5 and full feedback provided.
Delivery Methods & Accessibility
The format of the course should be appropriate to the content, engaging for the learner and fully accessible for diverse learner profiles.
Learning Outcomes
We are looking for clearly defined learning outcomes, that are measurable and time specific, aligned with the workplace and sector needs.
CDP Integration
Transparent and accurate CPD time allocation to align to learners CPD profile and achievements.
Quality Assurance
Evidence of internal reviews and continuous evolution to apply updates and improvements as deemed necessary by the course owner.
Learner Progress Tracking
Learner achievements and focus areas should be monitored and clearly documented to allow actionable feedback.
Course Design
Follows a logical structure and demonstrate relevant and up to date content and references.
Trainer Competence
The trainer or course owner should demonstrate relevant sector expertise and ability to facilitate the knowledge exchange clearly and effectively.
Assessment Validity
The required output and assessment criteria should align with the learning outcomes and course content.
Frequently asked questions
Academark FAQs
What makes Academark different?
We’re independent, academically powered, and fully transparent with no hidden costs or conflicts of interest.
How long does the accreditation process take?
Most accreditations are reviewed within 10 working days of submission.
Is it affordable for small businesses and sole traders?
Yes, our tiered pricing model is designed specifically for SMEs and freelancers.
How long does accreditation last?
Certification lasts one to two years, with regular reviews to maintain quality standards and changing business practice.
What happens if I need accreditation quickly?
We have an express service available for 5 working days or please speak to us and we’ll try our best to accommodate your request.
Ready to accredit your training?
Start your accreditation journey with Academark today
Take the next step towards recognised CPD accreditation and demonstrate the quality of your professional learning.
