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An accreditation number per course, approved CPD-hours wording for your certificates, and a listing in the members directory.
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Independent CPD accreditation · United States
Training is easy to sell. Competence is harder to prove.
We review courses, e-learning and events in health and safety, lifting, construction, food safety and other high-consequence fields, and accredit the ones that meet a published standard. We deliver no training of our own.
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IndependentWe never deliver or sell training.
Course by courseEach activity reviewed on its own.
Published standardEight criteria, public before you apply.
Public registerEvery member and activity listed.
Expert assessorsReviewed by people from the trade.
Who comes to us
Three kinds of visitor, three different jobs. Pick the one that fits.
Have your in-house programs reviewed
Site inductions, rigging refreshers and food safety onboarding, checked against an external standard your clients and auditors can see.
Become an employer member →Check before you trust a certificate
Look up a provider by country, or verify an accreditation number in seconds without contacting the training company.
Verify a certificate →From enquiry to register in five steps
Typical review time is four to six weeks from a complete submission. Every decision comes with a written report.
- Enquire
Email support@thecpd.net with a short description of what you want accredited.
- Submit
Upload outcomes, materials, assessments and trainer CVs through the provider portal.
- Expert review
A subject assessor checks it against the eight criteria. Practical courses may be observed.
- Decision
Approved, approved with conditions, or not approved, with feedback either way.
- Listed
Accreditation number, register entry, mark usage rights and certificate wording.
Fields where getting it wrong hurts people
Our assessor panel is built around safety-critical and technical training. Each sector has its own reviewers and its own checklist.
Why providers choose us
A review that makes the course better
- We never compete with youNo courses, no learners, no conflict.
- Reviewed by your own tradeA rigging course goes to a lifting professional; a HACCP course goes to a food safety specialist.
- Written feedback every timeEven approved courses get notes on what to tighten.
- Certificates that check outApproved wording, CPD hours and a QR code that leads to the register.
Checking a certificate?
Enter a member number. No account needed.
Get accredited
What we accredit, and how
Seven routes, one standard. Not sure which fits? Email support@thecpd.net with a few lines about your training.
COURSE · valid 2 years
Course accreditation
Classroom, on-site or blended courses. We review outcomes, content, delivery, assessment and trainer competence.
E-LEARNING · valid 2 years
E-learning accreditation
Self-paced online courses, plus platform usability, identity checks and assessment integrity.
WEBINAR · valid 1 year
Webinars and live online
Single sessions or series. Outcomes, presenter, content and attendance records.
EVENT · per event
Conferences and events
Session programme, speakers, CPD hours per session and attendance tracking.
ORGANIZATION · valid 3 years
Training organization
Your management system for course design, trainer selection, records and complaints, then each course on its own.
TRAINER · valid 3 years
Trainer accreditation
Subject competence, teaching ability and an observed session for the person at the front of the room.
EMPLOYER · valid 2 years
In-house programs
Company inductions and internal courses, held to the same criteria as external training.
FEES
Fees on request
Fees depend on the route and the number of activities. We quote after a short call or email.
CPD hours
How we set CPD hours
CPD hours count active learning only: instruction, practical work and assessment, rounded down to the nearest half hour. Breaks, registration, networking and promotional content do not count.
For e-learning, hours come from the assessor's timed walkthrough checked against pilot learner times.
Accredited certificates state CPD hours. They never state IACET CEUs, OSHA approval or certification-body status.
Application checklist
Send these with your application. Missing items are the most common cause of delay.
| Item | What we need |
|---|---|
| Course summary | Title, description, target audience, delivery mode, duration |
| Learning outcomes | Five to eight measurable outcomes tied to real tasks |
| Materials | Slides, workbook, videos, or e-learning access for the assessor |
| Timetable | Session plan with minutes per topic, practical and assessment time |
| Assessments | Tests with answer keys and pass marks; practical checklists where relevant |
| Trainers | CVs, credentials and field experience for each instructor |
| Certificate | Sample certificate and how certificate numbers are issued |
| Feedback | Learner evaluation form and how results are acted on |
| Existing approvals | OSHA Outreach authorization, state board approvals or other recognitions, if any |
theCPD.net Accreditation Standard · v1.0
The eight criteria every activity must meet
Published before anyone applies, and applied the same way to a one-person trainer and a national provider.
| No. | Criterion | The assessor checks | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Purpose & audience | A clear target audience and a real training need | Course description |
| C2 | Learning outcomes | Specific, measurable outcomes tied to tasks on the job | Outcome list |
| C3 | Content quality | Accurate, current, matched to regulations and consensus standards, free of sales material | Full materials, references |
| C4 | Delivery & engagement | Methods suit the outcomes; practical work wherever the job is practical | Lesson plan, timetable |
| C5 | Assessment | Every outcome assessed; defined pass mark; scored checklists for practical skills | Tests, keys, checklists |
| C6 | Trainer competence | Subject expertise and the ability to teach and assess adults | Trainer CVs, credentials |
| C7 | Records & certificates | Attendance, results and certificates issued and kept correctly | Sample certificate, record policy |
| C8 | Evaluation & improvement | Learner feedback collected and acted on; content reviewed on a schedule | Feedback form, review log |
What we can and cannot accredit
Some approvals belong to agencies and certification bodies. Our accreditation sits alongside them and never replaces them.
| Area | Official approval comes from | What theCPD.net can do |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA 10/30-hour cards | OSHA authorized Outreach trainers and listed online providers | Accredit the wider course for CPD hours; never issue or imply a DOL card |
| Food handler and food manager | ANAB-accredited programs; state and local health departments | Accredit food safety training for CPD hours |
| Crane operator, rigger, signal person | NCCCO and other accredited certifiers | Accredit training and exam preparation; never present it as certification |
| IACET CEUs | IACET Accredited Providers only | Not offered. We award CPD hours |
| First aid and CPR cards | AHA, Red Cross, HSI, ASHI and similar | Accredit related awareness courses |
| State licensing CE | Each state board (engineering, nursing, insurance) | Accredit for CPD hours; board approval is separate |
theCPD.net accreditation is an independent quality mark. It does not replace approvals required by OSHA, state agencies, licensing boards or certification bodies.
Sectors
Fifteen sectors, each with its own assessors
Content is checked against the regulations and consensus standards of each field. These references tell providers what assessors expect. They are not claims of approval by those agencies.
| Sector | Typical activities | Content checked against |
|---|
Sector spotlight · Lifting & Rigging
Lifting failures kill. The training has to work.
A rigging course should leave every learner able to estimate a load, choose and inspect gear, and rig safely. Passing a quiz is not enough. Our lifting assessors check content against OSHA 1926 Subpart CC and the ASME B30 series, and expect a practical element wherever the job is practical.
- Current editionsStandards cited at the edition in force.
- Real calculationsLoad weight, centre of gravity and sling-angle tension exercises.
- Hands on gearInspection of real slings, shackles and hooks, with a scored practical checklist.
Become a member
Join the register
Membership is how providers, trainers, employers and event organizers hold theCPD.net accreditation. Tell us who you are and what you deliver, and we will reply within two business days with the right route and fees.
TP · TRAINING PROVIDER
Provider member
Companies and colleges delivering courses, e-learning or blended training.
- Course-by-course accreditation
- Directory listing
- Mark and certificate wording
TR · TRAINER
Trainer member
Independent instructors and assessors.
- Trainer accreditation
- Personal directory entry
- Observed-session report
EM · EMPLOYER
Employer member
Companies running their own in-house programs.
- In-house program review
- Evidence for clients and audits
- Directory listing
EV · EVENTS
Event member
Conference, seminar and webinar organizers.
- CPD hours per session
- Attendance record rules
- Event listing
Your enquiry is ready
Copy the text below and email it to support@thecpd.net. We reply within two business days.
Verify
Verify a member
Enter a member number (for example M-0007). Results come straight from the members register.
Report a concern
Seen our mark on training that isn't in the directory, or a certificate you think is fake? Email support@thecpd.net with the provider name, what you saw and any photos. We investigate every report and can suspend or withdraw accreditation.
About
We check the training so everyone else can trust it
theCPD.net is an independent CPD accreditation body based in the United States. We review training against a published standard and accredit the activities that meet it.
We do not design, sell or deliver training, so we have no reason to approve anything that is not good enough. Certificates are everywhere; quality is not. Workers, employers and clients need a fast, honest way to know a course was well designed, taught by competent people and assessed fairly. That is what our mark stands for.
What we stand for
- IndependenceNo training, no shared ownership with providers, no self-accreditation.
- RigourEvery activity reviewed by someone who knows the subject.
- TransparencyOur standard, process and directory are public.
- FairnessThe same criteria for everyone, and an appeal route for every decision.
Governance
How decisions are made and challenged.
Who decides
Assessors recommend. A separate accreditation manager decides. Appeals go to a panel with no part in the original review.
Advisory panel
Practitioners from safety, lifting, food safety and adult education review the Standard each year and audit a sample of decisions.
Appeals
Providers may appeal within 30 days of a decision by writing to support@thecpd.net. Outcome within 30 days.
Complaints
Anyone may complain about a member, a certificate or theCPD.net itself. Acknowledged within 2 business days.
Contact
Talk to us about accreditation
Accreditation enquiries, fees, verification questions and reports all go to one address. We reply within two business days.
support@thecpd.net
We publish no prices on this site. Fees are quoted per enquiry.
Common questions
Do you deliver training?
No. We only review and accredit training delivered by others.
How much does accreditation cost?
Fees depend on the route and the number of activities. Email support@thecpd.net for a quote.
How long does a review take?
Typically four to six weeks from a complete submission.
Do you award CEUs?
No. We award CPD hours. IACET CEUs can only be issued by IACET Accredited Providers.
Do you accept members outside the United States?
Yes. Content must reflect the rules where the learners work, and our assessors check that.
Will my professional body accept your CPD hours?
Each body decides. Most accept documented, structured learning. Check with yours before you enrol.
What if my course is not approved?
You receive a written report. You can revise and resubmit, or appeal within 30 days.
Legal · Last updated 3 November 2026
Privacy Policy
How theCPD.net handles the personal information you send us.
Who we are
theCPD.net is an independent CPD accreditation body. In this policy, "we" means theCPD.net. You can reach us at support@thecpd.net.
What we collect
We collect what you choose to send us: your name, job title, organization, email address, phone number, country, city, website and the details of your training. We receive it when you email us, including emails you prepare with the membership enquiry form.
This website does not set tracking or advertising cookies and does not ask you to create an account.
How the enquiry form works
The membership enquiry form on this site builds the text of an email in your browser. It does not send your details to us or to anyone else. Nothing is transmitted until you send the email yourself.
How we use it
- To reply to your enquiry and explain accreditation routes and fees.
- To process an application, carry out a review and keep the accreditation record.
- To contact you about your membership or about a concern raised about a certificate.
The members directory
The directory lists member organizations by name, city, country, website, training scope and member number. It lists organizations and does not publish personal email addresses.
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Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We share it only with assessors and advisers who need it to handle your enquiry or application, and where the law requires.
How long we keep it
We keep enquiry emails for as long as needed to deal with them, and accreditation records for as long as the accreditation is active and for a reasonable period afterwards to support verification and appeals.
Your choices and rights
You can ask us to tell you what we hold about you, correct it, or delete it by emailing support@thecpd.net. Residents of California and other US states with privacy laws may have additional rights, and we will honor valid requests. Residents of other countries may have similar rights under their local law.
Changes
We will post any change to this policy on this page with a new date.
Legal · Last updated 3 November 2026
Terms of Use
The rules for using this website and the theCPD.net accreditation mark.
Using this site
You may use this website to learn about theCPD.net, search the members directory and send us an enquiry. You may not use it to scrape the directory in bulk, to impersonate a member, or to misrepresent an accreditation.
What accreditation means
theCPD.net accreditation is an independent quality mark awarded to training activities, providers, trainers and employers that meet our published Standard. It is not a government approval and does not replace approvals required by OSHA, state agencies, licensing boards or certification bodies. Accredited certificates state CPD hours. They do not state IACET CEUs or OSHA cards.
Each professional body, employer or board decides for itself whether it accepts CPD hours. Check with them before you enrol.
Use of the mark
- Only accredited members may use the theCPD.net mark, and only next to the activity that is accredited.
- Do not use the mark on your whole website as if all activities were accredited.
- Remove the mark immediately when accreditation expires, is suspended or is withdrawn.
Accuracy of the directory
We work to keep the directory accurate, but members change. To check a status, contact us at support@thecpd.net. Reports of misuse are investigated and may lead to suspension or withdrawal.
Liability
This website is provided as is. To the extent the law allows, theCPD.net is not liable for losses arising from reliance on the content of this site or from the training delivered by members. Members are responsible for their own training and certificates.
Complaints and appeals
Providers may appeal an accreditation decision within 30 days by writing to support@thecpd.net. Anyone may raise a complaint about a member, a certificate or theCPD.net, and we acknowledge it within 2 business days.
Changes and governing law
We may update these terms and will post the new date here. These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which theCPD.net is organized.
Legal · Last updated 3 November 2026
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