Accreditation Framework

National CPD Certification UK

The C.A.R.E.S. Framework

A rigorous, multi-stage process ensuring professional growth, verified quality, and sustainable accreditation.

Stage 1: Application & Eligibility (C – Credit & Compliance)

Application Submission: Providers submit full program and trainer details with supporting documents.
Eligibility Check: Verification of legal registration, trainer qualifications, curriculum standards, and CPD credit rules.
Outcome: Eligible → proceed to Stage 2, else guidance for resubmission.

Stage 2: Document Review & Mapping (A – Assessment & Accreditation)

Map learning objectives to professional competencies aligned with UK/International standards.
Verify trainer expertise and ensure fair, transparent, outcome-based assessments.
Decision: Meets requirements → Stage 3; gaps → corrective action.

Stage 3: Quality Assurance Audit (R – Reflection & Reporting)

Independent on-site or virtual audit of delivery, engagement, and facilities.
Portfolio sampling to confirm participation and reflection documentation.
Audit report categorizes findings as Compliant, Minor, or Major Non-conformance.

Stage 4: Evidence & Evaluation (E – Evidence & Evaluation)

Verification of authentic certificates and badges.
Impact evaluation using pre/post assessments and case studies.
Panel review for final scoring on curriculum, trainer, delivery, and QA.

Stage 5: Accreditation & Recognition (S – Standards & Sustainability)

Accredited providers receive certification and public listing (valid 3 years).
Annual self-assessment, random audits, and mid-term reviews required.
Providers must show continuous improvement and alignment with updated standards.

Renewal & Continuous Compliance

Renewal application 6 months before expiry.
Streamlined audit for compliant providers.
Ensures innovation, curriculum updates, and sustained relevance.

C. A. R. E.S

Our Framework for Quality, Impact & Sustainability

C

Credit & Compliance

Application & Eligibility

A

Assessment & Accreditation

Document & Curriculum Review

R

Reflection & Reporting

Quality Assurance Audit

E

Evidence & Evaluation

Verification of Impact

S

Standards & Sustainability

Accreditation, Monitoring, Renewal