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Designed to safeguard the Australian public by standardising high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation processes.
What is CPD Accreditation?
CPD accreditation is a formal mark of quality awarded to education providers whose courses have been independently evaluated and meet established Australian standards for professional development.
It ensures that the content, design, and delivery of educational programs are structured to enhance adult learning, maintain industry relevance, and support best practices.
know the trusted stamp of approval
Accredited programs are assessed against specific criteria, including clear learning objectives, appropriate instructional methods, and robust evaluation processes. This rigorous evaluation provides learners with confidence that their learning meets current industry standards and best practices.
The Australian Institute of CPD Standards team ensure each approved application aligns with contemporary, relevant, adult learning principles, and is free of marketing. Our assessment processes include review through our specialist education team prior to an independent peer review panel.With this rigour in processing, all Australians can confidently trust the Australian Institute of CPD Standard's trust mark of approval.
the meaning and value of cpd accreditation
CPD accreditation serves as a quality assurance mechanism, ensuring that approved activities offer relevancy and value to intended learners.
By achieving CPD accreditation, education providers demonstrate their commitment to excellence, instilling confidence in learners seeking purposeful, value-driven, professional development.
The Australian Institute of CPD Standard's accreditation trust mark allows education providers to go to market demonstrating compliance and their commitment to industry. It differentiates quality education to marketing campaigns.
By achieving CPD accreditation, education providers demonstrate their commitment to excellence, instilling confidence in learners seeking purposeful, value-driven, professional development.
The Australian Institute of CPD Standard's accreditation trust mark allows education providers to go to market demonstrating compliance and their commitment to industry. It differentiates quality education to marketing campaigns.
key benefits
increase engagement
Expand market trust
Education Providers
Enhance your reputation and brand as an ambassador of quality and compliance in education. Appeal to professionals seeking credible, valuable CPD opportunities
High quality and value
Professional Learners
Continue to build your professional relevance, maintain your mandated registrations and know the trust stamp of quality.
Be confident before you commit your time and resources
Employer of choice
Employee Retention
Providing current and regular mandatory activities with CPD accreditation to improve employee engagement and performance, reduce staff turn over, and maintain a competitive edge in industry
CPD regulation in australia explained
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a crucial aspect of maintaining professional standards and ensuring individuals remain current and competent in their field of specialty.
In Australia, CPD is regulated by industry-specific organisations to align with the needs and expectations of each sector, meaning each industry has its own regulating body or association that sets the CPD requirements for their registered members. These organisations ensure professionals meet their ongoing obligations to maintain relevance, registration, and/or appropriate licensing. Not meeting regulatory requirements may lead to limitations and restrictions placed on the individual's ability to practice within their profession. Learn more here.
the application process
The Australian Institute of CPD Standards offers a simplified, online application process allowing access to all. Find additional resources and tools to help build your CPD accreditation application or contact our team for tailored support.
Online application
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APPLICATION PACKAGE
Access step by step application guidelines with all required templates guiding you through your application process via our resource page.start your online application
Apply now!
Click on the 'Apply Now' button and use the resource templates to fill in the application.select Learner profiles
Independent peer review
One application may be relevant to multiple scopes of learners for interprofessional learning. Select all titles of intended learners relevant to your activity.secure payment
submit your application
Upon payment, submission is automatic. You can expect our processes to be completed within three weeks from submission and payment.behind the scenes
Applications are processed
Australian CPD Standard processes are supported by a team of education specialists and independent peer reviewers. Every application will be reviewed by a minimum of three independent peer reviewers for each selected scope of practice, offering feedback for quality assurance and continuous improvements.Collateral
TRUST STAMP OF approval Verification
Upon VERIFICATION approval, applicants will be emailed with a notice of success along with supporting collateral including a unique trust stamp of approval and Certificate of Completion.Collateral
Trust stamp of approval Accreditation
Upon ACCREDITATION approval, applicants will be emailed with a notice of success along with supporting collateral including a unique trust stamp of approval and Certificate of Completion.learners
self upload
Completed learners use their Certificate of Completion to evidence their CPD with their registered CPD home/College.evaluation of feedback
continuous improvement
Implementation of learnings from the Evaluation Form ensures robust quality assurance and continuous improvement for future educational activities.
