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From 6 to 89: The Rapid Expansion of CPD Accreditation Organisations
February 19, 2026 8 min read

From 6 to 89: The Rapid Expansion of CPD Accreditation Organisations

The number of CPD accreditation organisations operating has grown from approximately 6 in early 2023 to 89 as of February 2026 — a fourteenfold increase in under three years, in a market with no mandatory regulation or standardised assessment criteria. This post examines what is driving that growth, what it means for training providers and learners, and how The CPD Register is working to bring transparency and accountability to an increasingly crowded sector.

Transforming CPD Through Practice-Based Research: Insights from a DProf
November 27, 2025 5 min read

Transforming CPD Through Practice-Based Research: Insights from a DProf

This blog post explores why a Doctorate in Professional Studies (DProf) was chosen over a traditional PhD to research Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation, highlighting how this approach combines academic rigour with practical impact to enhance consistency, transparency, and trust across the CPD sector.

The CPD Register’s Research Project is complete!
November 20, 2025 2 min read

The CPD Register’s Research Project is complete!

This independent study examined the current landscape of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the UK. It explored how accreditation is perceived and valued by learners and training providers, and investigated the challenges presented by the rapid growth of CPD accreditation organisations and the need for greater consistency, transparency, and accountability within the sector.