CPD Certification
Enhance your training programme’s credibility with IQN’s CPD certification!
Why Choose IQN for CPD Certification?
Proven UK Expertise
Unlike many CPD accreditation providers without formal external approval, IQN has deep expertise in UK quality assurance. The recognition of our qualifications under SCQF reinforces this credibility.
Stronger Brand Recognition
We offer competitive and affordable CPD certification packages to suit the needs of small and large providers alike, ensuring value for money and easy access to certification.
Stronger Brand Recognition
As an IQN-approved CPD provider, you can proudly display our certified CPD logo on your marketing materials, reinforcing your commitment to quality professional development.
Certified CPD Badge for Your Training
As an IQN-approved CPD provider, you receive a Certified CPD badge and logo to add to your in-house certificates. This reinforces the credibility of your learning programmes and enhances their value.
LEAD Standards for Quality Assurance
IQN’s CPD certification follows our proprietary LEAD standards, ensuring your CPD activities meet recognised quality benchmarks and industry compliance.
LEAD Standards for IQN CPD Certification
LEAD stands for four key criteria that uphold our commitment to quality. Our LEAD criteria include: Legal Compliance, Educational Excellence, Accountability, and Development.
Legal Compliance
We verify that all CPD activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring that programmes operate within the required legal framework.
Educational Excellence
We evaluate CPD activities to confirm they provide meaningful learning experiences, align with industry needs, and are delivered by qualified professionals.
Accountability
We verify that providers maintain clear learner guidelines, transparent appeal processes, and fair complaint procedures to support an effective learning experience
Development
We evaluate whether providers implement structured feedback systems and continuous improvement processes to enhance learning outcomes and overall training quality.
Annual Fees for CPD Certification
Our CPD certification service offers flexible pricing to suit providers of all sizes, whether you offer a single CPD course or multiple programmes. Choose from the following options:
- £360 per year for up to 5 CPD programmes or courses
- £480 per year for up to 10 CPD programmes or courses
- £600 per year for up to 20 CPD programmes or courses
For providers with more than 20 activities, we offer customised annual membership pricing. Contact us to discuss a tailored solution for your needs.
CPD Certification Across Diverse Industries
IQN provides CPD accreditation across a wide range of industries and sectors. These include, but are not limited to:
Health & Social Care | Education & Training | Legal & Compliance | Finance & Accounting | Engineering & Construction | IT & Technology | Human Resources | Marketing & Sales | Project Management | Hospitality & Tourism | Public Sector & Government | Retail & Customer Service | Transport & Logistics | Environmental & Sustainability | Health & Safety | Manufacturing & Production | Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector | Leadership & Management
Our diverse industry coverage allows CPD providers to reach professionals across various fields, helping them maintain compliance, upskill, and advance their careers. However, IQN reserves the right to decline certification for CPD programmes that do not meet our rigorous quality standards or align with our ethical guidelines.
Process of Approval
Apply Online
Review of Application
Review of Application
The provider should review the LEAD Standards for CPD Certification thoroughly. Once the necessary documents have been prepared, they can proceed to submit their application online. We will provide support to the provider if any clarification is needed regarding the standards.
Review of Application
Review of Application
Review of Application
Upon receiving your complete application, we will review it within four weeks. If additional documents or clarifications are required, we will reach out to you during this period. Our team works collaboratively with providers to ensure full compliance with the LEAD Standards.
Approval and Payment
Review of Application
Approval and Payment
If your application meets our standards, you will receive a notification of approval. Upon approval, the membership fee must be paid according to the applicable payment band. Annual renewal fee will also be applicable at the anniversary.