Find the accreditation reference
It appears on the certificate, usually near the mark, in the form CPDA followed by a year and a number. A mark with no reference cannot be checked, and that in itself is a problem worth reporting.
Look the reference up
Search for it below. The entry shows the provider, the exact learning activity that was accredited, the CPD hours, the accreditation period and the current status.
Check the three details match
The provider name, the activity title and the date on your certificate should all sit inside the accreditation period shown on the register. A certificate dated outside the period was issued when the activity was not accredited.
Showing 7 of 7 entries.
| Reference | Provider | Learning activity | CPD hours | Accreditation period | Standards edition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPDA-2026-0104 | Example Training Ltd | Safeguarding essentials for frontline staff Health and social care | 4 | 14 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2027 | 2025 | Accredited |
| CPDA-2026-0118 | Sample Professional Institute | Anti money laundering update, annual conference session Financial services | 2 | 2 Mar 2026 to 1 Mar 2027 | 2025 | Accredited |
| CPDA-2026-0131 | Demonstration Learning Group | Introduction to data protection for line managers Cross sector | 3 | 19 Apr 2026 to 18 Apr 2027 | 2025 | Accredited with conditions |
| CPDA-2026-0147 | Example Training Ltd | Difficult conversations, practical workshop Cross sector | 6 | 8 May 2026 to 7 May 2027 | 2025 | Accredited |
| CPDA-2026-0162 | Placeholder Academy CIC | Mental health first aid refresher Health and social care | 4 | 1 Jun 2026 to 31 May 2027 | 2026 | Accredited |
| CPDA-2025-0912 | Illustrative Skills Partnership | Construction site supervision, blended programme Construction | 12 | 15 Sept 2025 to 14 Sept 2026 | 2025 | Under review |
| CPDA-2025-0733 | Specimen Learning Ltd | Fire safety awareness, e learning module Cross sector | 1 | 21 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2026 | 2025 | Withdrawn |
If it does not match
There are a few reasons a reference might not match, and only some of them are a problem.
| What you see | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| No entry for the reference | Either the reference has been mistyped, or no accreditation was ever granted. Check the characters, then report it. |
| Entry exists but names a different activity | The provider may be reusing one accreditation across several courses. That is outside the rules, because accreditation attaches to a specific activity. |
| Your certificate date falls outside the period | The activity was not accredited on the day you took it, even though the provider holds or held an accreditation at another time. |
| Status shows withdrawn | The accreditation has since been withdrawn. That does not invalidate a certificate issued while it was live, but the mark should no longer be in use. |
If something looks wrong, tell us. Reports can be made confidentially or anonymously, and we check every one.