Examples of Activities Eligible for CPD Accreditation

CPD.me.uk provides CPD accreditation for a wide range of training activities across beauty, holistic therapy, wellness, hairdressing, coaching, professional development and education.

This page gives examples of the types of courses, workshops, webinars, masterclasses, programmes and learning activities that may be suitable for CPD accreditation.

Please note: The activities listed on this page are examples only. This is not a complete or exhaustive list of everything we may be able to accredit.

If you cannot see your course, workshop, training programme or activity listed here, please get in touch. We review applications individually and may still be able to accredit your activity if it meets our CPD quality standards.

Types of learning activities we may accredit

  • Online courses
  • In-person courses
  • Workshops
  • Webinars
  • Masterclasses
  • Training programmes
  • Practitioner training
  • Facilitator training
  • Tutor-led training
  • Digital education content
  • Professional development activities
  • Retreat-based learning activities
  • Refresher training
  • Skill-building sessions

Beauty course examples

  • Facials
  • Skincare
  • Advanced skincare
  • Dermaplaning
  • Microneedling theory
  • Chemical peel theory
  • Lash lifts
  • Lash tinting
  • Brow lamination
  • Brow tinting
  • Henna brows
  • Make-up artistry
  • Bridal make-up
  • Gel polish
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Nail art
  • Acrylic nail theory
  • Waxing
  • Body treatments
  • Spray tanning
  • Client consultation
  • Salon hygiene and safety
  • Beauty business skills

Holistic therapy course examples

  • Holistic massage
  • Indian head massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Reiki
  • Reiki Seichem
  • Crystal healing
  • Sound healing
  • Chakra balancing
  • Energy healing
  • Breathwork
  • Meditation
  • Guided visualisation
  • Mindfulness
  • Relaxation therapy
  • Somatic wellbeing practices
  • Emotional wellbeing techniques
  • Spiritual development workshops
  • Holistic self-care training

Wellness and coaching course examples

  • Life coaching
  • Wellbeing coaching
  • Confidence coaching
  • Mindset coaching
  • Stress management
  • Resilience training
  • Journaling workshops
  • Therapeutic journaling
  • EFT tapping
  • NLP-based personal development
  • Goal setting workshops
  • Self-care programmes
  • Women’s wellbeing workshops
  • Workplace wellbeing
  • Emotional intelligence training
  • Personal growth programmes
  • Retreat education sessions
  • Health and lifestyle education

Hairdressing and barbering course examples

  • Hair cutting theory
  • Hair colouring theory
  • Colour correction theory
  • Hair styling
  • Blow drying
  • Hair extensions theory
  • Scalp care
  • Bridal hair
  • Barbering theory
  • Men’s grooming
  • Client consultation
  • Salon safety
  • Professional standards
  • Hair and beauty business skills

Other professional development examples

  • Teaching skills
  • Trainer development
  • Client care
  • Communication skills
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Ethics and professional boundaries
  • Reflective practice
  • Health and safety
  • Business development
  • Marketing for practitioners
  • Practice management
  • Confidence and professional growth

Important note

CPD accreditation confirms that a learning activity has been reviewed for continuing professional development purposes. It does not replace regulated qualifications, licence requirements, insurance requirements or any legal obligation required to practise a specific treatment, therapy or profession.

Training providers are responsible for ensuring that their course content, tutor experience, insurance, safety procedures, learner guidance and professional standards are appropriate for the activity being taught.

Can’t see your course listed?

The examples on this page are provided as guidance only. Many specialist, niche and emerging subjects may still be suitable for CPD accreditation.

If your course, workshop, webinar, masterclass, retreat, training programme or educational content is not listed, please get in touch before applying. Our team will be happy to advise whether your activity may be suitable for CPD accreditation.

To apply for CPD accreditation, you will first need to create an account or log in. Once registered, you can choose your accreditation level, purchase your accreditation and submit your application for review.