Accreditation Process

A structured, transparent pathway from application to accredited status for holistic therapy, wellness and beauty training providers. Our streamlined process delivers decisions in as little as 48 hours.

Step 1Within 24-48 hours

Initial Application Review

Complete the online application form with your organisation details, programme information and supporting documentation.

  • Organisation profile and governance information
  • Programme overview, learning outcomes and delivery format
  • Tutor qualifications and industry experience
  • Sample course materials and assessment methods
  • Initial compliance and completeness review
Step 22-10 working days

Accreditation Assessment

Our accreditation panel evaluates your programmes against CPD.me standards for holistic, wellness and beauty education.

  • Review against accreditation standards
  • Practical and theoretical learning evaluation
  • Assessment structure review
  • CPD hours allocation assessment
  • Industry alignment and quality assurance checks

Foundation applications are typically reviewed faster than larger academy submissions.

Step 31-5 working days

Feedback & Clarifications

Where required, additional information or clarification requests may be issued before final approval.

  • Requests for supplementary evidence
  • Optional programme amendments
  • Clarification of learning outcomes
  • Final compliance adjustments
  • Direct communication with the accreditation team
Step 4Within 24-72 hours after approval

Accreditation Decision

Approved providers receive their accreditation outcome and provider recognition materials.

  • Accreditation certificate issued
  • CPD hours confirmed
  • Provider directory listing activated
  • Accreditation badge access
  • Provider dashboard unlocked
Step 5Annual

Ongoing Quality Monitoring

Maintain your accreditation through annual renewal and ongoing quality assurance monitoring.

  • Annual quality review
  • Programme update notifications
  • Student feedback summaries
  • Accreditation renewal management
  • Continued standards monitoring

Typical Turnaround

Most accreditation applications are completed within 48 hours to 4 weeks depending on application size, number of programmes submitted, responsiveness to clarification requests, and accreditation level selected.

Foundation applications are typically processed significantly faster.

Priority Fast Track Review

Target turnaround within 72 working hours

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