CPD Professional Standards Institute (CPD PSI) Accreditation
Royal Open College is a member of the CPD Professional Standards Institute (CPD PSI), and our courses are accredited in line with CPD PSI standards. CPD PSI evaluates training materials, learning objectives and delivery methods against Continuing Professional Development (CPD) criteria, so your learning carries recognised professional development value.
Organisation | CPD Professional Standards Institute (CPD PSI) |
Type | CPD accreditation and professional standards body |
Royal Open College status | Member, with CPD PSI-accredited courses |
What it assesses | Training materials, learning objectives and delivery methods |
Learning formats it covers | Online courses, workshops, seminars, webinars and B2B training |
Most relevant to | Anyone who needs to log CPD for their job, employer or professional body |
What Is CPD PSI?
CPD PSI focuses on Continuing Professional Development accreditation. CPD PSI provides guidance, accreditation and recognition to organisations and trainers, helping make sure learning programmes meet CPD standards. It accredits a wide range of learning activities, including online courses, workshops, seminars, webinars and business-to-business training sessions.
What CPD PSI Brings to Royal Open College Learners
The unique value of CPD PSI is independent evaluation of how a course is designed. CPD PSI looks at the three building blocks of good learning: what you study, what you should achieve and how it is delivered. For you, that means:
- Clear learning objectives: CPD PSI checks that each course states what you will be able to do by the end, so you can judge its value before you start.
- Measurable CPD value: accredited learning helps you record meaningful CPD for appraisals, revalidation or professional body requirements.
- Well-designed online delivery: CPD PSI assesses delivery methods, which supports a self-paced online format that is structured and easy to follow.
- Credibility on your CV: a CPD PSI-accredited certificate shows employers that your learning met an external professional standard.
- Learning that keeps pace with change: CPD is about staying current, and CPD PSI standards encourage content that reflects today’s workplace.
How CPD PSI Accreditation Supports Course Quality
CPD PSI explains that its accreditation process evaluates training materials, learning objectives and delivery methods against CPD standards, helping programmes demonstrate quality, relevance and measurable value. At Royal Open College, this supports:
- clear learning outcomes on every accredited course
- structured, logically organised course materials
- practical, workplace-relevant content
- assessment-based progression and digital certification
- regular course updates and learner-focused support
Course Areas with CPD Value
CPD PSI-aligned accreditation adds professional development value across our course areas, including health and social care, safeguarding, teaching and education, business and leadership, food hygiene, first aid, accounting and finance, personal development and workplace compliance. Check each course page to confirm its accreditation and CPD hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPD PSI?
CPD PSI, the CPD Professional Standards Institute, is an organisation that provides CPD accreditation, guidance and recognition to training providers and trainers.
Are Royal Open College courses CPD PSI accredited?
Royal Open College is a CPD PSI member and our courses are accredited in line with CPD PSI standards. Each course page confirms its accreditation.
What does CPD PSI assess?
CPD PSI assesses training materials, learning objectives and delivery methods against CPD standards.
Can I use a CPD PSI-accredited course for my CPD record?
Yes. Accredited courses are designed to support CPD. Check with your employer or professional body about how they record CPD hours, as requirements vary.
Keep Growing with Accredited CPD
CPD PSI accreditation gives your learning independent professional recognition and clear, measurable value. Whether you are starting a new career or keeping your skills current, Royal Open College’s CPD PSI-accredited courses help you move forward with purpose.
