Back to Playbooks
LIVE • 14 pages

CPD Courses

A step-by-step guide to organising CPD courses, from designing your programme and getting it accredited through to issuing certificates.

View Full Playbook (PDF)

Where do you want to start?

Choose your entry point based on where you are in your event journey

Event Lifecycle Framework

DESIGN PHASE
  • Learning outcomes and objectives mapping
  • Accreditation requirements and CPD credit allocation
  • Curriculum structure and session planning
  • Speaker and facilitator selection criteria
  • Assessment methodology design
  • Resource and materials preparation

12-Week CPD Course Timeline

A structured timeline covering every phase from course design through to certification and quality review.

Weeks 12-9
Course Design & Accreditation
Weeks 8-5
Registration & Marketing
Weeks 4-1
Final Prep & Delivery
Post-Course
Certification & Quality Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What Makes This Playbook Different

Accreditation-First Approach

Built around ISCP CPD requirements so your course is compliant from day one

Learning Outcome Frameworks

Structured templates for mapping objectives to assessments and CPD credits

Quality Assurance Built In

Feedback loops and evaluation tools embedded at every stage of delivery

Certificate & Audit Trail

Complete documentation system for CPD compliance and participant records

Flexible Delivery Formats

Guidance for in-person, virtual, and hybrid CPD course delivery

Participant Engagement Tools

Interactive learning techniques and assessment methods to maximise learning outcomes

Quick Stats

Pages

14

Read Time

22 mins

For

CPD Committees

Updated

Feb 2026

CPD Course Templates

Ready-to-use templates for CPD course planning and delivery

💡 Pro Tip: Download all templates at the start of planning to keep everything organized

Ready to Get Started?

Download the complete playbook and start planning your CPD course today.

View PDF