CPD Standards Office · Provider ref 23047
CPD is undertaken in most countries around the world. The CPD Standards Office has an increasingly international reputation, and our accredited units carry weight for learners and organisations well beyond UK borders.
CPD Standards Office accreditation is issued and accepted globally across professional sectors. That means the units you complete with Find Your Inner Peace Ltd. — whether you're a SENCO in Essex, a nutritionist in Dubai, a nurse in Auckland or a family advocate abroad — are recognised where it counts. Verify us on the CPDSO directory ↗
Regional snapshot
Requirements vary by country and by how tightly each sector is regulated. Below is a snapshot of the regions where CPDSO accreditation carries recognised weight — and where our units are already relevant.
CPD is expected across most regulated professions — SRA, FCA, NMC, GMC, GPhC, GDC, RIBA, IET, CIPD and many more all publish CPD schemes. Our accredited units count toward those hours and are delivered in-person and online across the UK.
CPD requirements vary by country and by how tightly each sector is regulated. Western Europe has a large number of professional bodies with clear CPD schemes; Eastern Europe is steadily building similar structures. Our CPD Standards Office accreditation is recognised across European professional-body schemes.
In the US, CPD often goes by a different name — CE (Continuing Education), CPE (Continuing Professional Education), CME (medical) or CLE (legal). Requirements vary by state (e.g. lawyers in Alaska 4 hours per year, Ohio 24 hours over 2 years). International learners can use our accredited units toward many US professional schemes.
Demand for high-quality CPD is rising fast across the Gulf region, with strong value placed on UK-style learning structures. This makes our CPDSO-accredited units especially relevant for Middle East-based professionals working in regulated sectors, and for organisations commissioning UK-standard training.
CPD in Australia and New Zealand follows a very similar model to the UK — profession-led schemes, regulator oversight, and evidenced hours. Our CPDSO-accredited units are widely recognised alongside domestic providers.
CPD is an emerging practice across the African continent, with growing demand from professionals seeking evidenced ongoing learning — particularly in health, education and community sectors, all areas our units directly serve.
Why it matters for our cohorts
Whether you're working in the UK, moving abroad, or based overseas and want UK-standard training, our accredited units are built to travel with you.
Whether you're relocating, taking an international placement, or supporting UK expat families, CPDSO-accredited hours travel with you. Our certificates are accepted globally across professional sectors.
UK-standard CPD carries strong reputational weight in the Middle East, Europe, Australasia and beyond. Studying with a CPDSO-accredited provider signals quality to employers, regulators and clients in your region.
Schools, universities, corporates and health services with staff across multiple countries can use our accredited units to give every team member the same quality-assured foundation in neurodiversity, brain health and regulation.
Background
The extent of CPD in any country depends largely on three things:
Note on the US: CPD is often referred to as CE (Continuing Education), CPE (Continuing Professional Education), CME (medical) or CLE (legal). With over 4,000 professional bodies across the country and different requirements in each of the 50 states, evidenced accredited hours are increasingly valuable — and our CPDSO certificates are widely accepted as credible international evidence.
Complete our accredited units in-person or online — CPDSO certification travels with you across sectors and borders. Whether you're a UK professional, an international learner, or an organisation with global teams, we're here to help.
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