What CPD Europe Accreditation Means for You
When a training provider carries the CPD Europe mark, you can be confident that their programmes have been independently assessed for quality, accuracy, and professional standards.
What CPD Europe Accreditation Guarantees
Not all continuing professional development is equal. Healthcare professionals deserve assurance that the time they invest in learning meets rigorous quality standards. When you attend a CPD Europe accredited programme, you know that an independent assessor has verified the following on your behalf.
Current, Evidence-Based Content
All content has been reviewed against current clinical guidelines, WHO standards, and evidence-based practice within the past three years. Outdated or unsubstantiated material is flagged for correction before accreditation is granted.
Qualified, Declared Faculty
Course teachers and speakers hold verifiable credentials relevant to the subject area. All faculty have declared conflicts of interest in accordance with CPD Europe’s transparency policy.
Active Learning — Not Just Attendance
CPD Europe accredited programmes require learners to demonstrate competence, not simply complete hours. Each programme includes knowledge assessment before and after the learning experience.
Verifiable Certificates
Your CPD Europe certificate carries a unique reference code that any employer, licensing body, or regulator can verify online in seconds at france-asf.fr/cpd-europe/verify-accreditation/.
Transparent Credits
CPD Europe credits are based on actual structured learning time. One CPD Europe credit equals one hour of structured, assessable activity — no inflation of hours or credits.
Ethical Standards
Providers must have written policies on academic integrity, complaints, and learner data. CPD Europe monitors compliance at every renewal cycle.
How CPD Europe Accredited Programmes Work
Every CPD Europe accredited programme follows a structured learner pathway — from first enrolment to certified completion.
CPD Europe Credits: More Than Just Online Courses
CPD Europe accredits the full range of structured professional learning activities. As a healthcare professional, you can earn CPD Europe credits from any of the following — provided the activity is delivered by a CPD Europe accredited provider.
Conferences & Congresses
Medical conferences, scientific symposia, and specialty congresses with structured educational sessions. Credits are based on verified attendance at structured scientific and educational programme sessions.
Seminars & Workshops
Live skill-building workshops, clinical technique seminars, grand rounds, and master classes. Credits reflect the structured learning time with active participation requirements.
Online Courses & E-Learning
Self-paced modules, video lecture series, and blended learning programmes. The most common format — 500+ accredited online courses are available now at GMJ Academy.
Webinars & Live-Stream Events
Live-streamed educational events, online grand rounds, and interactive webinars hosted by accredited providers. Attendance is verified and credits are issued on completion of the post-session assessment.
Journal-Based Learning
Structured reading programmes, CME articles, and self-assessment tests linked to peer-reviewed publications — provided the journal module is submitted and approved under a CPD Europe accreditation.
Podcasts & Audio Series
Medical education podcasts with structured learning objectives and confirmed learner reflection or assessment components, delivered by an accredited provider.
Attending a conference? Ask the organiser whether the event is CPD Europe accredited. If it is, your verified attendance at structured scientific sessions earns CPD Europe credits — the organiser will issue your certificate with a unique verification code on conclusion of the event.
CPD Europe Accredited Courses — Available Now
GMJ Academy is the first and founding CPD Europe accredited provider, with over 500 courses available online in English and Georgian. All GMJ Academy programmes carry the CPD Europe accreditation mark.
GMJ Academy — 500+ Accredited Courses
GMJ Academy (academy.gmj.ge) is the e-learning platform of the Georgian Medical Journal, delivering accredited online CPD for healthcare professionals. Courses cover hospital quality, primary care, long-term care, patient safety, laboratory medicine, infection control, digital health, and healthcare management — all assessed and approved by CPD Europe.
Languages: English & Georgian | Format: Self-paced, online | Certificates: CPD Europe verifiable
Verify a CPD Europe Certificate
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CPD, CME, and CPD Europe Credits — What Is the Difference?
Healthcare professionals are often asked to record and report CPD or CME hours for licence renewal and professional registration. Here is what the main terms mean and how CPD Europe credits relate to each.
| Term | What It Means | Issued By |
|---|---|---|
| CME (Continuing Medical Education) | Formal medical education activity meeting specialty-college or licensing-body standards. Usually refers specifically to medicine. | Medical societies, licensing bodies, accredited CME providers |
| CPD (Continuing Professional Development) | All planned learning activities for professional development. Broader than CME — covers all health professions and all learning types. | Professional associations, employers, accredited CPD providers |
| ECMEC® Credits (UEMS/EACCME) | European CME Credits awarded by UEMS-EACCME, recognised in many EU member states for physician licence renewal. | UEMS-EACCME (not CPD Europe) |
| CPD Europe Credits | Independent quality-verified credits. One credit = one hour of structured, assessed learning. Equivalent to European CME credit conventions. | CPD Europe (issued by accredited providers) |
CPD Europe accreditation is an independent quality mark. CPD Europe credits are not automatically recognised for mandatory licence renewal purposes unless your professional regulatory body or employer explicitly accepts them. We encourage learners to confirm with their own regulatory body which CPD is accepted for their specific requirements.
Learner Rights Under CPD Europe Accreditation
When you enrol with a CPD Europe accredited provider, the accreditation conditions protect your interests as a learner.
As a learner with a CPD Europe accredited provider, you have the right to:
- Receive course content that is current, evidence-based, and free from undisclosed commercial bias
- Know the qualifications and declared conflicts of interest of the faculty before you enrol
- Receive a verifiable CPD Europe certificate within 30 days of successful completion
- Have your personal data handled in accordance with applicable data protection law (including GDPR where applicable)
- Submit a complaint to the provider about course quality, and to escalate to CPD Europe if the provider does not resolve your complaint within 30 days
- Withdraw from an online course within 14 days of purchase if you are a consumer (B2C), subject to any exception where the course has been fully delivered digitally with your prior consent
- Have any inaccuracy in your certificate corrected at no additional cost
If your complaint to a CPD Europe accredited provider is not resolved satisfactorily, you can contact CPD Europe at info@accreditation.ge or through the formal complaints procedure. CPD Europe will follow up with the provider within 10 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does CPD Europe accreditation count towards my professional licence renewal?
- CPD Europe accreditation is an independent quality mark — it is not issued by a national regulatory body and does not automatically substitute for mandatory CPD requirements set by your licensing authority. Many licensing bodies accept CPD from independently accredited providers, but you should confirm with your own regulator before relying on CPD Europe credits for mandatory requirements.
- How many CPD hours or credits does a CPD Europe programme give me?
- CPD Europe credits are stated on each programme page and on your certificate. One CPD Europe credit equals one hour of structured learning activity — this is consistent with the UEMS/EACCME convention for European CME credit equivalence. The number of credits per programme varies and is determined during accreditation assessment.
- I completed a GMJ Academy course. Is my certificate CPD Europe accredited?
- Yes. All GMJ Academy courses (academy.gmj.ge) have been assessed and approved by CPD Europe. If your course was listed on the GMJ Academy platform during your enrolment period, your certificate carries CPD Europe accreditation. You can verify your certificate at /cpd-europe/verify-accreditation/.
- I completed a CPD Europe programme but have not received my certificate. What do I do?
- Certificates are issued by the accredited training provider — not directly by CPD Europe. Contact the provider first. If you do not receive a satisfactory response within 14 days, submit a complaint to CPD Europe at info@accreditation.ge — we will follow up with the provider on your behalf.
- Can I find out which programmes are CPD Europe accredited?
- Yes — all accredited providers and their programmes are listed in the CPD Europe Provider Directory. The directory is updated within 48 hours of each accreditation decision. Currently, GMJ Academy is the first fully accredited provider, with over 500 accredited online courses at academy.gmj.ge.
- Is CPD Europe the same as EACCME or UEMS?
- No. CPD Europe is an independent accreditation body — it is not part of UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists) or EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). CPD Europe aligns its credit conventions with UEMS/EACCME standards but is a separate, independent organisation. CPD Europe accreditation does not substitute for EACCME or UEMS recognition.
- Is CPD Europe the same as CME (Continuing Medical Education)?
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and CME (Continuing Medical Education) refer to overlapping but distinct concepts. CME typically refers to formal medical education meeting specialty-college or licensing-body standards. CPD is broader, covering all health professions and all learning activities. CPD Europe accredits both CPD and CME-equivalent programmes and states the category on each programme listing.
- Who do I contact if I have a question about a specific course or certificate?
- For questions about a specific course — content, certificates, access — contact the accredited provider directly. For questions about whether a certificate is genuine, use the online verification tool. For concerns about provider conduct or quality, contact CPD Europe at info@accreditation.ge.
Independence notice: CPD Europe is an independent accreditation body operating under Accréditation Sans Frontières (Paris). References to international organisations (WMA, UEMS, WHO, UNESCO, ILO, EU institutions) indicate standards alignment only — they do not imply formal affiliation, partnership, or endorsement by those organisations. CPD Europe accreditation is distinct from and does not substitute for EACCME, UEMS, or national regulatory body recognition.
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