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CPD Europe

Assessment & Review Policy

How CPD Europe evaluates accreditation applications — the process, reviewers, timelines, and decision types.

Version 1.0 — Effective 1 November 2026Next review: November 2027Questions about this policy →

1. Purpose and Scope

This policy sets out the principles and procedures governing CPD Europe’s assessment of accreditation applications. It applies to all initial applications, annual declarations, and renewal applications — covering all accreditable activity types.

CPD Europe is committed to assessment that is fair, consistent, evidence-based, and free from conflict of interest. This policy is published in full to enable applicants to understand and prepare for the review process.

Activities Covered by This Policy
✓ Online courses & e-learning
✓ Conferences & congresses
✓ Seminars & workshops
✓ Webinars & live-stream events
✓ Journal-based CPD
✓ Podcasts & audio learning

2. Independence of Reviewers

All applications are reviewed by independent expert reviewers who have no financial relationship with the applicant organisation, do not hold a position that creates a conflict of interest, and have declared no conflict before accepting the review assignment.

Reviewers are drawn from CPD Europe’s peer review panel, which includes healthcare educators, medical education researchers, and healthcare professionals across Europe.

3. Review Process

Day 1
Submission Received. Application logged. Acknowledgement email sent to contact person within 2 business days. Application fee confirmed.

Day 3–5
Completeness Check. Application screened for completeness. If incomplete, applicant notified with specific list of missing items. Clock restarts on receipt of complete application.

Day 5–25
Expert Review. Two independent reviewers assess the application. Each reviewer produces an independent written report. Where reviewers disagree on the decision, a third reviewer is commissioned.

Day 25–30
Decision & Notification. Review reports considered. Final decision made by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD MPH PhD — Founder and Accreditation Director, CPD Europe. Written decision letter sent to applicant with full reasoning.

4. Decision Types

✓

Accreditation Granted — Programme meets all criteria. 3-year accreditation commences from date of decision letter.

△

Provisional Accreditation — Programme substantially meets criteria with specific conditions. Applicant has 60 days to satisfy conditions; full accreditation granted on confirmation.

✗

Not Accredited — Programme does not meet criteria at this stage. Full written feedback provided. Applicant may reapply after 6 months.

5. Appeals

Applicants who receive a “Not Accredited” or “Provisional” decision may appeal within 20 business days of the decision letter. Appeals are considered by the CPD Europe Advisory Board, which has not been involved in the original decision.

The appeal fee is €75. The appeal outcome (upheld or dismissed) is final. If upheld, the application fee is refunded in full.

Key Timelines
Acknowledgement2 days
Completeness check3–5 days
Full review30 days
Expedited review15 days
Appeal deadline20 days

Fee Schedule
Application fee: €150
Annual (≤5): €350
Annual (6–20): €700
Annual (21+): €1,200
Expedited: +€200
Appeal: €75

Application fee credited against first annual subscription on accreditation.

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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