CPD Provider Accreditation & CPD Activity Approval Deliver ESG Training That Meets Global Standards
Welcome to IASE Africa’s CPD Provider Accreditation program, designed to officially endorse your ESG and sustainability training programs, boosting your organization’s credibility, visibility, and professional impact. IASE Africa invites you to join our network of ESG training partnerships in Africa. As a CPD provider, you’ll help shape the continent’s sustainability learning landscape.
become a cpd provider Why Achieve IASE CPD Provider Accreditation?
Obtaining IASE’s Recognised CPD Provider accreditation positions your organization as a trusted, industry-leading provider of ESG and sustainability training. Accreditation significantly enhances your visibility and credibility among ESG practitioners and sustainability professionals throughout Africa..
Key Benefits
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You get a unique CPD Provider Logo, Verifiable Provider Number, CPD Provider Certificate
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Official CPD accreditation and increased market credibility. Permission to use IASE's Recognised CPD Provider and CPD Approved Programs on all your marketing collaterals
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Mention on all IASE Africa communication channels Enhanced visibility through our reputable CPD Accredited Providers directory.
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Enhanced visibility through our reputable CPD Accredited Providers directory.
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Wider reach to ESG and sustainability-focused professionals.
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Alignment of your training programs with international ESG and sustainability standards.
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Listing on IASE's CPD Provider Directory
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Your program or activities become part of a broader ecosystem of ESG training partnerships across Africa.
Whether you deliver live workshops, e-learning, or hybrid programs—we want to hear from you.
Our Accreditation Process
Our clear two-tier accreditation process ensures ongoing quality assurance and continuous development:
Provider Accreditation:
Annual accreditation focusing on organizational credibility, governance, and trainer qualifications.
Program Accreditation:
Independent evaluation and accreditation of each ESG and sustainability CPD training program, with clearly defined CPD points allocated upon approval.
What We Endorse
We welcome a range of training formats, including:
ESG awareness sessions and workshops
Exam readiness programs for ISB® and ISF® certifications
Short courses and masterclasses
- workshops and conferences
Sector-specific ESG programs
Corporate training initiatives in sustainability and governance
All endorsed content must support ESG workforce development and align with one or more IASE competency areas.
What Makes a Strong CPD Partner?
| Requirement | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Clear learning outcomes | Focused on ESG principles, practices, or frameworks |
| Relevant subject matter | Sustainability, governance, finance, risk, climate, etc. |
| Experienced trainers | Demonstrated delivery of training to professionals |
| Participant engagement | Interactive, assessed, or outcome-driven |
| Alignment with IASE frameworks | Based on competencies in ISB® or ISF® certification tracks |
Start your Accreditation Journey Today Become an IASE Recognised CPD Provider
Ready to elevate your ESG and sustainability training programs?
Join our esteemed community of accredited ESG training providers and leverage the prestige and professional recognition that comes with IASE endorsement.
Already a Recognised CPD Provider?
Great! You’re eligible to submit your individual ESG-aligned training activities for approval.
Not Yet Approved as a CPD Provider?
Before you can submit an activity for approval, your organisation must first become a Recognised CPD Provider. This ensures that your overall training governance and quality standards align with IASE Africa’s baseline criteria.
Important: Only Recognised CPD Providers are eligible to apply for individual activity approval.
IASE-Recognised CPD Providers
Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs about CPD
- What id CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It refers to the process of maintaining and enhancing your knowledge, skills, and experience throughout your professional career—particularly in response to changing environments, technologies, and regulations.
- Why is CPD important?
CPD helps professionals stay current, competent, and competitive. It ensures that their knowledge evolves with industry developments and enables them to deliver better value to employers, clients, and communities.
- What are the benefits of CPD?
- Keeps your skills sharp and up to date
- Improves confidence and professional credibility
- Boosts employability and career progression
- Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning
- Meets regulatory or membership requirements in many professions
- What are CPD points or credits?
CPD points (also called units or credits) are a way of measuring your participation in CPD activities. One CPD hour typically equals one CPD point. At IASE, approved training activities come with a specified number of verifiable CPD points.
- What types of CPD exist?
CPD activities fall into three broad categories:
- Structured (Active Learning): Workshops, courses, webinars, qualifications
- Reflective (Passive Learning): Reading articles, watching videos, industry research
- Experiential (On-the-job Learning): Projects, mentoring, secondments, committee work
- What types of CPD exist?
CPD activities fall into three broad categories:
- Structured (Active Learning): Workshops, courses, webinars, qualifications
- Reflective (Passive Learning): Reading articles, watching videos, industry research
- Experiential (On-the-job Learning): Projects, mentoring, secondments, committee work
- What’s the difference between CPD Provider Recognition and CPD Activity Approval?
CPD Provider Recognition is about your organisation. It confirms that you meet IASE’s baseline standards to deliver CPD training.
CPD Activity Approval applies to individual training courses or activities, which are evaluated against our ESG ASCEND™ framework to ensure quality, rigour, and relevance.
- What is the ESG ASCEND™ Framework?
This is IASE Africa’s proprietary standard used to evaluate and structure ESG-related CPD. It ensures your learning journey supports Awareness, Specialisation, Competence, Evaluation, Networking, and Delivery in sustainability and governance contexts.
- Does all training count as CPD?
Not necessarily. To be considered CPD, training should have learning outcomes, measurable benefits, and be relevant to your role or career development. That’s why IASE uses a formal approval process to evaluate content quality and relevance.
- Who can award CPD points?
Only recognised CPD providers or professional bodies like IASE can officially assign CPD points to activities. This adds credibility and ensures consistency across industries.
- How do I record my CPD?
CPD should be documented in a log or portfolio that includes activity titles, dates, duration (hours), key learnings, and reflections. Many professionals submit this annually to their employer or governing body (for example, IASE ).
