CPD Approval Credits
CPD Approval Credits provide Recognised CPD Providers with a flexible and cost-efficient way to manage CPD program approval submissions over time. Instead of paying CPD program approval fees each time a course or activity is submitted for review, providers may pre-purchase CPD Approval Credits and use them incrementally across future applications—while benefiting from structured CPD points pricing bands designed for bulk submissions.
This option does not change how programs are assessed. All CPD points approval decisions remain independent, criteria-based, and subject to active CPD Provider Recognition in line with IASE Africa’s CPD Accreditation Policy.
What CPD Approval Credits are (and what they are not)
CPD Approval Credits are prepaid CPD credits that represent advance payment for administrative review and evaluation capacity. They allow providers to plan ahead, budget predictably, and reduce the overall CPD approval cost when submitting multiple programs over a defined period.
CPD Approval Credits:
Do not guarantee approval
Do not alter CPD program approval standards
Do not prioritise or fast-track applications
They simply provide an alternative way to manage CPD accreditation fees for providers who anticipate ongoing or repeated CPD provider program approval submissions.
Who CPD Approval Credits are designed for
CPD Approval Credits are particularly suitable for:
Providers offering multiple CPD programs across the year
Institutions with rolling or recurring CPD calendars
Organisations that update course content periodically
Providers seeking predictable CPD provider accreditation costs
If your organisation submits only one or two programs occasionally, the standard pay-as-you-go option may be more appropriate. CPD Approval Credits are designed for volume, continuity, and administrative efficiency, not obligation.
What CPD Approval Credits are (and what they are not)
The process is intentionally simple and aligned with professional-body best practice:
Select a CPD Approval Credit package based on your anticipated submission volume.
Purchase CPD Approval Credits upfront (credits are allocated to your recognised provider profile).
Submit CPD programs one at a time using the standard CPD Program Approval application form.
For each submission, the required CPD points approval value is deducted from your credit balance.
When your balance is low, you may top up by purchasing additional CPD Approval Credits.
At no point is a separate approval process introduced. The same form, the same criteria, and the same governance oversight apply.
CPD Approval Credits vs pay-as-you-go submissions
Both options use the same CPD program approval process. The difference lies only in how fees are managed.
Pay-as-you-go
Pay for each submission individually
Higher per-CPD-point rate
Suitable for occasional submissions
CPD Approval Credits
Pre-purchase credits in bulk
Access lower CPD points pricing bands
Use credits flexibly across future submissions
Suitable for ongoing or planned bulk CPD approval
This pricing differentiation reflects administrative efficiency and volume, not reduced scrutiny or altered standards.
CPD Approval Credit packages and pricing bands
CPD Approval Credits are offered in structured packages designed to reflect different submission volumes and organisational needs. Each package provides a different effective CPD approval cost per point, with larger packages offering improved pricing efficiency.
Typical package structures may include:
Starter packages for small providers
Value packages for regular submissions
Institutional packages for high-volume CPD providers
All pricing is published transparently, and all packages remain subject to the validity, expiry, and non-refundability provisions set out in the CPD Accreditation Policy.
Validity, governance, and policy alignment
CPD Approval Credits:
Are available only to Recognised CPD Providers
Are non-transferable between entities
Remain subject to the CPD Accreditation Policy
Approved CPD programs:
Are granted for a defined approval period
May not extend beyond the validity of CPD Provider Recognition
Automatically lapse if provider recognition lapses, is suspended, or withdrawn
Purchasing CPD Approval Credits does not change these rules.
CPD Credit packages (pricing bands)
CPD Approval Credits are offered in structured packages that reflect different submission volumes and levels of administrative efficiency. Larger packages attract lower effective CPD approval cost per point, while approval standards and governance remain unchanged.
| CPD Credit Package | Total CPD Credits | Total Fee (ZAR) | Effective Cost per CPD Point | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-You-Go | Per submission | R770 per CPD point | R770 (≈$52) | One-off or occasional submissions |
| Starter Pack | 10 CPD Credits | R6,700 (≈$435) | R670 (≈$43) | Small providers or pilot programs |
| Value Pack | 20 CPD Credits | R12,000 (≈$765) | R600 (≈39$) | Providers with multiple planned submissions |
| Growth Pack | 40 CPD Credits | R22,000 (≈$1,396) | R550 (≈$35) | Regular CPD providers with rolling calendars |
| Institutional Pack | 80 CPD Credits | R40,000 (≈$2,525) | R500 (≈$32) | Large institutions or high-volume providers |
Note:
- Fees are payable after review and before issuance of approval reference number
- Fees are calculated per approved CPD point, based on verified learning effort.
Programme approval is non-transferable
4. Approval remains valid only while Provider Recognition is active
5. Programme approval is non-transferable and linked to active Provider Recognition.
6. Only IASE-Recognised CPD Providers are eligible to apply for individual activity approval. Here is the process on how to become an IASE-Recognised CPD Provider.
Note:
- Fees are payable after review and before issuance of approval reference number
- Fees are calculated per approved CPD point, based on verified learning effort.
Programme approval is non-transferable
Approval remains valid only while Provider Recognition is active
Programme approval is non-transferable and linked to active Provider Recognition.
Only IASE-Recognised CPD Providers are eligible to apply for individual activity approval. Here is the process on how to become an IASE-Recognised CPD Provider.
Ready to proceed?
If you are planning multiple CPD submissions and want predictable CPD program approval fees, CPD Approval Credits may be the most efficient option.
Frequently asked questions
CPD Approval Credits
Do CPD Approval Credits guarantee CPD programme approval?
No. CPD Approval Credits only prepay administrative review capacity. All CPD program approval decisions remain independent and criteria-based.
Can CPD Approval Credits be used across multiple future submissions?
Yes. Credits are deducted as you submit programs for CPD points approval, allowing you to manage submissions over time.
Are CPD Approval Crdits refundable?
No. CPD Approval Credits are non-refundable, except in limited administrative correction circumstances as outlined in the policy.
Can CPD Approval Credits be transferred to another provider?
No. Credits are issued to a specific recognised legal entity and are non-transferable.