Construction CPDAccreditation & professional learning
A new approach to construction CPD accreditation, backed by a professional association with its own Training Centre and a clear commitment to better standards.
The Association of Construction Quality Professionals (ACQP) is a UK professional association dedicated to construction quality. Established in 2019, it brings together thousands of members who share a commitment to improving standards across the built environment.
Our community includes quality managers, site inspectors, Clerks of Works, construction managers, consultants and technical specialists. We understand the responsibilities carried by the people who plan, deliver and inspect construction work.
Through our own Training Centre in Colchester, we support practical learning, professional qualifications and continuing development. Experienced construction professionals bring their knowledge of real projects into the classroom and online learning environment.
Explore the ACQP Training CentreFor years, construction teams have needed a more accessible route to CPD accreditation through a professional association that understands their work and delivers training itself. ACQP CPD Accreditation was created to meet that need.
We believe providers should be able to see what they are paying for, who is reviewing their learning and which standards they must meet. Accreditation should offer a meaningful assessment of educational quality at a reasonable cost.
Our service puts construction professionals at the centre of the review. Every CPD must demonstrate clear learning outcomes, accurate content, suitable resources and a credible way to check understanding.
Accessible pricing does not lower the standard. Our professional assessors review the evidence, request clarification where needed and only approve activities that meet the required criteria.
The ACQP accreditation badge represents our commitment to clear learning outcomes, accurate content and a considered review by construction professionals.
See what our assessors reviewClear activity fees and one-off registration, so you can plan your CPD with confidence.
The same activity fee whether your course lasts one hour, one day or two days.
For providers bringing their construction knowledge to a professional learning audience.
For companies supporting construction learning and professional development within their teams.
Provider registration and employer accreditation are alternative routes. Registration does not automatically approve a course. The £49 annual CPD activity fee is separate from the one-off £75 or £99 fee; ACQP will confirm the appropriate route and scope before you proceed.
Our review considers the evidence behind the learning: its accuracy, structure, supporting resources and relevance to construction practice.
Each CPD must meet our assessment criteria. Prepare the complete learning package so our assessors can review its quality, accuracy and educational value.
| Document category | Specific submissions required |
|---|---|
| Core delivery content | Full presentation slides, core lecture notes or learning modules. For online courses, provide active Learning Management System (LMS) login credentials so assessors can review the complete course. |
| Student resources | Digital handouts, worksheets, reading lists and any supplementary manuals supplied to learners. |
| Course map / syllabus | A clear breakdown of learning objectives, expected outcomes and a timed agenda showing the total study hours. |
| Knowledge checks | Quizzes, mock tests, assignments or end-of-course assessments that show whether learners have understood and absorbed the content. |
| Proof of accuracy | Citations, factual source listings and references demonstrating that the content is up to date and professionally accurate. |
| Marketing transparency | Brochures, landing pages and prerequisite information that accurately explain the activity, its intended audience and what learners can expect before buying. |
For online access, arrange a dedicated assessor account with the ACQP team and share its credentials through the agreed private channel. Do not include login details in a public CPD Library listing.
Our assessors consider the learning as a whole, including its relevance to construction practice. Where information is incomplete or a criterion is not met, we will identify what needs attention before accreditation can be awarded.
Professional recognition should be useful to providers and clear to the people choosing their next learning activity.
Submit your activity for review and publication in our online library. Published listings help learners discover your subject, understand the learning outcomes and follow a link to your own website or course.
After approval, ACQP will confirm the accreditation wording, badge and conditions of use for the approved activity. Use these on relevant course materials and literature within the agreed licence and scope.
Registered providers can sign in to their own portal to view CPDs, track applications and access approved badges. Each current CPD includes a download, a hosted badge URL and website embed code carrying its unique CPD ID.
Apply online and see the total for your selected registration and CPDs. After checking your application, the ACQP team will email your payment link. Payment links added by ACQP are also available in the provider portal. Badge downloads become available in the portal after the relevant CPD is approved and its accreditation dates are confirmed.
The review photographs on this page are illustrative images of senior professionals inspecting learning materials.
Tell us about your CPD, your learners and the knowledge you want to share.