School of Design Professional Learning is proud to announce that our courses are now officially certified by The CPD Certification Service — the UK’s leading CPD accreditation body with more than 27 years of expertise.
Comprehensive Accreditation Across All Learning Modalities
This certification covers the School of Design’s full range of industry-focused courses, including:
- Online short courses: Flexible, expertly designed online courses and learning pathways.
- On-Campus courses: A range of in-person teaching and training experiences at the University of Leeds campus.
CPD accreditation guarantees that the School of Design’s professional learning courses meet rigorous educational standards, benchmarked against leading institutions across the higher education, public and private sectors. This includes the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, the UK Government and Nationwide Building Society.
Commitment to Excellence

School of Design Professional Learning has also achieved CPD Quality Management System (QMS) Partner Status — a special recognition for organisations that meet the highest standards in delivering CPD content. This demonstrates the School of Design’s commitment to exceptional professionalism, continuous improvement and adherence to CPD standards.
CPD plays a vital role in helping professionals adapt to evolving industry standards and expectations. Through CPD learning, individuals can:
- Keep skills up to date.
- Build confidence and credibility.
- Showcase qualifications.
- Learn flexibly, at their own pace.
Explore CPD-Certified Courses
With this prestigious accreditation, learners can be confident that the School of Design’s professional learning courses deliver recognised value and measurable impact.
Explore our CPD-certified courses today and take the next step in your professional journey.