At PD:Approval, we ensure learners like you receive the highest quality training in health, fitness, and sports, whether for an entry qualification or continuing professional development (CPD) to build on your knowledge and skills. Through our robust quality assurance processes, we work with trusted training providers to guarantee that your education meets international standards.
What we do for you
- ensure the qualifications we accredit align with global frameworks like ICREPs and the National Occupational Standards in the UK, giving you international recognition
- support accredited training providers with on-going quality assurance
- endorse CPD which builds on existing knowledge and will help you keep abreast of innovations in the industry
- maintain the standard of teaching, learning and assessment materials that guarantee you receive an education that’s relevant, credible, and career focused
Our partners
In quality, recognition and success
Click on the relevant logo below to find an approved training provider offering qualifications or CPD approved by PD:Approval.
PD:Approval is contracted by each of our partners to accredit and endorse training providers for their qualifications or CPD to ensure you gain recognition as a professional in the health, fitness and sports industry.
Our approved providers
Where quality meets learning
We have a network of approved training providers globally, each affiliated to one of our partners. All training providers are rigorously assessed by PD:Approval to ensure they meet our strict quality criteria.
Our accredited providers will:
- deliver industry approved qualifications
- follow a learner-centred approach to training
- provide you with a PD:Approval certificate that is secure, verifiable, and trusted internationally
Our endorsed providers will:
- deliver quality assured training courses that offer CPD points to register members
- follow a learner-centred approach to training
- provide you with their own certificate with our endorsement logos
Our qualifications
Your career passport
PD:Approval has a suite of qualifications that underpin careers in the health, fitness and sports industry which you can access through our accredited training providers around the world:
- Certificate in Gym Instructing
- Certificate in Group Exercise
- Certificate in Youth Exercise
- Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
- Certificate in Sports Massage (Level 4)
- Certificate in Mat-based Pilates
- Diploma in Personal Training
Quality assurance
Why quality matters
PD:Approval's commitment to quality assurance ensures you benefit from:
- Trusted Credentials: your qualification is internationally recognised and valued by employers.
- Thorough Review: our evaluation process for training providers, qualifications and CPD is robust and indepth.
- Rigorous Oversight: we review training providers regularly, ensuring their meet current industry standards.
- Fraud Prevention: our qualification certificates are QR code-enabled for instant verification.
International reach
Your qualification, your global career
Our qualifications are mapped to international and UK industry recognised standards ensuring your education gains professional recognition with the relevant approved register or association, opening doors to employers and other opportunities globally.
Learner benefits
- World-Class Training: delivered by accredited providers, tailored to your needs.
- Career Readiness: gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge for real-world application.
- Secure Certification: prove your expertise with verifiable, fraud-proof credentials.
- Global Recognition: start a career that knows no borders.
Testimonial
"Thanks to PD:Approval, I received the training I needed to launch my career internationally. The quality assurance gave me confidence in my qualifications." Jordan M., Personal Trainer.