Every training provider who joins Open CPD and signs the Declaration is issued an OCPD Provider ID. It is the unique identifier that makes membership verifiable — not something asserted on a website or printed on a certificate, but something that can be checked by anyone, instantly, without contacting the provider.
Where it comes from
The OCPD Provider ID is issued automatically at the moment a provider signs the Open CPD Declaration. The Declaration is the point of commitment — five specific undertakings about accuracy, honest CPD allocation, and legitimate authority over the training being certified. Signing it is what makes the provider a member, and the OCPD Provider ID is the record of that membership.
You do not apply for the ID or wait for it to be assigned. It is generated at the moment of signing and appears immediately in your provider profile.
What it shows when checked
The OCPD Provider ID is publicly checkable at open-cpd.com/verification. Enter any provider’s ID and you see:
- The provider’s registered name
- The date their membership began
- Whether their membership is currently active or lapsed
Active means the provider has live credits in the system and is currently issuing credentials. Lapsed means their credits have expired — a prompt that active membership requires ongoing engagement, not a one-time sign-up.
The check requires no login. No account. No contacting Open CPD. Anyone with the Provider ID can verify membership status in seconds.
Where the ID appears
The OCPD Provider ID appears in several places:
- On the provider’s public Open CPD profile
- On every certificate the provider issues
- On the Certificate of CPD Membership
- On the learner achievement page associated with each certificate
Its presence on the certificate is what connects the certificate to the verifiable membership record. When an employer sees an Open CPD certificate, the OCPD Provider ID is the thread they can pull to confirm the provider is genuine.
Why it matters more than a logo
Many CPD providers display logos from private accreditation bodies on their certificates. A logo is a static image — it can be copied, placed on any document, and cannot be independently verified. The logo on a certificate does not confirm that the specific certificate is genuine, that the provider is currently active, or that the training met any defined standard.
The OCPD Provider ID is different. It is a dynamic check against a live record. It tells you not just that a provider joined at some point, but whether they are currently active. It connects the certificate to the provider’s public commitment — the Declaration, the framework, the accountability that comes with membership.
What active membership requires
Active OCPD Provider ID status is maintained by keeping live credits in the system. This is by design. An active Open CPD provider is one who is actively issuing credentials — not one who signed up once and went quiet. When credits expire, the membership shows as lapsed. It is a straightforward prompt to renew, and it is what makes the active status meaningful: an employer checking the ID knows the provider is currently engaged with the platform, not a dormant member from years ago.
FAQ
Can I use my OCPD Provider ID in my marketing?
Yes. Your OCPD Provider ID is a public credential — you can display it on your website, in your email signature, on course listings, and in proposals. It gives anyone who sees it a direct way to check your membership status without taking your word for it. That is the point of it.
What happens to the ID if my membership lapses?
The ID remains yours — it does not expire or get reassigned. If your credits run out and your membership shows as lapsed, renewing brings the status back to active immediately. The ID is a permanent reference to your membership history; the status reflects your current standing.
Does the OCPD Provider ID work for all certificates I issue?
Yes. Every certificate issued through Open CPD carries your OCPD Provider ID. The verification link on each certificate connects back to your membership record. Whether you issue 5 certificates or 500, they all carry the same ID and can all be checked against the same public record.
Is the OCPD Provider ID the same as an accreditation number?
Not quite — it is a membership and accountability identifier rather than an accreditation number issued by a regulatory body. Open CPD is a self-accreditation framework, not an accreditation body. The OCPD Provider ID records that you have signed a public Declaration and committed to a specific standard — and makes that commitment verifiable. It is a more honest form of accountability than an accreditation number from a private body with no regulatory basis.
