BDA CPD Approval application form

Section 1: Application Type

This application form is for CPD Approval only. You should choose this option under the following circumstances: 

  • If it is the first time you are submitting your learning activity for CPD Approval

  • If your BDA CPD Re-Approval period is coming to an end. 

  • If you have previously received BDA CPD Approval and there have been signficiant changes to the learning activity during your approval term.

If none of the above apply to your learning activity, please view our application for BDA CPD Re-Approval or contact the BDA Endorsement and Approval Team.


Section 2: Application Route

For learning activities or events that are in < 3 weeks or that have already taken place you must choose the fast-track application option. Fast Track incurs an additional charge, please refer to our fee schedule.


Section 3: Application Form

Please download the appropriate Word application form here:

Please be mindful that a decision to approve your learning activity will be based on the information you provide in this application form, so please provide as much information as possible, and complete all fields as indicated. Failure to provide sufficient information may delay or invalidate your application.

Once you have completed the form, please save this and upload below. Please retain a copy of your completed application form and supporting paperwork for your records.

Section 4: Supporting Documents

Please ensure you attach all relevant supporting material below, this may include content slides, event programmes, speaker CVs etc. If you have more than 5 files to attach then please forward any additional documents via email to the Approval and Endorsement Team.

Section 5: Invoice Details

Please ensure you have refered to our 2023/24 Fee Schedule.

Section 6: Statement

By submitting a request for BDA CPD Approval, you are confirming that the information you have provided is accurate and you have read and understood the BDA CPD Approval Standards and the BDA Approval Terms and Conditions


Section 7: Submission

If you've had any difficulty completing this form, have any questions or queries or need to submit further information, please email our Approval and Endorsement Team.