Continuing Professional Development can be simply defined by the learning activities through which professionals develop their abilities and ensure they remain effective, and increasingly capable. The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies. By working with The CPD Certification Service LMC have accredited a number of courses and seminars. The CPD Certification Service ensures that programmes and materials are suitable for CPD and that individuals can obtain CPD hours from attendance.