Individuals across Scotland will soon be able to gain recognised professional development credits through Business Gateway’s popular webinars, delivered by digital training consultancy provider NSDesign and business skills trainer and consultancy CJM Lumina.

From 1 May 2026, every national Business Gateway webinar will be fully accredited by The CPD Group, giving attendees the opportunity to earn certified Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours at no cost.

The move marks a significant step forward for Business Gateway’s training programme, which supports thousands of start-ups and SMEs across Scotland each year with practical, expert-led advice on topics such as bookkeeping, HR, digital marketing, SEO, AI adoption and social media.

CPD accreditation is widely recognised by professional bodies and employers as a benchmark for quality learning. To achieve accreditation, the Business Gateway webinars have been independently assessed to ensure they meet strict standards for relevance, structure and delivery.

Attendees will now receive two hours of certified CPD credit for each live session, along with a personalised certificate that can be used for professional records, compliance requirements or skills development tracking.

Rebecca Lloyd, Accreditation and Compliance Manager at The CPD Group, said:

“We’ve been genuinely impressed by the quality and value of the Business Gateway webinars, and we’re proud to be the CPD accreditation partner for such excellent provision. True, impactful learning isn’t always delivered in a traditional classroom, and this is a perfect example of that.”

The process for attendees remains straightforward. After joining a live webinar, participants can scan a QR code or follow a link shared during the session to instantly download their CPD certificate.

Each certificate includes the learning hours, session topic and date, alongside official accreditation marks and Business Gateway branding.

While the accreditation introduces an added benefit, the core offering remains unchanged. Business Gateway will continue to deliver its established programme of free, expert-led webinars designed to help Scottish businesses grow, adapt and compete.

With demand for flexible, high-quality training continuing to rise, the new CPD accreditation ensures Business Gateway’s digital learning offer stands out as both accessible and professionally recognised.

All national webinars delivered from May onwards will carry CPD accreditation. Existing bookings will automatically qualify.

Upcoming sessions are available to book via the Business Gateway website here.

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