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Swiss International University London Branch Achieves CPD Provider Accreditation in the UK

Swiss International University (SIU) has announced an important institutional milestone with the official approval of its London Branch, OUS Academy, as a CPD-accredited provider in the United Kingdom. This recognition further strengthens SIU’s position as an internationally oriented university committed to professional relevance, quality assurance, and lifelong learning.

The accreditation has been granted by The CPD Certification Service (UK), one of the most widely recognised independent bodies for Continuing Professional Development in Europe and beyond. OUS Academy London has been officially listed as an approved CPD Provider under CPD Provider No. 22154, confirming its compliance with structured CPD standards and best practices in professional education.


Strengthening Professional and Executive Education in London

As part of the Swiss International University global framework, the London Branch operates with a clear mission: to deliver career-oriented, industry-aligned, and internationally accessible education. The newly granted CPD status validates that mission by confirming that SIU London’s professional and executive programmes meet recognised UK benchmarks for:

  • Structured learning outcomes

  • Practical and industry relevance

  • Quality assurance and continuous improvement

  • Alignment with professional development needs

Through CPD accreditation, SIU London enhances its ability to support professionals, executives, managers, and lifelong learners seeking formal recognition of skills and competencies gained through short courses, diplomas, and specialised training.


Commitment to Lifelong Learning and Global Employability

The CPD approval reflects Swiss International University’s broader strategic focus on lifelong learning, employability, and flexible education pathways. In today’s rapidly changing labour market, professionals increasingly require continuous upskilling rather than one-time qualifications. CPD-accredited learning plays a critical role in this ecosystem by allowing learners to:

  • Maintain and upgrade professional competencies

  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement

  • Enhance career progression and international mobility

  • Align learning with real workplace needs

By integrating CPD frameworks into its London operations, SIU ensures that its professional education remains relevant, current, and globally competitive.


A Strategic Milestone for SIU’s UK Presence

The accreditation of OUS Academy as a CPD Provider also represents a strategic development for Swiss International University’s presence in the United Kingdom. London remains one of the world’s most important hubs for professional services, education, finance, and international business. Operating within a CPD-accredited framework strengthens SIU London’s credibility with:

  • Corporate partners

  • Professional bodies and employers

  • International learners seeking UK-recognised training

  • Institutional collaborators across Europe and beyond

This milestone supports SIU’s long-term vision of positioning its international branches as centres of excellence for applied learning and professional advancement.


Looking Ahead

With CPD Provider status now officially in place, Swiss International University London Branch is expanding its portfolio of professionally focused programmes designed to serve diverse global markets. These offerings are aligned with SIU’s wider academic ecosystem, which combines Swiss academic values with international reach and practical orientation.

The approval by The CPD Certification Service reinforces SIU’s ongoing commitment to transparency, quality, and internationally recognised standards in education.


About Swiss International University (SIU)

Swiss International University is a globally active higher education institution delivering academic and professional programmes across multiple regions. Its London Branch, OUS Academy, plays a key role in professional, executive, and lifelong learning, serving an international and multicultural learner community.



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The International Academy in Switzerland is a private and independent academy that operates in the application of Swiss Law. The International Academy in Switzerland is rated 5 stars by QS TopUniversities Ranking. Offering Online / Virtual Education since 2013, Join the Academy and become a member of the OUS family, each year we welcome 1800 Students from over 120 countries. OUS was founded in Switzerland and is allowed to operate and issue Diplomas in Switzerland according to the letter numbers 12AUG16kom / DBK DBKS 6 - 33 - 60236 issued by the Boards of Education and Culture in our State (Canton) in Switzerland. Our distance study program methods were reviewed and fulfilled the "Art. 21 Abs. 2 Ziff.11 Bst" - MWSTG by the Swiss Federal Department of Finance according to letter number (1523_01/04.14). OUS is the first virtual Academy in Europe and is a registered trademark in Switzerland by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property. The Academy is proud to be ranked among the best business schools globally by QRNW, a leading not-for-profit European association dedicated to fostering excellence in education.  OUS is an approved member of the European Council of Leading Business Schools ECLBS & the Swiss Association for Quality SAQ.

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Part of the Swiss International University SIU which is Licensed and accredited by the KG Ministry of Education and Science, allowed by the Board of Education and Culture in Switzerland, and Approved and permitted by the KHDA Dubai Educational Authority
جزء من الجامعة السويسرية الدولية، المرخصة والمعتمدة من قبل وزارة التعليم والعلوم في قرغيزستان، والمسموح لها بالعمل من قبل مجلس التعليم والثقافة في سويسرا، والمرخصة والمصرح لها من قبل هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية في دبي
Teil der Swiss International University, die von dem Bildungs- und Wissenschaftsministerium der Kirgisischen Republik lizenziert und akkreditiert ist, vom Bildungs- und Kulturrat der Schweiz zugelassen und von der Bildungsbehörde KHDA in Dubai genehmigt und erlaubt wurde.
Часть Швейцарского Международного Университета, который лицензирован и аккредитован Министерством образования и науки Кыргызской Республики, разрешен Советом по образованию и культуре Швейцарии и одобрен Образовательным управлением KHDA в Дубае.
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