Our funded CPD application significantly lowers the fee of an external CPD course delivered by one of EMD UK’s Delivery Partners. In order to be eligible for this you will need to agree to the following terms and conditions:

Funding Criteria

To be eligible for funding, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Application to be received by EMD UK at least 7 workings days before your course start date. Applications sent after this time may not be accepted.
  • The course you are applying for must start within the same 6 months of the funding period (see other conditions for more information)
  • Be actively teaching in England within 1 month of completing your training
  • Be able to demonstrate how the training will increase participation or improve the retention of current class participants within the group exercise industry.
  • You must hold one of the following CIMSPA Accredited qualifications:
    • Level 2 Fitness Instructing
    • Level 2 Group Training to Music
    • Level 2 Group Training
    • Level 2 (DFQ) Exercise, Movement and Dance
    • Level 3 Personal Trainer
    • Level 3 Yoga
    • Leve 3 Pilates qualification.
  • You must upload a copy of your certificate as part of the application process.
  • Funding is offered on a first come first serve basis.
  • Be used for teaching or instructing purposes, not activities such as tutoring, quality assurance or mentoring, or Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications offered by EMD UK
  • You will adhere to industry regulations on the use of music in public places (eg PPL & PRS).
  • You will adhere to government guidance issued with regards group exercise.
  • You will hold the relevant professional insurance for your activities and provide us with evidence of such insurance
  • If you are working with children, young people, and/or vulnerable adults on a regular, unsupervised basis (once a month or more), you possess an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Scheme Check carried out within the last 2 years.
  • You will hold a valid First Aid Certificate dated within the last 2 years or have adequate first aid cover in place where you teach
  • You will abide by EMD UK’s Code of Conduct.

You can apply for 65% of funding towards your chosen CPD. The CPD must be provided by one of our Delivery Partners and be recognised by EMD UK.

Other Conditions

  • There is a limit of two funded CPDs per person (one application in any 12-month period)
  • You can only apply for funding towards one course per application.
  • Funding will be open in 6-monthly blocks. Once the funding has been allocated during that funding period, it will be closed until the next 6-month block reopens
  • The opening submission date for the next funding period is April 2025. Applications received prior to this date will be asked to resubmit after 1st April.

EMD UK reserve the right to amend the eligibility Terms and Conditions at any point without prior notice. Funding is subject to availability.

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