Spreadsheet alternative
Spreadsheets alternative for UK CPD tracking
For UK therapists, counsellors, hypnotherapists, coaches and regulated practitioners who need more than a basic CPD list, this page compares spreadsheet-based CPD tracking with HourlyCPD.
What spreadsheets are known for
Flexible rows, columns and formulas
Easy export and sharing where no sensitive files are involved
A familiar starting point for simple personal CPD lists
Where generic CPD spreadsheets can fall short
Evidence files, certificates and notes often sit outside the record
Supervision verification and supervisor comments usually need a separate workflow
Professional-body rules, renewal dates and audit exports rely on manual upkeep
Why move CPD out of spreadsheets?
HourlyCPD keeps the familiar structure of a CPD log, but adds the things spreadsheets usually leave scattered across folders, emails and calendar reminders.
Last checked: 29 May 2026. Competitor pricing and feature availability can change, so please verify current details directly with Spreadsheets before making a purchasing decision. HourlyCPD is not affiliated with or endorsed by the alternatives named on this page.
| Area | Spreadsheets | HourlyCPD |
|---|---|---|
| CPD hours | Manual formulas and separate tabs | Automatic progress against each body and renewal cycle |
| Evidence | File links can break or become hard to audit | Evidence uploads, manifests and audit-pack inclusion |
| Supervision | Often tracked in a separate sheet or notebook | Dedicated supervision log with optional supervisor verification |
| Renewals | Manual reminders or calendar entries | Renewal tracking and email reminders |
| Audit export | Manual formatting under time pressure | Downloadable PDF audit packs and CSV exports |
| Spreadsheet import | Manual copy and paste between templates | AI-assisted spreadsheet import on supported plans |
Built for CPD records, not generic data entry
HourlyCPD is designed around the workflows UK practitioners actually need before renewal or audit.
Configured for 30+ UK and international professional bodies
Multi-body tracking for practitioners with more than one registration
Evidence library with storage quotas and sensitive-sharing controls
Supervision logging with secure magic-link verification
Supervisor comments included in audit-pack exports where appropriate
CPD gap analysis and renewal reminders
AI reflection coaching that prompts rather than writes reflections
Audit-ready PDF export by date range
Team dashboard and reports for clinics, practices and training providers
Best fit
Practitioners who have outgrown an Excel or Google Sheets CPD log
Supervisors who need verified supervision records
Small clinics and training providers that need team visibility without a full HR platform
Migration from a spreadsheet CPD tracker
You can bring across existing CPD records by CSV and use HourlyCPD to attach evidence, add reflections, link activities to professional bodies and generate cleaner audit-ready exports from then on.
Questions
Can I import my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. HourlyCPD includes CSV import support, and Pro+ adds AI-assisted column mapping for varied spreadsheet layouts.
Is this only for therapists?
No. HourlyCPD is strongest for therapists, counsellors and healthcare/wellbeing professionals, but it supports many UK professional bodies and custom bodies.