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What is CPD?

 Continuing Professional Development  

 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a proactive approach to lifelong learning that enables professionals to enhance their skills, knowledge, and career growth. It helps individuals stay competent, adapt to industry changes, and progress in their fields through structured learning activities.

CPD Courses & Activities

CPD activities include:

  • Face-to-face training – workshops, seminars, conferences, and industry events
  • Online learning – e-learning, webinars, and hybrid courses
  • Formal education – diplomas, certificates, and courses
  • Workplace learning – structured coaching, mentoring, projects, and on-the-job training

How CPD is Measured

CPD is typically tracked in hours or points; for example, one hour of structured learning equals one CPD credit. Training providers help by designing courses and activities that clearly state their CPD hours, making it easy for learners to log their progress.

 

  • CPD Hours – The actual time spent on learning (e.g., attending a 2-hour courses = 2 CPD hours).
  • CPD Credits – Typically aligned with CPD hours in a 1:1 ratio (1 CPD hour = 1 CPD point).

Why CPD Matters

For professionals:

For associations & membership bodies:

For training providers:

To stay competent, confident and career‑ready. 

For training providers:

For associations & membership bodies:

For training providers:

 To deliver accredited learning that grows revenue and supports lifelong professional journeys. 

For associations & membership bodies:

For associations & membership bodies:

For associations & membership bodies:

To ensure members stay current with industry standards and emerging trends. 

Who Does CPD?

CPD is embraced by professionals across many industries and career stages—not fresh graduates but people already working and wanting to stay relevant. Sectors that value CPD include:

Healthcare and medical

Finance and accounting

Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and Retail

IT, business and management

Construction, engineering and manufacturing

Education and training

Law, health, safety and compliance

Sports, leisure, tourism and hospitality

Social work, public sector, non-profit and voluntary sector

This diverse list reflects how CPD is used across professional landscapes.

CPD Certification for Training Providers

Training providers play a pivotal role in CPD. By offering accredited programmes, you give professionals the trusted learning experiences they need, while your organisation gains a recognised mark of quality.

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