What does CPD mean?

Continuing professional development (CPD) is the intentional maintenance and development of the knowledge and skills needed to perform in a professional context.

This could mean honing current or developing new skills.

What is the structure of CPD ?

Structured CPD gives employees a clear path to success within their current role and progression to future ones.

Employees in regulated industries including care can lose their license to operate if they don’t maintain their CPD.

Can CPD courses be online?

CPD can also include self-directed study such as e-learning courses and structured reading.

CPD can be provided by specialist training companies.