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Updates and News 15/05/23

What are eLearning authoring tools and how do they work?

What are eLearning authoring tools and how do they work?

In a world that is ever increasingly reliant on digital communication and tools, it’s important that as an employer or course provider, your course is accessible to as many potential learners as possible. With eLearning authoring tools and Learning Management Systems, your training can now digitally reach the entire globe.

Education 12/05/23

Designing Inclusive CPD

Designing Inclusive CPD

This informal CPD article, ‘Designing Inclusive CPD’, was provided by Progressay, an educational teacher tool to make marking meaningful without adding to teacher workload.

Education 12/05/23

Belonging in the workplace matters

Belonging in the workplace matters

This informal CPD article, ‘Belonging in the workplace matters’, was provided by Progressay, an educational teacher tool to make marking meaningful without adding to teacher workload.

Finance 09/05/23

How to get started in the world of Finance

How to get started in the world of Finance

This informal CPD article, ‘How to get started in the world of Finance’, was provided by GIRA - Global Institute of Regulatory Accreditation – who offer a powerful new way to learn online with every course designed according to principles of effective learning.

Updates and News 08/05/23

The Importance of Customized Training in the Modern Workplace

The Importance of Customized Training in the Modern Workplace

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations must constantly adapt to new challenges and opportunities. One key factor in achieving this is through the development and implementation of customized training programs tailored to meet the unique needs of both the organisation and its employees. 

Information Technology 06/05/23

Are you meeting Data Protection transparency requirements?

Are you meeting Data Protection transparency requirements?

This informal CPD article, ‘Are you meeting Data Protection transparency requirements?‘, was provided by Essex County Council, the local authority for Essex, who have a vision for Essex to be a county where individuals, families and communities can thrive and prosper.

CPD tips 04/05/23

CPD tips - How to improve your teamwork skills

CPD tips - How to improve your teamwork skills

Effective teamwork and the improvement of skills are increasingly essential for an organisation to succeed and are required for almost every industry. Strong teamwork skills and those who have developed the ability to work well with others are consistently sought out by employers for their ability to demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and good communication with colleagues. The following CPD article will explain why teamwork is so important, including some examples of what makes an effective team, as well as outline some simple and easy ways when looking to improve your team-building skills in the workplace.

Healthcare & Medical 04/05/23

Anxiety at work: 10 top tips as to how leaders can be more inclusive with social and networking events

Anxiety at work: 10 top tips as to how leaders can be more inclusive with social and networking events

This informal CPD article, ‘Anxiety at work: 10 top tips as to how leaders can be more inclusive with social and networking events’, was provided by Ruth Cooper-Dickson at Champs Consulting, who support organisations globally delivering mental health first aid training, stress-free living workshops and wellbeing consultancy solutions.

Business 27/04/23

EDI Strategies: Challenging Bystander Behaviour

EDI Strategies: Challenging Bystander Behaviour

This informal CPD article, ‘EDI Strategies: Challenging Bystander Behaviour’, was provided by Chiedza Ikpeh, Director of RARA Education Project. RARA is a Black and Female-led organisation that is committed to facilitating safe learning and working environments where Black and Indigenous People of Colour (BIPOC) can advance, connect, and thrive in UK society.

CPD tips 24/04/23

CPD tips - How to improve your communication skills in the workplace

CPD tips - How to improve your communication skills in the workplace

Effective communication is crucial to any organisations success. Good communication skills can help create a productive and efficient workplace where ideas are shared, problems are solved, and relationships are strengthened. In this CPD article, we will explore what communication skills are, why they are important, and provide tips on how to improve your communication skills in the workplace.

Education 24/04/23

CPD - Best Data Analysis Courses

CPD - Best Data Analysis Courses

In today’s digital world, having the knowledge and skills to decipher and understand information is vital across all industries. Every organisation needs to have a data analysis plan in place to optimise their business output and performance. In this CPD article, we will explain what data analysis is, the importance of data analysis and how you can find a data analysis course, making sure you become an essential part of your workplace workflow.

Education 23/04/23

The Side Hustle - Learning AT work and Learning TO work

The Side Hustle - Learning AT work and Learning TO work

This informal CPD article, ‘The Side Hustle’ was provided by Progressay, an educational teacher tool to make marking meaningful without adding to teacher workload.

Business 22/04/23

Become a leader worth following

Become a leader worth following

This informal CPD article, ‘Become a leader worth following’, was provided by GiANT, a global media and content development company specializing in leader transformation. They are helping create organizations everyone wants to work for.

Business 21/04/23

How And Why To Provide Good Customer Service

How And Why To Provide Good Customer Service

This informal CPD article, ‘How And Why To Provide Good Customer Service’, was provided by BulliesOut, one of the UK’s most dedicated and ambitious anti-bullying charities.

Updates and News 20/04/23

CPD - Why take a Train the Trainer course?

CPD - Why take a Train the Trainer course?

Being a successful instructor is about equipping yourself with the essential skills to deliver an engaging training session that meets the needs of both the organisation and its delegates. Participating in a train the trainer course is an excellent way to enhance your training skills and can provide you with specialist knowledge that will set you apart. In this CPD article, we will outline the benefits of taking a train the trainer course, as well as the different types of programmes available for trainers and where to find accredited courses that will help with your professional development.

CPD tips 17/04/23

CPD tips - How to improve your speaking skills

CPD tips - How to improve your speaking skills

Communication skills are strong predictors of success in the workplace and ensuring good relationships. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses in speaking and how to further develop the necessary skills can have a whole host of benefits in a person’s daily life and professional career. This CPD article will explain why good speaking skills are so important in the workplace, as well as the causes of poor speaking skills, and tips on how to improve them.

Education 16/04/23

EDI Strategies: Fostering a Culture of Allyship

EDI Strategies: Fostering a Culture of Allyship

This informal CPD article, ‘EDI Strategies: Fostering a Culture of Allyship’, was provided by Chiedza Ikpeh, Director of RARA Education Project. RARA is a Black and Female-led organisation that is committed to facilitating safe learning and working environments where Black and Indigenous People of Colour (BIPOC) can advance, connect, and thrive in UK society.

Polls and Surveys 11/04/23

LinkedIn Survey Poll Results - What is the most important benefit of CPD to your career?

LinkedIn Survey Poll Results - What is the most important benefit of CPD to your career?

In April 2022, we conducted a LinkedIn online survey to gauge understanding of the personal and professional benefits of CPD, asking the question: What would you say is the most important benefit of CPD to your career? In this article, we will explore what CPD is, as well as revisit the results of our poll and explore the possible contributing factors.

CPD tips 07/04/23

CPD tips - Ways to think more strategically

CPD tips - Ways to think more strategically

Strategic thinking is a way of achieving a set of goals in a well-reasoned and logical way. It involves understanding the complete landscape of any activity, analysing where the opportunities and challenges lie, and putting together a decisive action plan for success. A big part of this is setting clear and actionable goals, determining how achievable they are and by when. This CPD article will outline what it means to think strategically, why it’s important, and offer key techniques for improving strategic thinking.

CPD tips 07/04/23

CPD tips - How to improve your organisational skills

CPD tips - How to improve your organisational skills

Being organised makes us more productive. It allows us to plan work effectively, keep track of projects and prioritise to deliver tasks on time. As such, improving your organisational skills is crucial to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in any industry. Here are our top tips for being more organised at work.

CPD tips 07/04/23

CPD tips - How to improve your negotiation skills

CPD tips - How to improve your negotiation skills

The ability to negotiate is a soft skill that encompasses good communication, persuasion skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to think strategically. Typically a negotiation is the coming together of different parties to reach an agreement that satisfies all parties sufficiently. Instances that require negotiation regularly occur in the workplace, from business to business to employees and employers negotiating working terms.   

Business 06/04/23

Tackling unconscious bias in business

Tackling unconscious bias in business

This informal CPD article Tackling unconscious bias in business was provided by Ayming UK, who aim to improve Business Operational and Financial Performance.

Healthcare & Medical 06/04/23

Develop the mental toolkit for success

Develop the mental toolkit for success

This informal CPD article Develop the mental toolkit for success was provided by Ayming UK, who aim to improve Business Operational and Financial Performance.

Healthcare & Medical 30/03/23

CPD Psychology for Leadership coaches

CPD Psychology for Leadership coaches

This informal CPD article was provided by John O’Brien, from C G Jung Centre, Jungian analysts and pioneers of Jungian Coaching.

Updates and News 22/03/23

What AI (ChatGPT) means for the future of training

What AI (ChatGPT) means for the future of training

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the subject of speculation in science fiction for decades, with many predicting that it will revolutionise our personal and professional lives. From healthcare to business and finance, implementation of AI is rapidly transforming industry sectors. In this CPD article, we will look at what ChatGPT is and what it means for the future of training.

Human Resources 19/03/23

What are the advantages to having trained DSE Assessors?

What are the advantages to having trained DSE Assessors?

This informal CPD article “What are the advantages to having trained DSE Assessors?” was provided by Worksafe UK, one of the largest Health & Safety Training companies in the United Kingdom.

Education 14/03/23

How to be an effective mentor

How to be an effective mentor

This informal CPD article How to be an effective mentor was provided by Ayming UK, who aim to improve Business Operational and Financial Performance.

Business 14/03/23

How to appraise training and performance

How to appraise training and performance

This informal CPD article How to appraise training and performance was provided by Ayming UK, who aim to improve Business Operational and Financial Performance.

Updates and News 12/03/23

What is kaizen (continuous improvement)?

What is kaizen (continuous improvement)?

In business terms, kaizen is an approach to continuously improve an organisation based on making small, positive ongoing changes that, over time, lead to significant improvements. This CPD article will outline how kaizen can be implemented, as well as some of the key benefits and principles of applying a kaizen methodology to your organisation.

CPD tips 12/03/23

CPD tips - Motivating a team with different personalities

CPD tips - Motivating a team with different personalities

As a leader of any team, the motivation and engagement of employees is a top priority. Studies have shown that teams with highly engaged employees can be up to 21% more profitable and that disengaged employees cost businesses a huge amount of money - the Engagement Institute estimated that disengagement costs US companies as much as $550 billion a year.

Human Resources 08/03/23

HR for Line Managers ' Spring Update

HR for Line Managers ' Spring Update

This informal CPD article, ‘HR for Line Managers - Spring Update’, was provided by Cath Demaid, Head of Learning and Organisational Development at EST HR, a multi service professional practice offering HR, Accountancy and Commercial Finance services.

Business 07/03/23

EDI Strategies: The Pros and Cons of Advocacy and Sponsorship

EDI Strategies: The Pros and Cons of Advocacy and Sponsorship

This informal CPD article, ‘EDI Strategies: The Pros and Cons of Advocacy and Sponsorship’, was provided by Chiedza Ikpeh, Director of RARA Education Project. RARA is a Black and Female-led organisation that is committed to facilitating safe learning and working environments where Black and Indigenous People of Colour (BIPOC) can advance, connect, and thrive in UK society.

Business 07/03/23

EDI Strategies: The Pros and Cons of Staff Networks

EDI Strategies: The Pros and Cons of Staff Networks

This informal CPD article, ‘EDI Strategies: The Pros and Cons of Staff Networks’, was provided by Chiedza Ikpeh, Director of RARA Education Project. RARA is a Black and Female-led organisation that is committed to facilitating safe learning and working environments where Black and Indigenous People of Colour (BIPOC) can advance, connect, and thrive in UK society.

Business 01/03/23

What is Six Sigma and how can it help your career?

What is Six Sigma and how can it help your career?

Six Sigma is one of the most well-known and widely adopted methodologies for making business processes more effective and efficient. The following CPD article looks to explain the Six Sigma methodology and how learning the principles and achieving Six Sigma certification can benefit individuals in their career.

CPD tips 10/02/23

CPD tips: How to improve problem-solving skills

CPD tips: How to improve problem-solving skills

Throughout your personal and professional life you’re regularly going to encounter problem situations that require you to think on your feet and find the best solution. As such, problem solving is a hugely important soft skill, one that potential employers are always looking for when recruiting for new roles. When planning your own personal development, this is an area that should be considered, but you may not know where to start. 

Business 09/02/23

Identifying Development Needs - How to find and fill skills gaps in your organisation

Identifying Development Needs - How to find and fill skills gaps in your organisation

This informal CPD article Identifying Development Needs – How to find and fill skills gaps in your organisation was provided by Ayming UK, who aim to improve Business Operational and Financial Performance.

Business 09/02/23

How to manage expectations

How to manage expectations

This informal CPD article How to manage expectations was provided by Ayming UK, who aim to improve Business Operational and Financial Performance.

Updates and News 03/02/23

What is active vs passive learning?

What is active vs passive learning?

There are many ways of learning but, in general, all forms can be defined as one of two types – active learning or passive learning. The following CPD article outlines the differences between these approaches and looks to understand how individuals can determine the best method of learning for themselves. It will also explain how teachers can assess the value of active and passive learning in their teaching methods and learning content.

Updates and News 25/01/23

LinkedIn Survey Poll Results - What is the benefit of CPD to your organisation?

LinkedIn Survey Poll Results - What is the benefit of CPD to your organisation?

In June 2022, we conducted an online LinkedIn survey to gauge understanding of the benefits of CPD for an organisation. In this article, we will explore the benefits of Continuing Professional Development from an individual and organisation perspective, providing a simple analysis of the findings of our poll and exploring the potential reasons for this result.

Updates and News 20/01/23

CPD - a guide to goal setting

CPD - a guide to goal setting

Learning to effectively set goals is a fundamental part of achieving fulfilment and success both personally and professionally. The following article looks to outline the different types of goal setting, how to set good professional development goals, and the importance of goal setting in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). 

Education 08/01/23

The Top 6 Employee Well-Being Strategies For Organisations in 2023

The Top 6 Employee Well-Being Strategies For Organisations in 2023

This informal CPD article, ‘The Top 6 Employee Well-Being Strategies For Organisations in 2023’, was provided by Wellness Me, a CPD course provider who use Mindfulness, Meditation and Reiki techniques to promote wellness and wellbeing.

Human Resources 05/01/23

Keeping you HR compliant and informed for the start of 2023

Keeping you HR compliant and informed for the start of 2023

This informal CPD article, ‘Keeping you HR compliant and informed for the start of 2023', was provided by EST HR, a multi service professional practice offering HR, Accountancy and Commercial Finance services.

Business 03/01/23

Developing People in the Workplace

Developing People in the Workplace

This informal CPD article on Developing People in the Workplace was provided by Ayming UK, who aim to improve Business Operational and Financial Performance.

Updates and News 28/12/22

CPD training as a tool for employee retention

CPD training as a tool for employee retention

Employee retention is an important consideration for any organisation. A high employee turnover can be costly – through the financial expense of rehiring but also the loss of skills, experience and knowledge. Investing in training and employee development is a key element in effective employee retention. A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within an 

Updates and News 27/12/22

Understanding knowledge and learning retention

Understanding knowledge and learning retention

A critical part of any learning is being able to retain new knowledge gained. Learning is not effective if knowledge and new skills cannot be maintained or are quickly forgotten. The following CPD article looks to provide an understanding of the importance of knowledge and learning retention, as well as some strategies to improve retention and how these can be successfully achieved.

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