CPD in the IT Support Services sector

This informal CPD article, ‘Essential Practices for Building a Resilient, Client-Ready OBM Business in 2026’ was provided by OBM School, an online training academy that teaches you how to start & scale a thriving business as an Online Business Manager.

This informal CPD article, ‘Beyond the Firewalls: Why ISO/IEC 27701 Training is Mandatory for Information Security’, was provided by CFE Cert, who offer a wide range of auditing, certification, compliance and Gap analysis services on GDPR, Information Security, Business Continuity, International IT Service and Personal Information Management Systems.

This informal CPD article ‘AI Governance & Article 4 of the EU AI Act: Setting the Foundation for Responsible AI ‘, was provided by Nurgül Aslan, Founder at International Academy for Digitalization & Management (IADM), who deliver programmes and executive training in digitalization, artificial intelligence, and future management competencies.

This informal CPD article ‘Digital Feedback Loops in Higher Education: Building Continuous Professional Growth Through Reflective Assessment’ was provided by Vertex University, a fully online university committed to delivering high-quality academic and professional education.

This informal CPD article ‘Transforming Academic Assignments in Digital Universities: From Evaluation Tools to Instruments for Continuing Professional Development’ was provided by Vertex University, a fully online university committed to delivering high-quality academic and professional education.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) refers to the activities professionals engage in to enhance their abilities and knowledge throughout their career. At its core, CPD is a commitment to ongoing lifelong learning. While many factors contribute to effective ongoing learning, one of the most important elements is instant feedback.

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by Inspire Management Training Centre. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page. 

This informal CPD article ‘Redefining Quality in Online Education Through Continuing Professional Learning’ was provided by Vertex University, a fully online university committed to delivering high-quality academic and professional education.

This informal CPD article ‘Building a Culture of Continuing Professional Learning Through Institutional Readiness in Digital Higher Education’ was provided by Vertex University, a fully online university committed to delivering high-quality academic and professional education.

This informal CPD article, ‘From VA to OBM: Thinking, Communicating, and Leading at a Partner Level,’ was provided by OBM School, an online training academy that teaches you how to start & scale a thriving business as an Online Business Manager. 

This informal CPD article ‘Designing for Cognitive Clarity: How Neuroscience and Emotional Intelligence Improve Learning for Architects’ was provided by Direct Academy an online education provider specializing in self-paced professional development courses with a core focus on architecture and the built environment.

This informal CPD article ‘The Growing Space Ecosystem in the MENA Region’ was provided by Advanced Rocket Technologies, a UK-based aerospace company focused on developing and launching reusable suborbital and orbital-class space vehicles from MENA.

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by QURECA. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

This informal CPD article ‘Stay Safe Online: Building a culture of cyber resilience against phishing threats’ was provided by LRN Corporation, a dedicated ethics and compliance company, educating and helping people each year worldwide navigate complex legal and regulatory environments and foster ethical cultures.

This informal CPD article ‘Why CPD Matters for Tutors as Much as Teachers’ was provided by Ellie Baker Education, a professional coaching organisation led by former teachers with a background in the UK school system.

This informal CPD article, ‘Filtering and Monitoring in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)’, was provided by Computeam, who provide IT products and services to schools and Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) across the UK, with the aim of improving educational outcomes through technology.

This informal CPD article, ‘AI Governance and Data Protection: A CPD Briefing on ISO/IEC 42001 and GDPR’, was provided by CFE Cert, who offer a wide range of auditing, certification, compliance and Gap analysis services on GDPR, Information Security, Business Continuity, International IT Service and Personal Information Management Systems.

This informal CPD article ‘The Importance of Integration in Perimeter Security’ was provided by Southwest Microwave, an organisation with experience in the design and manufacture of integrated high-security outdoor electronic perimeter intrusion detection systems.

In an era of increasing uncertainty, regulatory complexity, and interconnected global risks, organisations require sophisticated risk management capabilities that now extend beyond traditional insurance and safety protocols. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in risk management provides the foundation for building these capabilities while ensuring that risk professionals maintain current knowledge and competencies across rapidly evolving landscapes.

This informal CPD article, ‘How to Personalise and Adapt CPD in Schools’, was provided by Computeam, who provide IT products and services to schools and Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) across the UK, with the aim of improving educational outcomes through technology.