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Information Technology 28/06/24

Cyber Attacks and Third-Party Risks

Cyber Attacks and Third-Party Risks

This informal CPD article, ‘Cyber Attacks and Third-Party Risks‘, was provided by Jess Pembroke, Head of Data Protection at Naomi Korn Associates, a UK-based leader specialising in copyright, data protection and licensing.

Education 25/06/24

Giving a child a voice will help them achieve their full potential in life

Giving a child a voice will help them achieve their full potential in life

This informal CPD article ‘Giving a child a voice will help them achieve their full potential in life’, was provided by Mary Brockwell, founder of The Life Matters, a charity which was set up to help children and young adults who find themselves struggling to cope with everyday life, self-harming or even suicide.

Engineering 21/06/24

Impact of Environmental Regulations on Tank Storage Operations

Impact of Environmental Regulations on Tank Storage Operations

This informal CPD article, ‘Impact of Environmental Regulations on Tank Storage Operations‘, was provided TankSkills, who provide consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Why understanding information requests matters

Why understanding information requests matters

This informal CPD article, ‘Why understanding information requests matters‘, was provided by Becky Hall, Information Governance Manager at Naomi Korn Associates, a UK-based leader specialising in copyright, data protection and licensing.

Education 24/05/24

Restorative Practice: A Holistic Approach to Conflict Resolution and Community Building

Restorative Practice: A Holistic Approach to Conflict Resolution and Community Building

This informal CPD article, ‘Restorative Practice: A holistic approach to conflict resolution and community building ‘, was provided by Magdalena Jalocha, Training Manager at Holden Knight Healthcare, a Recruitment Consultancy with a passion for achieving excellence.

Updates and News 09/05/24

Is CPD a Recognised Qualification for Employers?

Is CPD a Recognised Qualification for Employers?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is widely recognised as a powerful tool for personal growth and can serve as an essential way to demonstrate professional value to employers across all industries. This article explores how CPD differs from formal qualifications and highlights its significant benefits for career advancement and importance in the workplace.

Meeting the Data Protection Accountability principle

Meeting the Data Protection Accountability principle

This informal CPD article, ‘Meeting the Data Protection Accountability principle’, 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.

Engineering 08/04/24

ALARP and Risk Management

ALARP and Risk Management

This informal CPD article ‘ALARP and Risk Management’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Education 05/04/24

The Benefits of CPD-Certified Bid and Tender Writing Training

The Benefits of CPD-Certified Bid and Tender Writing Training

This informal CPD article, ‘The Benefits of CPD-Certified Bid and Tender Writing Training’, was provided by Executive Compass, who provide bid management and bid writer services assisting owner-managed businesses, SMEs and large multi-national companies to win public and private sector contracts.

A Quick Guide to the New Procurement Act for Local Government

A Quick Guide to the New Procurement Act for Local Government

This informal CPD article, ‘A Quick Guide to the New Procurement Act for Local Government’, was provided by Advanced, who are providers of software and IT services to the public, private and not for profit sectors.

Updates and News 21/03/24

The Importance of CPD for Business Consultants

The Importance of CPD for Business Consultants

Business consultancy is a diverse and evolutionary field consisting of a variety of unique problems and situations. Many consultancy professionals are required to engage with CPD and it is essential to offering a valuable service and maintaining a productive consultancy practice. In this article, we will cover what business consultants do and the relevant professional bodies in the UK. t will also highlight valuable skills for consultants and the importance of further learning through participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Construction 16/02/24

The Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011

The Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011

This informal CPD article ‘The Water Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011’ was provided by SafeMove a trading arm of Yorkshire Water. Formed in 2001, with an aim to provide drainage and water searches for conveyancing purposes, they produce around 90,000 searches per year through a team of expert advisors. 

Engineering 08/02/24

The Significance of Consequence Modelling in Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment

The Significance of Consequence Modelling in Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment

This informal CPD article ‘The Significance of Consequence Modelling in Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Modern Slavery

This informal CPD article, ‘Modern Slavery‘, was provided by Peel Recruitment & Training Solutions, who provide specialist bespoke recruitment, training and interpreter solutions to the Law Enforcement arena. They bring together the expertise and experience needed to support organisations.

Information Technology 25/01/24

Spotlight on'Artificial Intelligence

Spotlight on'Artificial Intelligence

This informal CPD article, ‘Spotlight on…Artificial Intelligence’, 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.

Construction 22/01/24

The Haunting Impact of Past Decisions on Fire Safety

The Haunting Impact of Past Decisions on Fire Safety

This informal CPD article ‘The Haunting Impact of Past Decisions on Fire Safety’, was provided by Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, established in 2010 as an alliance of fire safety professionals working to protect UK plc against fire.

Healthcare & Medical 17/01/24

Legislative Changes to Allow the Prescribing of Cannabinoids

Legislative Changes to Allow the Prescribing of Cannabinoids

This informal CPD article, ‘Legislative Changes to Allow the Prescribing of Cannabinoids’, was provided by Andrea Last, Director and Clinical Lead at Jenner Medical Consultancy, formed by three healthcare professionals looking for a new challenge, with combined experience in the NHS, private practice, pharmacy, hospital, travel clinics and Cannabis Clinics who want the name to not only be synonymous with training and embedding protocol but also as a go to for assistance and support.

Business 20/12/23

Resiliency Testing (Part-II)

Resiliency Testing (Part-II)

This informal CPD article ‘Resiliency Testing (Part-II)’, was provided by Daman Dev Sood, an International Resilience Trainer & Consultant.

Engineering 19/12/23

The Role of Risk Assessment Matrices

The Role of Risk Assessment Matrices

This informal CPD article ‘The Role of Risk Assessment Matrices’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Engineering 12/12/23

The Qualitative and Quantitative Approach to Risk Assessment

The Qualitative and Quantitative Approach to Risk Assessment

This informal CPD article ‘The Qualitative and Quantitative Approach to Risk Assessment’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.  

Education 06/12/23

Empowering Manchester's Youth: Breaking the Cycle of Gang Involvement

Empowering Manchester's Youth: Breaking the Cycle of Gang Involvement

This informal CPD article, ‘Empowering Manchester's Youth: Breaking the Cycle of Gang Involvement‘, was provided by Magdalena Jalocha, Training Manager at Holden Knight Healthcare, a Recruitment Consultancy with a passion for achieving excellence.

Business 30/11/23

Anticipating the unexpected: The Importance of Accurate Log Keeping

Anticipating the unexpected: The Importance of Accurate Log Keeping

This informal CPD article ‘Anticipating the unexpected’ was provided by Matthew Wardner, Managing Director of Inverroy Crisis Management, who are a trusted consulting, training, and technology provider that specialises in designing bespoke resilience solutions for businesses across sectors.

Business 16/11/23

Resiliency Testing (Part-I)

Resiliency Testing (Part-I)

This informal CPD article ‘Resiliency Testing’, was provided by Daman Dev Sood, an International Resilience Trainer & Consultant.

Finance 09/11/23

Navigating the Nuances: Bankruptcy and Business Credit Scores in the UK

Navigating the Nuances: Bankruptcy and Business Credit Scores in the UK

This informal CPD article, ‘Navigating the Nuances: Bankruptcy and Business Credit Scores in the UK’, 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, through storytelling, discussion, visible learning, and using community support to celebrate progress.

Energy 07/11/23

Basic Principles of Risk Assessment

Basic Principles of Risk Assessment

This informal CPD article ‘Basic Principles of Risk Assessment’, was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Science 27/10/23

Why ISO 35001 certification is vital for laboratories and related organizations

Why ISO 35001 certification is vital for laboratories and related organizations

This informal CPD article, ‘Why ISO 35001 certification is vital for laboratories and related organizations’, was provided by Punyam Academy, an industry leader in training of international compliance standards.

Public Sector 27/10/23

Handling Data Subject Rights

Handling Data Subject Rights

This informal CPD article, ‘Handling Data Subject Rights’, 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.

Business 27/10/23

Creating & controlling ISO 44001 management system documents

Creating & controlling ISO 44001 management system documents

This informal CPD article, ‘Creating & controlling ISO 44001 management system documents’, was provided by Punyam Academy, an industry leader in training of international compliance standards. 

Finance 27/10/23

The Impact of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) on Financial Institutions

The Impact of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) on Financial Institutions

This informal CPD article, ‘The Impact of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) on Financial Institutions’, 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, through storytelling, discussion, visible learning, and using community support to celebrate progress.

Construction 13/09/23

What is a CON29DW residential drainage & water search?

What is a CON29DW residential drainage & water search?

This informal article ‘What is a CON29DW residential drainage & water search?’ was provided by SafeMove a trading arm of Yorkshire Water. Formed in 2001, with an aim to provide drainage and water searches for conveyancing purposes, they produce around 90,000 searches per year through a team of expert advisors.

Public Sector 04/08/23

Environmental Information Regulations Requests ' the basics

Environmental Information Regulations Requests ' the basics

This informal CPD article, ‘Environmental Information Regulations Requests – the basics’, 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. 

UK Warehouses: Why such a high sprinkler threshold compared to the rest of Europe?

UK Warehouses: Why such a high sprinkler threshold compared to the rest of Europe?

This informal CPD article, ‘UK Warehouses: Why such a high sprinkler threshold compared to the rest of Europe?’, was provided by Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA), established in 2010 as an alliance of fire safety professionals working to protect UK plc against fire.

Business 03/07/23

Demystifying the EU Taxonomy: A Simplified Guide to Green Investments

Demystifying the EU Taxonomy: A Simplified Guide to Green Investments

This informal CPD article, ‘Demystifying the EU Taxonomy: A Simplified Guide to Green Investments' was provided by FBRH Consultants, who aim to help businesses gain value by operating in much cleverer, sustainable ways.

Mastering LinkedIn: A Guide for Lawyers to Amplify Their Practice, Build Influential Connections and Win New Clients

Mastering LinkedIn: A Guide for Lawyers to Amplify Their Practice, Build Influential Connections and Win New Clients

This informal CPD article ‘Mastering LinkedIn: A Guide for Lawyers,’ was provided by Melanie Goodman at Trevisan, a trusted social media and online marketing agency, providing strategic solutions focused on the legal and financial services markets.

Public Sector 16/06/23

Freedom of Information Requests ' The Basics

Freedom of Information Requests ' The Basics

This informal CPD article, ‘Freedom of Information Requests – the basics’ 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. 

Construction 07/05/23

What is Martyn's Law, and why is it crucial for the glazing industry?

What is Martyn's Law, and why is it crucial for the glazing industry?

This informal CPD article, ‘What is Martyn’s Law, and why is it crucial for the glazing industry?, was provided by Glass Aftercare, one of the leading commercial glazing specialists in the UK, with 150 years’ combined glass and glazing industry experience covering everything from maintenance to consultancy. 

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.

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.

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 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.

Finance 08/02/23

CPD - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) courses

CPD - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) courses

Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is one of the contentious and pressing issues in global finance today and an increasingly relevant area for professionals to keep up-to-date with. In this CPD article, we will explain what anti-money laundering is and its importance, as well as why you should take an anti-money laundering course and the best courses to take for your Continuing Professional Development.

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.

Provider Case Studies 04/12/22

flick learning - CPD Member Case Study

flick learning - CPD Member Case Study

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 flick learning. For more information please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

Business 26/09/22

CPD ' Whistleblowing courses

CPD ' Whistleblowing courses

Whistleblowing is increasingly recognised as an essential tool for organisations, as it enables them to protect their employees and demonstrate an effort for continuous improvement. This CPD article will provide a brief overview of what whistleblowing is, whether whistleblowing is the right thing to do and what the benefits of undertaking a whistleblowing course are.

Business 07/09/22

Significance of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Systems for Organizations

Significance of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Systems for Organizations

This informal CPD article on Significance of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Systems for Organizations was provided by Punyam Academy, an industry leader in training of international compliance standards.

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