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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.

If you speak to ten different people in a room and ask them how much sleep they typically enjoy a night, the chances are that the answers will vary considerably. While everyone may have a different opinion on the required hours, it is universally accepted that good sleep is crucial for a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Being an effective mentor is a dynamic and rewarding role that requires a combination of skills, qualities, and strategies. Whether your aim is personal fulfilment or career advancement, it's crucial to remain up-to-date with new developments and actively seek opportunities to enhance your mentorship skills. This CPD article serves as a helpful starting point, providing practical tips and benefits to develop your knowledge in the practice of mentoring.

This article aims to provide a simple introduction to CPD for students. Whether you are an individual deciding upon what industry to enter or are already studying for a specific profession, there are a wide range of learning opportunities available to help you develop your skills. In this article, we have provided an overview of CPD for students and have highlighted some of the different avenues you can potentially go down when looking at CPD courses to take.

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 St Barnabas Hospice. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

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 Nature and Therapy. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

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.

With the exponential growth of digital platforms, mastering strong computer literacy skills has become a necessity across a variety of professional roles. In this CPD article, we will delve into the essential subject of computer literacy, including the importance of these skills as well as provide some simple tips on how to develop your computer literacy abilities.

Electricity not only plays a big part in our daily lives at home, but is extremely important for everything in our modern life. The huge variety of jobs that an electrician has to do means that there’s always an opportunity to learn, understand, and master new skills. This article provides a brief overview to being an electrician, including the most useful skills to have, and where to find electrical courses for CPD.

This informal article provides a simple overview to CPD in the renewable energy sector, what is renewable energy, the professional bodies and associations within the industry, as well as help to find different CPD courses and training currently available.

Problem solving has become one of the key soft skills that employers look for and one that is important to be able to demonstrate when looking for a promotion or a new career position. In this CPD article, we look at a few simple techniques to use, including its importance in learning, and how to improve your problem-solving skills.

This informal CPD article ‘The difference between UI and UX Design: The Complete Guide’ was provided by UX Academy, a community of experienced creators and innovators working to deliver meaningful user experience design training courses which will develop and improve the skills for those working in UI, UX & Voice Design.

Renowned Greek philosopher Aristotle once said “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.". Developing our self-awareness is not only the key to a meaningful life, but can be a valuable skill in the world of business and as a member of the workforce. We can make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. This CPD article will outline the benefits of having self-awareness skills as well as provide some avenues and tips on how to improve them.

This informal CPD article, ‘Sustainability as Strategy: The New Business Imperative’ was provided by IFRS Lab, a leading ESG advisory and training institution committed to advancing sustainability.

Setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It helps you organize your time and resources to make the most of your life. At the start of the year, many of us focus on ways to improve ourselves both personally and professionally. Despite this enthusiasm, sticking with these goals can often be a challenge.