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Updates and News 04/05/21

An introduction to the CPD Cycle stages

An introduction to the CPD Cycle stages

This article provides a simple introduction to the CPD Cycle, the stages involved and how it works, as well as the benefits of using the CPD Cycle to manage your Continuing Professional Development.

Updates and News 03/05/21

Find online CPD courses for your professional development

Find online CPD courses for your professional development

Online CPD courses are able to provide a structured approach to learning to help individuals improve upon their skills and knowledge within their chosen industries and specialisms.  

Updates and News 29/04/21

Conference and Event Certification

Conference and Event Certification

The CPD Certification Service was established 1996 and now has over 25 years’ experience providing conference and event certification for Continuing Professional Development. Thousands of CPD training courses, conferences, events, workshops and e-learning programs are formally CPD certified by us every year across a full range of CPD providers from different industries.

Updates and News 28/04/21

How can I improve my online classes?

How can I improve my online classes?

Whether as a teacher or as a student, online teaching gives you the opportunity to impact lives, contribute to a growing industry, and share your expertise with others. Effective online teaching often requires more planning and more effort than in-person teaching, and keeping students engaged in their lessons can be one of the biggest challenges you face. Here are some top tips for tea

Updates and News 28/04/21

CPD - How to get an online course accredited

CPD - How to get an online course accredited

This article provides a simple overview on how to get an online course accredited for CPD. Many online training organisations from a range of industries use CPD accreditation for their online courses, eLearning and webinars. The CPD Certification Service help CPD providers accredit their online courses so attendees can use the learning towards their annual Continuing Professional Development obligations.

Updates and News 22/04/21

How do I obtain a CPD Certificate of Attendance?

How do I obtain a CPD Certificate of Attendance?

This article provides a simple overview as to what is a CPD certificate and how to obtain a CPD certificate of attendance once you have completed a training course, or attended an educational conference or event.

Updates and News 13/04/21

CPD requirements for Healthcare Professionals

CPD requirements for Healthcare Professionals

The purpose of Continuing Professional Development in healthcare is to help improve the safety and quality of care provided for patients and the public. As a healthcare professional you are responsible for identifying your CPD needs, planning how those needs 

CPD requirements for Conveyancers

CPD requirements for Conveyancers

This informal CPD article aims to provide a simple overview as to what is residential conveyancing, as well as provide a quick guide to CPD requirements for conveyancers and any information relating to CPD courses and webinars.

Updates and News 07/04/21

What are the benefits of CPD?

What are the benefits of CPD?

This article provides a simple overview as to the benefits of CPD, helping to explain what is CPD, how it works, and different types of CPD, as well as how CPD benefits individuals with their ongoing learning, improvement and career opportunities.

Updates and News 07/04/21

Online Courses to Refresh Your Skills Post-Lockdown

Online Courses to Refresh Your Skills Post-Lockdown

Unfortunately, during recent restrictions many of us were unable to return to work in multiple sectors due to many businesses being forced to close. In recent months, we are now starting to see a return to work and perhaps we can see some light at the end of the tunnel. 

Updates and News 01/04/21

CPD for Science Technicians and Biomedical Scientists

CPD for Science Technicians and Biomedical Scientists

Scientists work in a remarkably diverse array of industries. Companies employ them to develop and improve products, universities hire them to teach and do research, healthcare companies have them working on medications, vaccines, and new treatments, and governments employ a team of scientists to help with public projects.

Updates and News 08/03/21

How to register your CPD training for certification

How to register your CPD training for certification

The CPD Certification Service is the largest and most recognised CPD accreditation service in the UK for training providers and event organisers to certify and register CPD learning activities. With 25 years experience supporting CPD providers from across

Updates and News 03/03/21

Why take a property development course?

Why take a property development course?

Why take a property development course? Becoming a property developer can have a multitude of benefits, and with the UK in desperate need of more homes, now could be the perfect time to start a property development business. This article will highlight so

Updates and News 11/02/21

What makes a great cover letter?

What makes a great cover letter?

When applying for a job, people often focus a lot of time making sure their C.V is well structured, well designed and as informative and persuasive as possible. This is no doubt a crucial step, however one underlooked element is the importance of a strong

Updates and News 26/01/21

Step by step tips on how to create a successful online training course

Step by step tips on how to create a successful online training course

If you have not researched into how to create a successful online course, it is important to know a few simple steps and tips to maximise its impact and opportunity. In this article, we outline the process of creating an online course, and share some top

Updates and News 14/01/21

Benefits of CPD for employers

Benefits of CPD for employers

This article helps to explain the benefits of CPD for employers. CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is the term used to describe the learning professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. CPD combines different

Updates and News 27/11/20

Are online courses internationally recognised?

Are online courses internationally recognised?

Today's job marketplace is extremely competitive. Fortunately, the current digital marketplace offers tons of learning opportunities for us to develop our professional skills through online educational courses and other digital resources. Are CPD courses

Updates and News 20/11/20

Do certificates from online courses have any value?

Do certificates from online courses have any value?

Online courses and varieties of distance learning have become increasingly popular in the current climate, with many rightly turning to these as a way to upskill and continue their professional development. There is, however, a common misconception aroun

Updates and News 22/10/20

Is it worth investing in online courses as a business owner?

Is it worth investing in online courses as a business owner?

Technology is revolutionizing the way we learn. Adults in the UK spend on average 24 hours a week on the internet. We do our shopping online, talk to our friends online, and watch movies online. It's hardly surprising, therefore, that we can learn online.

Updates and News 20/10/20

Are online short courses worth it?

Are online short courses worth it?

Now more than ever, people are turning to online short courses to continue their professional development. But we know there are people out there who may be hesitant to take that first step into distance learning and would like some reassurance on whether

Construction 09/07/20

CPD for Building and Chartered Surveyors

CPD for Building and Chartered Surveyors

Asking what a building or chartered surveyor does is a little like asking what an artist does ' there are so many subtleties and variations within the profession that it's impossible to define it precisely. In a discipline that include people who have spe

Healthcare & Medical 01/05/20

A Guide to CPD for Psychologists

A Guide to CPD for Psychologists

Undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is both a professional expectation and a personal responsibility for psychologists. With the complexity of working life, accelerating pace of change and the half-life of knowledge gained in initial tra

Healthcare & Medical 20/04/20

CPD for Midwives in the UK

CPD for Midwives in the UK

Best practices in healthcare are always evolving. Midwifery is practiced in an ever-changing environment, with many factors contributing to the need for ongoing learning to make sure they are delivering the best care possible. The number of midwives in t

Updates and News 20/03/20

A message to the CPD community surrounding COVID-19 Coronavirus

A message to the CPD community surrounding COVID-19 Coronavirus

Dear CPD community, In light of the current concerns surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we want to let you know about the steps The CPD Certification Service is taking to ensure we are prepared and able to continue to support you. The CPD Certification

Information Technology 16/01/20

The benefits of CPD for IT Professionals

The benefits of CPD for IT Professionals

This article provides a simple overview of the CPD requirements for UK IT professionals, including information on various types of CPD available. The UK IT sector is worth '58billion annually (UK Trade & Industry, UKTI) and is one of the largest Infor

Healthcare & Medical 10/01/20

CPD for Vets and Veterinary Nurses

CPD for Vets and Veterinary Nurses

Renowned German philosopher Albert Einstein once said: 'Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.' Learning is a never ending process and a fundamental part of what it takes to be a successful practicing vet or veterinary n

Updates and News 10/01/20

A Guide to CPD for Dental Nurses

A Guide to CPD for Dental Nurses

Dental nurses have a pivotal role in modern dentistry and are responsible for carrying out many important and varied tasks in their day to day duties. This includes maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene, taking notes during examinations, the

Construction 27/11/19

CPD for Construction Professionals

CPD for Construction Professionals

Within the UK Construction Industry, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an increasingly mandatory requirement for over 500,000 individual members of approximately 50 construction industry professional bodies and member institutes. CPD is the m

Updates and News 13/11/19

CPD for Sales and Marketing Professionals

CPD for Sales and Marketing Professionals

In the fast-changing industry of sales and marketing, a commitment to continuous learning and improving is generally expected of anyone in a professional capacity. In today's society, knowledge advances at an ever faster pace. Continuing Professional Deve

Construction 17/10/19

Why Accreditation Benefits Construction Industries?

Why Accreditation Benefits Construction Industries?

The fast paced nature of the construction industry requires companies and their employees to be trained to the highest standards so that they can position themselves as leaders in the field. Constantly developing their knowledge, professionalism and skill

Business 17/10/19

How To Become Certified In Beauty And Cosmetics

How To Become Certified In Beauty And Cosmetics

Becoming certified in beauty and cosmetics is paramount if you are to reach your dreams of revitalising the skin and applying make-up to enhance the appearance and well-being of individuals. Make-up artists and beauty therapists will typically find employ

Construction 17/10/19

CPD For Health And Safety Workers

CPD For Health And Safety Workers

The importance of keeping workers safe in their respective environment should never be underestimated, in particular to those involved in occupational health and safety (OSH). According to HSE, 'over 200 people are killed each year in accidents at work an

Updates and News 03/09/19

Accountancy CPD - Requirements for UK Accountants

Accountancy CPD - Requirements for UK Accountants

CPD Requirements for UK Accountants CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is the term used to describe the learning activities accountants and accountancy professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. Accountancy

Education 23/07/19

CPD for Primary and Secondary School Teachers

CPD for Primary and Secondary School Teachers

In a profession that focuses on learning and knowledge, it is all too important for teachers to set aside time for Continuing Professional Development. Whether you are a teacher at a local primary school, a lecturer in a university, the head teacher of a

Healthcare & Medical 23/07/19

CPD for Physiotherapists and Chiropractors

CPD for Physiotherapists and Chiropractors

In order to maintain and enhance their professionalism, Physiotherapists and Chiropractors should make an effort to continually update their skills and knowledge through ongoing Continuing Professional Development. CPD is a continually reflective process

Updates and News 27/06/19

How Do I Evidence Professional Development?

How Do I Evidence Professional Development?

CPD (Continuous Professional Development) is a catalyst that motivates us as individuals to engage in a self-driven form of learning. It gives us the initiative to keep our skills and knowledge up-to-date as well as document our career development and pro

Healthcare & Medical 25/06/19

How to Become Accredited in Nutrition Courses

How to Become Accredited in Nutrition Courses

Many factors will impact on our ability to live a long and healthy lifestyle and a good diet is fundamental to our overall well being. It is no secret that attitudes to healthy eating and nutrition have evolved in recent years, which has made the role of

Healthcare & Medical 08/05/19

CPD for Dentists and Dental Hygienists

CPD for Dentists and Dental Hygienists

In the UK all qualified dentists have a responsibility for continuing their professional education. CPD is defined as study, training, courses, seminars, reading and other learning activities which advance your professional development as a dentist or den

Finance 24/04/19

CPD for Mortgage and Insurance Brokers

CPD for Mortgage and Insurance Brokers

The updating of skills and knowledge is critical in keeping up-to-date of industry changes, maintaining competence and ensuring that any qualifications do not become obsolete. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which Mortgage and In

Updates and News 04/03/19

CPD requirements for Social Workers

CPD requirements for Social Workers

Any activity that contributes to the development of the knowledge, skills and competencies of a social worker can be considered as Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This can be as diverse as completing training courses, reflecting on work practic

Updates and News 27/02/19

CPD for Civil and Structural Engineers

CPD for Civil and Structural Engineers

All Engineering Professionals make a commitment to maintaining their competency in order to meet both current and future challenges within their industry. Engineers must undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure that their skills and k

Updates and News 01/02/19

CPD for Financial Advisers and Planners

CPD for Financial Advisers and Planners

A wide range of professionals across the financial services sector are looking for the best finance courses to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD in the finance industry is often mandatory to professional bodies and associations, whic

Updates and News 12/12/18

CPD for Nurses and Nursing support staff

CPD for Nurses and Nursing support staff

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will help you manage your own learning and growth. The focus of CPD is firmly on results ' the benefits that professional development can bring you in the

Updates and News 28/11/18

CPD for Architects and Design Professionals

CPD for Architects and Design Professionals

As in most professions, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allows you to enhance personal proficiency while being able to understand new technologies and techniques within your industry. For architects and design professionals, CPD has become a vit

Healthcare & Medical 31/10/18

CPD for Doctors, Surgeons and Physicians

CPD for Doctors, Surgeons and Physicians

Whether by professional body obligation or as a voluntary option, almost every professional within the medical sector undertakes some form of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), which includes Doctors, Surgeons and Physicians. CPD can be defined as

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