Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a way for professionals to maintain, improve and broaden their skills and knowledge and develop the personal qualities required in their professional lives. CPD is offered in a variety of formats, including workshops, online courses, seminars, short courses, certificates, diplomas and masters degrees.
CPD brings benefits to the learner:
- It increases skill levels and flexibility.
- It has a positive impact on job satisfaction and motivation.
- It can enhance career prospects.
- It can confer professional recognition.
- It enables learners to take responsibility for their own development.
- It can increase self awareness, self confidence and respect from colleagues.
CPD can also advantage the learner's company or organisation:
- It can improve recruitment prospects - employers who offer development opportunities soon acquire a good reputation.
- It can save money - development costs becomes more focussed and cost effective.
- It gives the company the benefit of up to date skills and knowledge.
- It can improve employee retention - staff who are given development opportunities are more likely to stay with the organisation.
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