About CPD – Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Professional/Personal Education (CPE) is how people keep their knowledge and skills up to date for their professional lives. CPD is a structured way of learning that helps ensure competency in practice, covering knowledge, skills, and practical experience. It can include any relevant learning activity, whether formal and structured or informal and self-directed. CPD allows development to be tailored to personal needs, employer requirements, and regulatory standards, ensuring professionals remain competent and current, a hallmark of true professionalism. CPD can be delivered in various ways depending on organizational structure and available resources. Common methods include:

In-house presentations
Workshops
Seminars and conferences
Training courses
Technical reports
Books
House magazines and newsletters
Literature
Videos, CD-ROMs, and discs
Factory tours and site visits
Websites

The Continuing Professional Development Mark is an independent assessment scheme designed exclusively for individuals to ensure their personal skills are maintained.