WHAT IS CPD ?

As the name suggests, CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development.

It refers to the ongoing process of acquiring new knowledge, skills, and competencies to enhance professional performance and stay up to date in a specific field or industry. CPD involves various activities such as attending workshops, seminars, conferences, or courses, participating in professional associations, reading relevant literature, and engaging in practical experiences. The goal of CPD is to ensure that professionals continuously improve their abilities, adapt to changes, and maintain high standards of competence throughout their careers. It is commonly required in many professions as a way to demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development.

Why is CPD Important?

The significance of continuing professional development cannot be underestimated. While CPD may be mandated by employers or professional organizations to ensure a continuously developing workforce and offer employees a clear path to success in their current and future roles, it ultimately falls upon individuals to take personal responsibility for keeping their knowledge and skills up to date.

In regulated business sectors such as banking, accountancy, and financial services, individuals are likely required to track and advance their CPD to maintain their professional qualifications and licenses to practice. Regulatory bodies exist to ensure that the public receives services of the necessary standard, making CPD a matter of utmost importance.

Even in non-regulated sectors, CPD holds value as it allows organizations to continually invest in their employees, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional service to customers.

Is CPD accreditation recognised ?

Because of the knowledge and skills acquired, CPD is acknowledged by potential employers as a valuable and credible accomplishment that has the potential to enhance your workplace abilities and prepare you for such an environment.

What is a CPD qualification equivalent to ?

Accredited CPD courses are associated with CPD points, which correspond to the number of hours spent on the courses. Some employers may have a requirement for employees to accumulate a specific number of CPD points annually, while others may encourage individuals to record these points for personal development purposes.

Investment

Students who enroll for postgraduate programs delivered at Kensley are automatically entitled to the CPD program under Research Methods for Business use for no additional fee, while non-students have the option to pay and attend the CPD course sessions.