What is CPD and why is it important?

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Broadly, CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is any activity engaged in by an individual through which they continue to maintain and enhance existing competence and develop new knowledge and skills. CPD should not be exclusively about formal events, seminars, courses or qualifications (although these can be valuable elements), and may involve development in both technical and non-technical areas. It can include a wide variety of activities such as open learning, private study, work experience and more.

CIC members have defined CPD as the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skill, and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout your working life.

Engagement in CPD can help you:

• Gain the knowledge and skills you need to specialise or move into a senior or managerial position.
• develop the knowledge and skills required to work in the context of changing markets, technologies or legislation;
• gain or retain membership of a Professional Institution or similar body;
• as an employee - maintain and gain competences so that you are more likely to be continuously employed;
• as a sole practitioner - maintain and gain competences in order to remain self-reliant and provide professional services.

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