Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sits at the heart of effective quality management, helping quality professionals keep their knowledge, skills and judgement current as the profession evolves.
If you’re studying with us, you’re already demonstrating a commitment to CPD – investing time and effort to develop your knowledge, skills and professional credibility.
In this, our latest Study Skills blog, we share our top tips to help you plan and prioritise your CPD for the year ahead. These are designed to complement your studies and encourage a more holistic approach to learning.
1: MAKE CPD A HABIT, NOT A HURDLE
Don’t wait for a formal course to count as CPD – podcasts, webinars, journals or LinkedIn articles all count.
2: ALIGN CPD WITH YOUR CAREER GOALS
Choose CPD activities which move you towards where you want to be – whether that’s a promotion, a new role or CQI Chartered status.
3: REFLECT, DON’T JUST RECORD
It’s not just about CPD hours – it’s about reflection and how you apply your learning in your workplace.
4: DIVERSIFY YOUR LEARNING
Vary your CPD: a course can deepen your knowledge, while peer conversations might bring fresh perspectives.
5: KEEP CPD VISIBLE.
Show your commitment to learning by sharing insights with your team or adding CPD milestones to your LinkedIn profile.
MAKE SURE YOU GET THE MOST OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THIS YEAR
By planning, reflecting and varying your learning alongside your studies, you can strengthen your skills, reinforce your knowledge – ultimately making a positive impact in your role and organisation.
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