What is CPD (Continuing Professional Development

Continuing professional development (CPD) is the intentional maintenance and development of the knowledge and skills needed to perform in a professional context. This could mean honing current skills, it could mean developing them to a new level, or it could mean learning new ones that will allow an employee’s job role to expand or prepare them for potential promotion.

CPD obligations are present in most professions. Most companies and organisations now prioritise them because they ensure a constantly developing workforce, so CPD is a widely recognised and respected qualification across the UK.

This means there are millions of professionals across the UK who are required to undertake CPD training every year.