Professional development insight
What is continuing professional development (CPD)? CPD is any form of learning or development that benefits you in your professional environment. If you have learned something new then this is CPD, and includes, but is not restricted to: ● reading News On Line, Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward or another publication ● networking with new or existing contacts ● attending training courses and/or events. Who needs to complete CPD? Whatever level of membership, you have access to the CPD area of cipp.org.uk . In accordance with the CIPP code of conduct all associate, full and fellow members need ● using the CIPP’s Advisory Service ● taking part in on-the-job learning
to evidence CPD to be able to renew their membership. The CIPP continuously spot check CPD activity so make sure you take the time to log any form of learning or development on your record to ensure your membership level is maintained. Why is CPD important? CPD is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will help you manage your own learning and development. It is about where you want to be and how you plan to get there, an investment that you make in yourself. CPD can help you keep your skills up to date and prepare you for greater responsibilities. It can boost your confidence, strengthen your professional credibility and help you become more creative in tackling new challenges. CPD
makes your working life more interesting and can significantly increase your job satisfaction. It can accelerate your career development and is an important part of CIPP membership. To log CPD follow the steps below: ● log into the members’ area of cipp.org.uk ‘My CIPP’ ● find ‘My CPD’ on the drop down options ● click on the blue box ‘add a new record’ ● complete the form, record your activity and click ‘submit’. n Contact us If you require any help with your CPD please email membership@cipp.org.uk or call 0121 712 1073. If you would like to discuss your CPD further, the CIPP also offer face to face appointments at all of our events.
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Issue 28 | March 2017
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