Professional October 2018

Professional development insight

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Continuing professional development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques and is essential to help you manage your own learning and development. Continuing professional development (CPD)

W hatever your level of CIPP membership, you have access to the continuing professional development (CPD) area of cipp.org.uk . In accordance with the CIPP code of conduct, all associate, full and fellow members need 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 about where you want to be and how you plan to get there; an investment that you make in yourself. It can help you keep your skills up to date and prepare you for greater responsibilities. CPD can also 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. Undertaking CPD will accelerate your career development and is an important part of CIPP membership.

What can I log as CPD? Any form of learning or development that benefits you in your professional environment. If you have learned something new, then this is CPD. Examples include: ● using the CIPP’s Advisory Service ● taking part in on the job learning ● 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. How do I log CPD? 1. Log into the members’ area of cipp.org.uk ‘My CIPP’. 2. Find ‘My CPD’ on the drop-down options. 3. Click on the blue box ‘add a new record’. 4. 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.

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* Chartered members are required to log 40 CPD points to renew.

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Issue 44 | October 2018

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