Get the most out of your CPD by focusing on your goals and taking advantage of every opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
Plan your CPD activities early
- Make a list – what learning development do you need to meet your professional goals? Review and update the list regularly.
- Don’t leave CPD to the last minute. Give yourself plenty of time so that you can find and complete activities that are best suited to your development needs before your registration expires.
- Make sure you select the right type of CPD activities to meet your CPD requirements. Remember you must select at least 5 points of Category A CPD activities and at least one mandatory activity as part of the minimum 10 CPD point requirement.
- Use our search tool to find CPD activities.
Stay focused during CPD activities
You will get more out of your CPD experience if you go into each activity with a clear idea of what you want to achieve. Take advantage of these opportunities by:
- identifying what you want to gain from the CPD activity
- participating in discussions
- networking with your peers
Apply what you learn
At the end of each activity reflect on your training and work out how you can apply it in practice. Ask yourself:
- What did I learn?
- What will I stop doing?
- What will I continue doing?
- What will I start doing?
- What will I do differently?
- How will I know when these changes have occurred?
- What else do I need to learn?
Review and update your CPD plan regularly.
