Welcome to the Managing Your Own Continuing Professional Development course. 

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will help you manage your own learning and growth. This online course will provide you with the tools with which to take personal responsibility for managing your own continuing professional development.  

The focus of CPD is firmly on results - the benefits that professional development can bring you in the real world. Perhaps the most important message is that one size doesn't necessarily fit all. Wherever you are in your career now, and whatever you want to achieve, your CPD should be exactly that: yours.   

	Is this course for me?
	This course is suitable for professionals of any level who want to progress their careers.
	How will I benefit from this course?
	On completion of this course you will: Have the skills required to review your current personal and work-related development Be able to plan and undertake new development opportunities Review and reflect on the learning process, and the impact that it has on workplace performance.
	How long will it take?
	It should take you about 30 minutes to complete.
	How much does it cost?
	This course is free.
	Will I get a certificate at the end?
	Yes - you will be able to download a certificate after you have completed all the modules and the feedback form.
	How do I start?
	Scroll to the top of the page and click on the       Join course       button. This will take you through to the course content. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.