Continuing Professional Development
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which members of professional associations maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and develop the personal qualities required in their professional lives.
We consider CPD a vital part of any professional's career and support professional bodies to improve and update their CPD systems.
Our research into the area of CPD has given us a comprehensive understanding of what CPD is and the range of issues that arise when managing CPD for a professional body.
Find out more about CPD in the publications and downloadable resources below...
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| Publications on CPD |
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| Book: CPD - Lifelong Learning of Millions |
| Andy Friedman (Book comes out on 23 August 2011) Providing the first comprehensive study of the subject of CPD, this innovative book will be required reading for CPD professionals and researchers and those working in HR, strategic roles and management. |
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| Report: Moving to Compulsory CPD |
| Christina Williams and William Hanson (2011) The report looks at organisations that have already travelled on the path to compulsory CPD and what they have to teach to those about to embark on it. From £20 |
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| Book: Online support for CPD |
| Christina Williams and Andrew Friedman (April 2008) This book explores the ways professional bodies are using online systems to support all aspects and stages of their members CPD – from planning to reflecting. From £40 |
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| Approaches to CPD Measurement |
In June 2008, PARN conducted a study on behalf of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), exploring approaches to CPD measurement across a range of professions. Examples of good practice in output-based approaches to CPD measurement are
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| CPD and Higher Education Institutions |
This research project aimed to encourage mutually beneficial links between professional bodies and higher education institutions and other education and training suppliers in relation to CPD.
This research was conducted in partnership with
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| Professionals’ views on CPD |
For this research project, PARN analysed a survey of professional body members about CPD provided by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as well as online delivery. The purpose of the survey was to investigate: How professionals feel about the CPD
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| CPD and the Internet |
We wanted to investigate the role of the internet in CPD and look at how professional associations are using internet technologies to support strategic objectives. The areas we look at in this report are:
The nature and range of online CPD
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| Who's weathering the recession well? |
| Date: 11/05/2012 |
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Report shows larger professional bodies faring better
According to our report Financial & Operating Ratios
for Professional Bodies 2009/2010, there is a fairly consistent and positive
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| Designing Competency Frameworks for CPD |
| Date: 10/05/2012 |
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has noted that more and more professional bodies are developing sets of
competencies which frame different aspects of professional skills, knowledge
and practice. Professional bodies put ... |
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| PARN offering CPD Course in Scotland |
| Date: 01/05/2012 |
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On 12 June 2012, PARN will be offering our Developing & Managing CPD Training Course in Scotland!
The training course will be held at the offices of our partner and PARN Member, ... |
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| Read our April News Update |
| Date: 15/04/2012 |
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Read our latest issue of the PARN News Update - our monthly e-newsletter and subscribe for free!
April 2012 News Update
Topics covered in this month's issue include...
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| ILEX Reviews CPD Scheme |
| Date: 29/02/2012 |
| The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has embarked on a
comprehensive review of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
arrangements for their members.
A Working Group wit... |
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| Training Courses dates set for 2012 |
| Date: 15/02/2012 |
| We've got a whole year of exciting courses planned. Book ahead - they're filling up fast!
WINTER/SPRING 2012
Professional Standards & Regulation - 29 February 2012
Understa... |
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