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CPD - Continuing Professional Development

For many professionals the commitment to lifelong learning is manifested by an active involvement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - sometimes referred to Continuing Education (CE), or Continuing Eduation and Training (CET).

This commitment to CPD is growing in significance as an increasing number of professionals recognise the benefits of adopting a more planned and structured approach to professional development.

Not only is it important to keep up-to-date and know what, but also to know why and how to deal with a new professional or managerial issue. Indeed in the knowledge intensive world of the professions, some have argued that the only real source of sustainable competitive advantage is the ability to learn faster than the competition.

All professions are expected, to a much greater extent than in the past, to be both technically competent and managerially capable.

The concept of Continuing Professional Development is maturing both in the UK and internationally. In many professions and countries it has been formally recognised for over 20 years, whilst in others it is at a more embryonic stage of development. The continuation of professional or personal development is an aspect of life that is avidly followed by those wishing to ensure that they remain at the forefront of their chosen profession.