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CPD

CPD

1 5.2
Training and learning people do to keep their job skills current
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : formación continua
  • Learning and continuing professional development (CPD) are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their practice.
  • CPD professional development
  • CPD development
  • CPD quiz

Examples

  • A practice needs to look to continuing professional development (CPD), service provision, and career progression.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Many states are now mandating a minimum number of CPD hours to maintain school psychology credentials (Prus et al., 1995).

    Academic text (2000)

  • You can also complete modules online to collect CPD points.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Research indicates that if this objective is to be met, teachers must engage in ongoing, directed, and meaningful CPD experiences.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The RCOG has a well-developed CPD programme, established as a voluntary scheme fifteen years ago.

    Blog text (14)

  • Increased CPD requirements in credentialing will underscore the importance of training programs providing continuing education to in-service practitioners.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Many professionals pursue CPD to enhance their expertise and stay updated in their fields.

  • Participating in workshops is a great way to earn CPD credits for your professional development.

  • The organization introduced a new policy to ensure that all employees complete CPD activities annually.

Synonyms

training
vsCPD
∞ 1.5

Learning the skills needed to do a job or activity

is ongoing professional education aimed at continuous skill improvement
training program
vsCPD
50 2.3

A planned set of lessons and activities to teach new skills

is continuous professional learning rather than a single planned course series

How Trained

CPD
  • Specialized
1 5.2
training
∞ 1.5

Surface Forms

CPD singular
CPDs plural

Etymology

CPD comes from the phrase Continuing Professional Development, where continuing means 'ongoing' and development means 'growing your skills', so CPD refers to regular training professionals do to improve and keep their skills up to date.