CPD For Competitive Advantage
Andrew Gibbons an independent management developer, wrote a blog for the Training Journal in February 2016 summing up why he thinks CPD is a competitive advantage to all businesses. Read here: Training Journal Blog Here are some of his best points: CPD is a low cost and high value strategy I believe that a clear and committed […]
Are You Limited By How Much Training You Can Deliver?
Most small training providers are limiting their growth because key staff are required to deliver all the training and their time is limited. This article covers different ways that you can free these staff from delivering all the training and so allow the business to grow by providing more training. If your training is delivered […]
Structured Learning In Business With Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone and the CPD Standards Office have delivered a report on how learning can be structured in business and highlighting that a CPD-led approach can deliver a better return on investment. The Structured Learning in Business report examines: The extent professional training is offered in organisations The type of training offered The benefits companies see […]
Seating Arrangements For Optimal Learning
How do you lay out the seating in your training rooms? Have you reviewed whether a different layout would help learning? Here is a quick rundown of seating options and how you may want to use them: Boardroom U shape Great for smaller groups where group discussion and peer engagement are important Café StyleTables of […]
Doctors Of The Future
The Royal Society of Medicine has released a four-part series called ‘Doctors of the Future’, covering topics that range from training in leadership to increasing use of digital technology. With the current issues surrounding the quality of work contracts for junior doctors, the series has come at a highly relevant time to highlight what the […]
Improving The Standard Of Apprenticeship Schemes
The CPD Standards Office investigates apprenticeship schemes in the UK, what employers can do to improve the quality and how accreditation can help raise training standards. The annual National Apprenticeship Week 2016 (14th -18th March) was themed ‘An apprenticeship can take you anywhere’ and raised the awareness to employers that mainstream education is not the only route to a successful […]
Junior Doctors Need Continuous Professional Development (CPD) In Soft Skills
The CPD Standards Office discusses new contracts for junior doctors and why specific training in soft skills should be included in their mandatory CPD requirements. Sir David Dalton, Chief Executive, NHS Employers, wrote an open letter to the junior doctors on 3rd February 2016 expressing his concerns on the need to reach an agreement to the […]
Thirty Percent Of HR Experts Say Professional Development Needs To Be Better Aligned With Business Objectives
Press Release for a joint report: ‘Structured Learning in Business‘ with Rosetta Stone and the CPD Standards Office. The report shines a light on the important role of structured learning in business, despite contrasting current trends. Survey highlights reveal: 30 per cent of HR experts believe improvement is needed to better align learning and development (L&D) with business objectives; […]
Micro-Learning- Fast, Effective And High Quality
Micro-learning- fast, effective and high quality E-Learning platforms and micro-learning tools may be quick ways for your employees to learn. However, we believe at the CPD Standards Office, training must remain high quality to make online learning strategies effective. Search, click, and learn The rise of handheld mobile and tablet technology makes it possible for […]
New CPD Requirements For Nurses
In 2013 the Nursing and Midwifery Council launched a public consultation to review how nurses maintain their CPD (referred to as their ‘registration’ and ‘re-registration process’). Following the review, new requirements mean that nurses must undertake at least 40 hours of CPD every three years, up from 35 hours. In addition, half of this requirement […]