Continuous Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an essential part of personal and career development and we want to encourage local programmes that work in your local situation.

Whether it is through attending local events, running short courses, personal research, networking or other methods, we are keen to see students and younger professionals maintain their links with CILT and use the Institute as a partner for lifelong learning.

What is CPD?

CPD is described as ‘the systematic maintenance and improvement of knowledge, skills and competence throughout a professional’s working life’. A commitment to CPD is an integral part of being a professional.

Keeping your knowledge and skills up to date in today’s fast-changing world of work is vitally important, yet some people find it more challenging to plan and systematically improve their own skills than to set up systems for continuous improvement in the workplace. CILT offers members guidance and support to help them get the best out of their Continuing Professional Development.

CILT Support

CILT has made a strong commitment to CPD and all members are expected to adopt this philosophy as part of their own career paths. Commitment to CPD will be seen as a key indicator when seeking to progress through CILT membership grades.

Many CILT Territories have already developed CPD material to help professionals at every career stage develop, grow and progress. Below are some of the tools currently available.

CPD guidance and tools

CPD record

Reflective learning diary

Personal development plan

CPD benefits