Miscellaneous

What is CPD?

CPD – Continuing Personal or Professional Development - is the term that describes a commitment to structured skills enhancement, and personal or professional competence.

What is the CPD Certification Service?

The CPD Certification Service was established to encourage the provision of, and to assist in the dissemination of, high quality, independently certified, CPD throughout industry and allied sectors. It provides a service to the professions by acting as a central point of contact for:

• Organisations wishing to contribute towards the provision of CPD programmes as part of their marketing activities.
• Employers seeking structured and ongoing CPD for their professional staff.
• Professionals and their supporting institutes seeking the provision of acceptable CPD material.

Every resource submitted for assessment is carefully considered by one or more representatives from an independent panel of educationalists and technical experts in the relevant field. Assessors look for a balanced approach covering various aspects of any topic, and ensure that the educational content is at an appropriate level for the target audience. Once approved, the resource is awarded a certificate, and can then carry the special symbol which is widely recognised and respected.

All umbel modules have been independently assessed and certified by The CPD Certification Service (www.cpduk.co.uk) as being fit for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development.

Professional bodies normally expect records to be kept as evidence of what CPD has been accomplished.  As an umbel member, you can access documents and templates for this purpose.