Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Explore the importance of continuous learning and development - for yourself and your team members. Consider preferred learning styles, the many forms that learning can take, and how to plan and evaluate professional development. Learn about the CPD cycle, Personal Development Plans (PDP) and how to identify strengths and areas of improvements.

You do not need to be working in a managerial role to complete this course but should be working as a member of a childcare setting team.

Learning outcomes

• You will learn that good practitioners will always be looking for ways to improve and develop their practice
• You will learn how to reflect on your professional development needs
• You will learn that practitioners who value personal development will have more opportunities for training and development

Advantages of this course

• The learning experience, and ability to learn, does not end when you leave full-time education. It is a continuous process and can greatly benefit your personal and professional life. This course will explain the importance of finding time to self-evaluate learning and development needs, the ways in which you can reflect on this, and how to identify opportunities at work.
• All practitioners should have a plan for their development and feel motivated to achieve it. A supportive working environment, manager / supervisor, and colleagues will positively contribute to this process. In the presentation section of this course, the concept of planning for learning and development (specifically a personal development plan) is explained in detail.
• Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
• There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

Price: £24.99

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