Continuing professional development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will help you manage your own learning and growth. 

Explore our resources on CPD for valuable insights into the CPD cycle. Discover case studies, factsheets and the self assessment to help with your professional development.

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Guides

Designed for practitioners, our guides provide recommendations and advice on how to apply good practice in the workplace.

Three Guides about CPD
Guide
How to Write an academic essay
An academic essay is a formal piece of writing which presents an argument to the reader. Learn how to write persuasive and robust academic essays.
Guide
How to Study Effectively
There are a number of key considerations when developing an approach to studying to suit you. These study tips will help ensure you study effectively.
Guide
How to Write a Critical Review
A critical review is a detailed analysis and assessment of a piece of writing. Understand how to write a critical review that is valid, sound and unbiased.

Case studies

Learn from real world examples of how other people professionals and organisations work with the CIPD to approach key challenges and objectives.

One Case study about CPD
Case study
Career stories | Short video interviews sharing career journeys and giving practical advice
Career stories is a series of short video interviews with HR practitioners, sharing their career journey and giving practical advice about career progression and how to take the next step with confidence

Tools

Two Tools about CPD
Tools
Tracking your CPD
Use this progress tracking checklist to plan and keep track of your CPD
For Members
Tools
5 steps to kick off your career progression
Follow these 5 steps to help kick off your career progression journey with resources tailored to CIPD members

Webinars

Webinar recordings providing expert guidance

Eight Webinars about CPD
Webinar
Unlock your career potential by gaining Chartered Membership
Watch our webinar to explore the benefits of gaining Chartered Membership
Webinar
Jobs search webinars 2022
Supporting CIPD members in successful job search
Webinar
CIPD qualifications webinar: Take your career to the next level
Listen to our webinar to hear how our new qualifications could give you the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the people profession.
Webinar
Be the change you want to see: How our volunteers are making an impact during the pandemic
Watch our webinar to find out how our volunteers having been using their professional expertise to help others during the pandemic.
Webinar
The new CIPD qualifications
Watch our webinar to find out more about the new CIPD qualifications and how they can take your career to the next level
Webinar
Career paths in the people profession
Watch our webinar to hear first-hand from experienced professionals on the various career paths available in the people profession
Webinar
Moving on and up in a pandemic
Watch our webinar to hear how you can identify and progress to the next stage of your career post-pandemic
Webinar
Breaking into the people profession
Expert advice and strategies to help you kickstart your career

Bitesize research

Your regular overview of current research, inspiring insights and cutting-edge ideas in bitesize

One Bitesize research about CPD
Bitesize research
Beyond training hours: reflections on CPD
Explore this analysis of CPD challenges
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