CPD Services from the Institute of Physics

CPD Service

What is CPD?

Continuous Professional Development is the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skill, and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout your working life. Put more simply, it is a life-long learning approach to planning, managing and benefiting from your own development.

By undertaking CPD you can:

• Maintain and enhance your competence in your current role
• Ensure you are competitive in the job market
• Demonstrate commitment to your own development
• Find a new intellectual challenge

CPD is not an adjunct to your work, and the need for it is not dependent on your life or career stage (although it is a requirement for Chartered status). CPD can be any activity- in fact you are probably doing it already- as long as you learn from it, and record and reflect upon that learning.

Institute of Physics Services

‘MyCPD’

A free online tool which allows you to identify your development needs and plan and record new learning. There is also a version designed to help you work towards Chartered Status. Visit members.iop.org and log in to gain access.

Manager’s Starter PAC

An online toolkit for the recently promoted which provides the means to carry out a management skills gap analysis and links to appropriate online learning opportunities. Also a must if you are aiming for promotion. Small fee payable.

Institute of Physics Learning Online

A range of transferable skills courses you can undertake at your own pace and in your own time. Topics include negotiation skills, coaching and conversations with customers. Small fee payable.

CPD Helpsheets

Free, downloadable publications on topics ranging from ‘Choosing a quality training provider’ to ‘Web 2.0 for professional development’.

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