Term information

Term: continuing professional development

Term details for 'continuing professional development'

Learning activities through which professionals maintain and develop throughout their career to ensure they retain their capacity to practise safely, effectively and legally. Includes work-based learning, formal education and self-directed learning.

Broader terms
staff development
Related terms
post qualifying education, professionals

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