CPD Courses (Continuing Professional Development)

Short and online Continued Professional Development courses

Elevate your skillset with our expansive offering of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses at the University of Wolverhampton. Our CPD courses are designed to provide students with an opportunity to enhance their career prospects, gain new qualifications or simply learn something new. We offer a diverse range of CPD courses that cover a wide array of topics from management and leadership; finance and accounting; marketing; IT and software engineering; as well as health and safety. All our courses have been developed by industry professionals to ensure that our graduates have all the necessary tools for success in their chosen professions.

 

What are CPD courses?

CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses are short, online or part-time courses that provide the opportunity to gain new skills, learn about industry changes and network with like-minded professionals. CPD is essential for anyone wishing to stay up to date with their career or profession, as well as those wishing to make a switch or progress in their field.

CPD courses come in many different forms and can include attending seminars, conferences, training workshops and webinars. These courses help keep professionals up to date on changes in technology, regulations and best practices within their respective fields. They also provide access to international industry experts who can offer guidance and knowledge on specialised topics, and many CPD courses are also structured such that they count towards certification requirements upon completion. This is particularly beneficial for individuals looking to expand their qualifications.

 

The benefits of studying a CPD course

Studying a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course is an excellent way to improve your qualifications and knowledge in any profession. CPD aims to bridge gaps between the theoretical expertise of academic qualifications and the practical requirements of professional life, ensuring that individuals remain up-to-date with the latest developments in their chosen field.

The benefits of studying a CPD course are extensive:

  • You will study specific areas to close knowledge gaps
  • Expand existing knowledge to a more in-depth level
  • Personal growth
  • Gain more qualifications
  • Be able to apply knowledge learnt to real-life work scenarios
  • CPD courses can lead to improved career performance

CPD courses ultimately allow participants to acquire new skills and gain valuable experience. Additionally, CPD courses provide opportunities for networking with other professionals in the same area as well as offering insight into current trends and advancements within the sector they work in.

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  • Undergraduate Credit Housing

    Subject Area: Health and social care

    This programme consists of two short course modules, 'Sustainable Housing: Climate, Place and Community' and 'Legal and Regulatory Frameworks in Housing'. Reflecting the ever-changing demands of health and social care, this course has been crafted

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    Health and social care

  • Healthcare Interpreting CPD

    This online 12-week Canvas course is brought to you by the University of Wolverhampton and is designed for Registered or Trainee BSL/English Interpreters who would like to further their knowledge and skills in the domain of healthcare interpreting.

  • Undergraduate Credit Return to Practice (Nursing)

    Subject Area: Nursing

    This course will enable nurses, whose registration has lapsed, to return to the NMC register and practice as a registered nurse following successful completion of the course in both academic work and practice placements. We offer opportunities to

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    Nursing

  • 6NH047 Fundamentals of History Taking and Physical Assessment for the …

    Subject Area: Healthcare

    This is a theoretical module that is delivered at undergraduate level. During the 10-week module, you will study different body systems and the recommended method for assessing patients. Throughout the module, you will be supported to combine each

    SA:
    Healthcare

  • Undergraduate Credit Return to Midwifery Practice

    Subject Area: Midwifery,

    This course will enable midwives, whose registration has lapsed, to return to the NMC register and practice as a registered midwife following successful completion of the course in both academic work and practice placements. We offer opportunities

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    Midwifery,

  • 6HW149 Fundamentals of Leadership

    Subject Area: Healthcare

    The module is suitable for any healthcare professional with an interest in developing their leadership skills and the role that leadership has in the provision of high-quality care. The aim of this module is to enhance your self-knowledge and

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    Healthcare

  • Undergraduate Credit Prescribing for Practice (V150)

    Subject Area: Community health

    We look forward to receiving your application for V150. You will need to provide / upload the following in addition to your application form: A completed Professional Entry Requirements (PER) form. Please upload as one single document, fully

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    Community health

  • Service Improvement Project

    Subject Area: Healthcare

    This module aims to encourage a problem-solving approach to improving efficiency and innovation within the health and care setting. You will use a recognised improvement model and relevant tools to plan, implement and evaluate the change process. A

    SA:
    Healthcare

  • Undergraduate Credit Best Interests Assessor Training

    Subject Area: Social work

    The course aims to equip candidates to demonstrate to the relevant statutory supervisory bodies that they have the relevant skills, knowledge and values to act as Best Interest Assessors. This role is defined under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and

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    Social work

  • Postgraduate Credit Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH)

    This is a highly specialised course that will enable you to demonstrate to employers and potential employers your knowledge and skills relevant to working in contraception and sexual health services. It will provide the theoretical and evidence

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FAQs

The recognition of CPD courses depends on various factors. In the UK, some accrediting bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) recognise CPD activities as part of their qualifications process so that professionals can demonstrate they have been able to maintain continuous learning. It is also important to note that other organisations may also choose to recognise different types of activities including conferences or seminars which can help people demonstrate ongoing development within their respective field.

CPD courses can be taken onsite or online, depending on the provider, and usually vary in length from several days or weeks, through to several months. It is important that professionals select a course that meets their specific needs and requirements as not all CPD courses are created equal. When selecting a course it is important to consider factors such as its relevance to the profession, qualification level, cost and duration. It’s also crucial to find the provider and if they can be flexible enough with your required learning arrangements.

Continuing Professional Development is a term used to refer to the activities, training, and learning that professionals engage in to develop and maintain their knowledge and skills, and this can be done through a training course. It is an integral part of professional practice, as it allows practitioners to stay up-to-date with industry changes and advancements.