About Continuing professional development in practice

This six-month course is aimed at people with a professional qualification (degree or professional equivalent) and who have undertaken at least 150 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) over the last three to four years. This may be courses from the OU or other providers or 'non-course CPD completed for their organisation or professional bodies. Through two assignments and an end-of-module assessment you will audit and evaluate this CPD activity and the impact that it has had on your work. You will identify and progress appropriate development opportunities and the future direction of your learning through continuing professional development and evaluate ways in which you can share your learning in your organisation.