The CPD Standards Office has been busy this year presenting at its quarterly member events and a wide selection of industry conferences. We have moved offices, grown our team and continue pursue research on developments in the CPD arena. Reflecting…
The CPD Standards Office (CPDSO) accredited providers, Avado Learning and Rentokil Initial both won gold at the Training Journal Awards 2016. But what does it take for a training provider to achieve such an accolade? The CPD Standards investigates. As…
“Just like paths in a forest, you lose the connections you don’t use.” Neuroscientist and Author, David Eaglman Here at the CPD Standards Office, we have been increasingly interested in neuroscience and behaviour change and started to focus some of…
Smart Insights, Accredited CPD Standards Provider (No. 50052) has given an overview of the top 10 most in demand digital marketing skills during 2016. Dr Dave Chaffey, CEO and Co-founder of Smart Insights says how you can focus your efforts…
One evening you walk into your kid’s bedroom and ask how the homework is going. In one hand she holds a smart phone on which she is managing multiple Facebook conversations. It also buzzes quietly when a text or Snapchat…
This summer, we marveled at the Olympians and Paralympians achieving world records and medals in Rio and ultimately their success comes from managing their training and measuring performance. Darren Smith, Founder of Making Business Matter discusses how competency frameworks can…
This summer, we marveled at the Olympians and Paralympians achieving world records and medals in Rio and ultimately their success comes from managing their training and measuring performance. Darren Smith, Founder of Making Business Matter discusses how competency frameworks can…
Members of the CPD Standards Office can access an exclusive discount to attend the World of Learning exhibition in October 2016 which showcases modern solutions for professional development. Now in its 25th year, the World of Learning has established itself as the most…
On Thursday 21st April, The CPD Standards Office was a sponsor of Membership Excellence 2016 in London, the most important conference of the year for professional bodies, institutes and associations. The conference was themed ‘Membership: Evolution or Revolution’ and the CPD…
What is it? In April 2017 the way the government funds apprenticeships in England is changing. Some employers will be required to contribute to a new apprenticeship levy, and there will be changes to the funding for apprenticeship training for…
Andrew Gibbons an independent management developer, wrote a blog for the Training Journal in February 2016 summing up why he thinks CPD is a competitive advantage to all businesses. Read here: Training Journal Blog Here are some of his best points: CPD…
Most small training providers are limiting their growth because key staff are required to deliver all the training and their time is limited. This article covers different ways that you can free these staff from delivering all the training and…