HR Glossary

What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

A UK framework requiring professionals across regulated industries to maintain and document ongoing learning activities to retain their professional registration and demonstrate current competence.

Why it matters in hiring

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with C

• Competency Mapping
• Compliance Training
• Contingency Recruiting
• Continuing Education
• Continuous Feedback
• Continuous Performance Management
• Contract Labour Act
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

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