CPD-RP-2026-001 · Version 1.0
Continuing Professional Development: Concepts, Evidence and Implications for Practice
Continuing professional development (CPD) is required in many professions, yet the assumption that completing it improves practice is less secure than its policy prominence suggests. This narrative review examines definitions and theories of CPD, the UK regulatory context, evidence on effectiveness, evaluation models and implications for learners, employers, providers, accreditors and regulators.
CPD effectivenessEvaluationReflective practiceAccreditation