Informal CPD
Includes learning that is more passive with no interaction with the tutor. For example, watching video tutorials or lectures, listening to podcasts, reading case studies, industry updates and journals, and viewing videos.
Autonomous CPD
Includes autonomous, self-guided learning relating to your professional role. For example, reflective practice, research, reading online and offline articles and reviews, research reviews of publications/industry publications. conference plus participation in networks, communities of practice and special interest groups.
Formal CPD
Includes participating in training events, qualifications, courses (in-person and e-learning), professional courses and knowledge or skill-based workshops, conferences, further education, communities of practice, research, writing articles or papers, and online learning where participation can be evidenced via learning outcomes. Lecturing, shadowing, and networking in a profession-related project, being a representative on a committee, a national assessor, tutor, or internal quality assurer and mentoring.