CPD Points

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points allow you to assign learning value to Items for tracking professional development requirements. When learners complete Items with CPD points, their progress is automatically recorded against CPD targets, helping organisations manage compliance with professional development obligations.

CPD tracking is essential for industries with mandatory professional development requirements, such as healthcare, finance, legal, and education sectors.

1. Assign points – Add CPD point values to Items

2. Classify learning – Mark learning as formal or informal

3. Track completion – Points are awarded when learners complete Items

4. Monitor progress – View CPD progress against targets

CPD points are classified into two categories:

• Formal learning – Structured learning activities such as courses, certifications, or accredited training

• Informal learning – Self-directed learning such as reading articles, watching videos, or attending webinars

Many professional bodies require a mix of formal and informal CPD hours.

Organisations can define CPD strategies that set:

• Target points – Total CPD points required per period

• Formal/Informal split – Minimum requirements for each category

• Timeframes – Annual or custom periods for CPD cycles

• Assignments – Which users or teams the strategy applies to

To configure CPD points on Items, you must have one of the following roles:

• Owner – Full access within their company

• Admin – Administrative access within their company

• Learning Designer – Can create and manage learning content

• Curator – Can curate and manage content

• CPD must be enabled for your company

• A CPD strategy must be configured to track learner progress

1. Click the + Create button in the sidebar navigation, or edit an existing Item

2. Navigate to the Engagement step

3. Find the CPD section

4. Enter the number of CPD points/hours

5. Select whether this is Formal or Informal learning

6. Complete the remaining Item setup steps

7. Click Submit to save

Learners can see CPD point values on Item pages, helping them understand the professional development value before starting.

• Typically classified as Formal learning

• Points awarded on successful completion

• Can require minimum pass scores

• Often classified as Informal learning

• Points awarded when content is completed

• Supports self-directed learning targets

• Usually classified as Formal learning

• Points awarded based on attendance

• Can track specific session attendance

• May be Formal or Informal depending on context

• Points awarded when activity is confirmed complete

• Useful for tracking mentoring, shadowing, or practical work

Learners with CPD targets can:

1. View their current CPD progress on their profile

2. See points required vs points earned

3. Track formal and informal categories separately

4. Identify how much more learning is needed

Learners can:

• Filter library content by CPD eligibility

• See CPD point values on Item cards

• Prioritise high-value CPD content

• Be consistent – Use standardised point values for similar content types

• Align with standards – Follow industry guidelines for CPD hour calculations

• Consider duration – Base points on actual learning time

• Balance categories – Ensure a mix of formal and informal content

• Set realistic targets – Consider workload and learning capacity

• Allow flexibility – Provide diverse content options

• Monitor progress – Review completion rates and adjust as needed

• Communicate clearly – Ensure learners understand their requirements

Q: How are CPD points calculated?
Points are awarded when a learner completes an Item. The value is set by the content creator based on the learning time or value of the content.

Q: Can learners earn CPD points from the same Item multiple times?
This depends on your configuration. By default, points are only awarded once per Item per CPD period.

Q: What happens at the end of a CPD period?
Progress resets for the new period. Historical records are preserved for audit purposes.

Q: Can I see CPD progress for my team?
Managers and admins can view CPD reports showing progress across individuals and teams.

Q: Do all Items need CPD points?
No, CPD points are optional. Only add them to content that contributes to professional development requirements.

Q: Can learners submit their own CPD evidence?
Yes, learners can submit CPD evidence through the CPD submissions feature, which creates Items for review and approval.