Assigning CPD to Content

CPD values can be assigned to various content types in Learn Amp, allowing learners to earn professional development credit when they complete learning activities. This guide explains how to add CPD values to Items, Quizzes, Events, and how to bulk import CPD values via CSV.

When content has CPD values assigned, completed activities automatically contribute towards learners' CPD targets, making tracking seamless and accurate.

CPD values can be assigned to:

When assigning CPD to content, you configure two components:

1. CPD Points/Hours – The numeric value of CPD credit (e.g., 2 hours, 5 points)

2. CPD Type – Either Formal or Informal

💡 Tip: The distinction between formal and informal CPD is important when your organisation uses formal/informal split targets on CPD schemes.

To assign CPD values to content:

Required Roles:

• Owner – Full access

• Admin – Administrative access

• Curator – For content they manage

• Learning Designer – For content they manage

Additional Requirements:

• CPD must be enabled for your organisation (see CPD Company Settings)

• The CPD label setting (hours/points) is configured at company level

1. Navigate to Content → Items in the sidebar navigation

2. Click on an existing item or create a new one

3. Scroll to the CPD section in the item form

4. Enter the CPD value (e.g., 2)

5. Select the CPD type: Formal or Informal

6. Click Save

When learners complete this item, they'll automatically earn the configured CPD points.

1. Navigate to Content → Quizzes in the sidebar navigation

2. Click on an existing quiz or create a new one

3. In the quiz configuration, find the CPD section

4. Enter the CPD value

5. Select Formal or Informal

6. Click Save

CPD points are awarded when the learner completes the quiz (regardless of pass/fail, unless configured otherwise).

1. Navigate to Content → Events in the sidebar navigation

2. Click on an existing event or create a new one

3. Click on the Session you want to configure

4. In the session details, find the CPD section

5. Enter the CPD value

6. Select Formal or Informal

7. Click Save

⚠️ Warning: CPD is assigned at the event session level, not the event level. Each session can have different CPD values.

💡 Tip: For recurring events, each occurrence can have the same or different CPD values based on your configuration.

You can add or update CPD values for multiple items at once using the CSV bulk import feature.

When preparing your CSV file, include these columns:

Note: Use either cpd_type with a general CPD value, OR use formal_cpd_number/informal_cpd_number columns. Don't mix both approaches.

1. Navigate to Content → Items in the sidebar navigation

2. Click the Import button

3. Download the CSV template if needed

4. Prepare your CSV with item data including CPD columns

5. Upload your CSV file

6. Review the import preview

7. Click Import to apply changes

When a learner completes an item or quiz:

1. The system checks if the content has CPD values assigned

2. If yes, an activity record is created with the CPD details

3. The learner's active CPD cycle is identified

4. CPD points are added to their formal or informal totals

5. Progress percentage is recalculated

Event CPD works slightly differently:

1. CPD is assigned at the event session level

2. When a learner's attendance is marked as "Attended":

   • The session's CPD value is credited

   • Points go to the learner's active CPD cycle

3. If attendance is marked "Did not attend", no CPD is awarded

💡 Tip: For "All Sessions" events, the CPD value from the first session is used as the default for tracking purposes.

When you change CPD values on content that learners have already completed:

• The system automatically recalculates affected CPD progress

• This applies to all learners with ongoing CPD cycles who completed the content

• Historical CPD records are updated to reflect the new values

⚠️ Warning: Changing CPD values on existing content will affect all learners who have completed it. Consider the impact before making changes to content with existing completions.

Can I assign CPD to Learnlists or Channels?

No, CPD is assigned to individual content items within Learnlists. Learners earn CPD by completing the individual items, not the Learnlist itself.

What happens if I remove CPD values from content?

Removing CPD values will trigger a recalculation. Learners who previously completed the content will have those points removed from their CPD totals.

Can the same content have both formal and informal CPD?

No, each piece of content can only have one CPD type (formal OR informal). If you need both, create separate content items.

Is CPD awarded for partial completion?

For standard items, CPD is only awarded on full completion. For quizzes, CPD is typically awarded on completion regardless of score (unless specific pass requirements are configured).

Can I set different CPD values for different event sessions of the same event?

Yes, each event session can have its own CPD value and type.

What's the maximum CPD value I can set?

The maximum CPD value per item is 1,000,000 points/hours.