Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Overview
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are a widely recognised way to track learning and skill development over time. In Learn Amp, CPD points help users meet annual training goals and ensure they stay up to date with key policies, processes, and knowledge.
CPD points inclusion on the platform supports users in regulated industries and those committed to continuous improvement.
Functionality Breakdown
In Learn Amp, you can assign CPD points or time to a range of content types, including:
Items
Events
Quizzes
Event Sessions
Each company can set whether they track CPD as points or hours, with most organisations preferring hours. The platform adapts accordingly, asking for the relevant input when assigning CPD.
HR, Owners, and Admins can:
Set annual targets (points or time, with optional breakdowns for formal/informal learning)
Enable or disable CPD globally
Monitor CPD progress across users, teams, and groups
Export reports and summaries
Learners can:
View their progress and targets from their dashboard
See their activity breakdown and remaining points needed
Complete assigned content with CPD values
Submit CPD activities for approval (if enabled)
Edit their own CPD submissions
Pre-requisites
To access CPD features, you must:
Have CPD enabled for your organisation
Be assigned to a CPD scheme (learners)
Hold appropriate permissions (Owner, Admin, HR) to manage CPD settings
Quick Start Guide
For Admins: Setting Up CPD
Navigate to Settings → Company Settings in the sidebar navigation
Enable CPD for your organisation
Choose whether to track as hours or points
Navigate to CPD → Manage Schemes in the sidebar navigation
Create your first CPD scheme with targets and assignments
For Learners: Viewing Your CPD
Navigate to My CPD in the sidebar navigation
View your current progress, target, and deadline
See which activities have contributed to your CPD
Complete assigned content to earn more CPD
Documentation Structure
This documentation is organised into the following sections:
CPD Getting Started
Everything you need to set up CPD for your organisation:
Creating a CPD Scheme
CPD Company Settings
CPD Scheme Configuration and Assignment Types
CPD Content & Assignment
How to assign CPD values to learning content:
Assigning CPD to Content
Understanding CPD Discrepancies: Formal vs Informal Hours
My CPD (Learner View)
CPD Workflows & Submissions
Self-submission features and approval workflows:
CPD Self-Submissions and Workflow
CPD Sign-off and Reflection Workflows
Allowing Learners to Self-Add CPD Activities
Editing CPD Submissions as a Learner
CPD Notifications & Reminders
Automated communications for CPD:
CPD Reminders
How to Turn Off CPD Notifications for a Scheme
CPD Tracking & Reporting
Monitor progress and generate reports:
CPD Tracking and Calculations
CPD Views for Managers and Teams
CPD Reports and Exports
CPD Advanced Features
Advanced functionality for complex requirements:
CPD Advanced Features (Escalation rules, past submissions, and more)
FAQs
Q: What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
A: CPD refers to the process of tracking and documenting skills, knowledge, and experience gained both formally and informally as you work. It's a record of what you experience, learn, and apply.
Q: How is CPD tracked in Learn Amp?
A: Learn Amp tracks CPD through content completion. When you complete content (items, events, quizzes) that has CPD values assigned, those points/hours are automatically credited to your CPD record.
Q: Can I track both formal and informal learning?
A: Yes. CPD schemes can be configured with separate targets for formal and informal learning, or a combined total target.
Q: Who can see my CPD progress?
A: Your CPD progress is visible to you, your manager (if applicable), and administrators. The level of detail visible depends on their role.
Q: What happens when my CPD cycle ends?
A: When a CPD cycle ends, your progress is recorded and a new cycle begins (for ongoing schemes). Historical data is preserved for compliance and reporting purposes.
Q: Can I edit my CPD submissions?
A: Yes. If you've submitted a CPD activity yourself, you can edit it by clicking on the activity in your CPD log. See Editing CPD Submissions as a Learner for details.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
CPD not visible in navigation | Check that CPD is enabled for your organisation. Contact your admin. |
Can't create CPD schemes | Ensure you have Owner, Admin, or HR permissions. |
Points not being awarded | Verify content has CPD values assigned and you have an active CPD cycle. |
Progress seems incorrect | Check if formal/informal split is enabled. Review calculation rules. |
Can't export CPD data | Confirm you have appropriate permissions (HR, Admin, or Owner). |
Can't edit a submission | Only self-submitted activities can be edited. Contact your admin for other changes. |