The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals

Why take an Open University CPD course?

A search of Professional Body websites gives examples of individuals who have found clear benefits from planning and recording CPD.

Common motivations for completing CPD courses;
* developing key transferable skills.
* updating knowledge base – keeping up to date.
* greater personal and professional confidence.
* professional credibility.
* competitive advantage.
* remuneration increases.

Completing CPD courses can enable you to:
-Update knowledge and skills on existing and new areas of practice.
- Keep your professional qualifications up to date.
- Raise your profile through certification and networking, making yourself more marketable to future employers.
- Demonstrate a commitment to your profession and professionalism.
- Develop new skills.
- Gain recognition for the informal CPD that you has already been undertaking.
- Increase your competence in a wider context benefiting both personal and professional roles.
- Demonstrate commitment to the profession and feel empowered.

There are many real rewards by ensuring that your career and professional development is planned. Taking part in the Open University’s CPD courses is an ideal way to formalise and record your professional development.