Continuing Professional Development or CPD allows individuals to record learning over time and build a cumulative picture of their professional development across different learning formats. It refers to the ongoing learning professionals undertake throughout their careers. This can include online courses, workshops, seminars, and other structured learning activities.
CPD provides a practical framework for recognising ongoing learning and supporting skill development as roles, markets, and professional expectations evolve. It is relevant at all career stages and across different roles within international education.
CPD credits are awarded when you complete structured learning activities delivered by ICEF, including ICEF Academy online courses, selected training-based seminars and workshops, as well as event sessions and webinars. Each completed activity contributes to your personal CPD record. Learning is flexible and can be completed alongside day-to-day professional work.
If you are new to CPD through ICEF:
There is no required sequence. CPD is designed to support ongoing professional development rather than one-off training.
ICEF Academy courses form the core of ICEF’s CPD offering. Courses focus primarily on education counsellor training and professional practice, covering areas such as:
All courses include an assessment. Successful completion results in a certificate and CPD credits recorded at the individual level.
CPD through ICEF is designed for individuals working in international education, including:
CPD records belong to the individual learner and can be built progressively across different ICEF learning formats.
ICEF is accredited as a Continuing Professional Development provider by the CPD Standards Office, an independent accreditation body that evaluates training and learning providers across multiple sectors.
This accreditation confirms that ICEF Academy courses and selected learning activities meet recognised quality and structure standards. It enables learners to earn CPD credits that are internationally recognised and widely understood by employers and institutions.
Your CPD record provides a clear overview of the learning you have completed. It can be used to:
CPD credits reflect participation in learning activities and accumulate progressively.
Professional learning in international education takes place across many settings. By bringing Academy courses and selected live learning formats into a single CPD framework, ICEF makes it easier to recognise learning wherever it occurs.
To begin or continue building your CPD record, explore learning opportunities through ICEF Academy.
