Continuous Professional Development
About PRCA CPD
CPD, or Continuous Professional Development, is the process by which practitioners build skills and deepen knowledge. It is a structured way of continuously reviewing competencies; seeking out best practice; acquiring new tools, techniques and theories; and sharing knowledge.
CPD is a recognized part of good professional practice, a proactive approach to learning. It helps individuals maintain their edge, build their careers, and develop their expertise, as well as improving practice and raising standards across the industry.
The online platform allows you to track, schedule, and review your annual CPD points through formal and informal activities, whether it be attending training courses, networking events or conferences, or even writing a blog.
To sign up for the PRCA CPD Program, please contact training@prca.org.uk
CPD framework
The CPD framework is based on formal and informal activities, all of which contribute to a certain a amount of points.
You need to obtain 160 points within the annual cycle, including completing any formal PR and/or communications ethics activity (e.g. attending a talk or training session). Each annual cycle begins on 10/01, and ends on 09/30.
Why choose PRCA CPD?
PRCA CPD is open to everyone, regardless of if you are a member or not. It is free to participate in and has development options for every budget and career level.
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PRCA’s training, which is already viewed as an industry leader, can be used to contribute to the CPD program along with our events. These activities are constantly updated to ensure they do not become out dated or obsolete, ensuring we are at the forefront of the industry.
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Our leadership of ICCO, the international body for PR associations in 70 countries, allows us to take a truly international view of PR practice, and we intend to utilize this strength to create truly international standards.
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The PRCA can to create a number of academies, all of which are tailored to suit you. You can include events, qualifications, and internal programs, all of which will be accredited and created to meet your requirements to keep key staff whilst improving and developing others.