Exciting news: We've supercharged our CPD programme!


Your CPD just got a major upgrade! Whether you want to boost your skills, explore new ideas, or stay ahead of sector changes, our 12-month programme gives you more choice, relevance, and opportunities than ever before.

Our new CPD programme is designed to offer high quality, comprehensive and inclusive support for everyone working in career development, whether you're based in schools, colleges, universities, public careers services, private practice, or within an organisation.

What's new?

The new programme is based around a rolling 12-month calendar of support that reflects key learning areas for professional development, as well as linking to external activities.

•    A rolling calendar of activity enables you to plan your CPD for the coming year.

•    It includes a much wider range of CPD sessions, with established and new presenters, tailored to meet your training needs.

•    Each month, there is at least one CPD session available to CDI members for free, with others offered at discounted rates.

•    Content is grounded in best practice, theory, and real-world application.

•    The programme aligns with National Awareness Days and Celebrations to spotlight key issues and support responsive practice.


Plan ahead with confidence

We’ve confirmed the CPD activities available for the first months of the programme, and are developing the themes for the remainder of the 12-month calendar.

To help you make the most of your CPD journey, we’ve listed upcoming themes for the months ahead—so you can plan to attend sessions that resonate with your goals and interests.

We’ll keep updating the themes regularly, so be sure to check back and stay ahead with your planning!


2025/26

 Month
 Theme
 Sample event
 September Inclusion, ethics, and the role of digital tools in career developmentFree webinar: Inclusion - growing demand and challenges getting it right
 October Narrative guidance for multicultural clients and immigrants

EDI cafe: Intersectionality: Understanding complex identities

 November Working with NEETs and disadvantaged clientsExpert webinar: Inaction to action: Motivational approaches for young people


Ready to take your next steps?

In the meantime, we have a number of exciting sessions already available to book, so check out our training calendar and book your next session today - before the sessions fill.

Remember to log your sessions in your CPD diary. Registered career professionals need to log 25 CPD hours each year. Keeping track of your development is key to staying on top of your professional growth!