Personal Development
GAIN provides exciting opportunities for personal, professional and business development, with a range of programmes designed to be appropriate, effective and relevant.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities at Plymouth University are designed to meet the needs of individuals working in business and industry, the public sector and the community in order to develop new knowledge and skills. CPD can be undertaken at the University, in the workplace or at another more suitable location including GAIN's extensive network of partner colleges located throughout the South West region.
Individuals seeking CPD opportunities can choose from:
- Accredited Programmes of Study - leading to qualifications including foundation degrees, first degrees and postgraduate qualifications
- Continuing Education Training and Lifelong Learning - Plymouth University has an extensive CPD provision for health and education professionals
- CPD Degree Bachelors in Professional Development - provides a framework in which CPD is structured as modules. Unlike individual short courses, modules are credit-rated in a way that contributes towards a Bachelors degree and the content is largely determined by the needs of the learner
- Leadership and Management Development - high quality training for public, private and third sector organisations
- Personal Development and Training Qualifications - accredited by professional bodies and executive education
- Tailored Degree Programmes - short courses, seminars and workshops, conferences and exhibitions
What are the benefits to me/my organisation?
Plymouth University understand that a successful business or organisation will invest in their employees to maintain, improve and broaden their professional knowledge and skills. Plymouth University can help by providing CPD programmes that enable you and your employees to pursue best-fit CPD opportunities including:
- Identification of organisational CPD requirements
- Flexible, negotiated packages for businesses, public sector and community organisations based on identified CPD requirements
- Supported workplace learning based on the needs of individual employees or groups of employees
- On-campus programmes of study leading to professional qualifications
- Access to the latest research, expertise and resources
How do I find out more?
- View current CPD opportunities at www.plymouth.ac.uk/cpd
- Visit partner colleges at www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/upc
- Contact a member of the Plymouth University Enterprise Solutions team.
