Learn - Create a CPD period

In this article we describe how to create a CPD period. CPD periods identify the time range within which CPD Hours or Points need to be achieved. CPD Periods are added to a CPD programme. CPD learning resources (Lessons) are associated with specific CPD periods and contribute to the CPD Programme they are completed in.

CPD periods define:

• Which Users are enrolled on the CPD programme
• The target number of CPD hours/points enrolled Users must accrue
• Which Lessons contribute hours/points to the CPD total

Steps to create a CPD Period

1. Browse to the 'CPD programme' area of Learn admin:
2. Select the name of a CPD programme that a CPD period needs to be added to
3. Select 'CPD period' from the administration menu:
4. Select ‘New’ to create a new CPD period:
5. Specify the 'Target' for the CPD period, which represents the number of credits needed. Enter the desired value for the CPD period target (in hours or units):
6. 'Accredited target' - if accredited points are required for this CPD programme, specify them here as this defines the number of accredited hours the professional body (such as CIPD), requires the learner to accrue. 
7. Specify the 'Start date' for the CPD period. This start date cannot overlap with any other CPD periods for the same CPD programme
8. Specify the 'Duration' for the CPD period. This can be number of days, weeks, months, or years
9. Select ‘Submit’ to save the CPD period details

The CPD period is now created and next steps are to assign the CPD period to learners, and to specify which Lessons contribute to the CPD total.

It's also useful to note that when a CPD period expires a new CPD period of the same duration can be configured to auto-create, and copy users and/or lessons to the new CPD period.

Get deeper learning in The Academy

To get the full picture of CPD take a look at Manage and report CPD in The Academy. In this course, we'll guide you through CPD set up, and share some frequently asked questions from our Support team.

If you've made the switch to Reporting and analytics with Power BI, tkake a look at the nerw re using Power BI, find out more about the new CPD report.

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