CPD Plus
Continue professional development after achieving your AMA
CPD Plus is a great way to keep developing yourself, and offers you the tools to continue to improve your skills, keep motivated and stay informed, using a familiar structure.
What's involved?
To take part in CPD Plus you will need to carry out at least 35 hours of professional development a year. You should record your activities in a specially designed CPD Plus record.
At the end of each year of your professional development you can submit your record to the MA for feedback. If your record is approved then a certificate will be sent out to you.
What's in it for me?
Through the CPD Plus scheme you will:
· Get recognition for your continuing professional development
· Increase your networks and contacts
· Advance your career
· Demonstrate to employers that you are committed to the profession and are carrying out a range of professional development activities
· Increase your skills, experience and personal competency
· Have a great attribute to add to your CV
· Gain confidence in your work and find it more rewarding and enjoyable
You are also entitled to the following benefits:
· A certificate confirming that your CPD record is up to date
· Access to a database of members to form learning sets and share skills and experience
· Invitations to CPD events
· Access to CPD workshops
· Information and guidance on learning sets and professional development
· Support and guidance from the MA
Click here for information about learning sets
What about my employer?
CPD Plus can help to develop staff in a cost effective way. Participants are aware of their own training needs, and are constantly improving their skills and knowledge. They will be more motivated and will build a range of professional contacts.
Costs
CPD Plus costs £50 a year.
Mentors for the AMA scheme can take part in CPD Plus for free.
If you are a mentor please indicate this clearly on your form instead of sending payment.
Download a CPD Plus registration form (pdf)
Download a CPD Plus record (word)
Guidance on completing a CPD Plus record (word)
What's involved?
To take part in CPD Plus you will need to carry out at least 35 hours of professional development a year. You should record your activities in a specially designed CPD Plus record.
At the end of each year of your professional development you can submit your record to the MA for feedback. If your record is approved then a certificate will be sent out to you.
What's in it for me?
Through the CPD Plus scheme you will:
· Get recognition for your continuing professional development
· Increase your networks and contacts
· Advance your career
· Demonstrate to employers that you are committed to the profession and are carrying out a range of professional development activities
· Increase your skills, experience and personal competency
· Have a great attribute to add to your CV
· Gain confidence in your work and find it more rewarding and enjoyable
You are also entitled to the following benefits:
· A certificate confirming that your CPD record is up to date
· Access to a database of members to form learning sets and share skills and experience
· Invitations to CPD events
· Access to CPD workshops
· Information and guidance on learning sets and professional development
· Support and guidance from the MA
Click here for information about learning sets
What about my employer?
CPD Plus can help to develop staff in a cost effective way. Participants are aware of their own training needs, and are constantly improving their skills and knowledge. They will be more motivated and will build a range of professional contacts.
Costs
CPD Plus costs £50 a year.
Mentors for the AMA scheme can take part in CPD Plus for free.
If you are a mentor please indicate this clearly on your form instead of sending payment.
Downloads
Download a CPD Plus registration form (pdf)
Download a CPD Plus record (word)
Guidance on completing a CPD Plus record (word)
