How to log CPD hours (and make them count)
A simple method for logging CPD hours accurately, splitting target and wider learning, and keeping evidence that stands up at review.
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A five-step way to plan your CPD year: review, choose focus areas, set a target, book activities and check in quarterly.
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A spreadsheet can hold a CPD record, but it cannot keep it accurate. Where Excel CPD logs break down, how to build one that lasts, and the honest route from your spreadsheet into the free online CPD log.
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Read the articleTips for tracking CPD hours (without the November panic)
Practical tips for tracking CPD hours that actually stick: log weekly, count informal learning, keep a running total against your target, and attach evidence as you go.
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