Professional development is a fundamental part of our working lives.
It is the process, by which we keep up-to-date with knowledge, improve our skills, progress into new roles and it keeps us employable throughout our lives.
As a professional, we firmly believe that we have a requirement to keep our skills and knowledge up-to-date.
CPD is an opportunity to develop yourself; the nature and measure of the benefit depends entirely on you.
The credibility of our profession is based on the willingness of each professional to embrace new skills, knowledge and experience.
CPD is crucial because it enables individuals to progress and develop their professional self, as well as remaining current with their skills and competencies.
CPD aids you to turn responsibility into a positive opportunity to identify and achieve your own career objectives.
Achieving your goals efficiently – those who take a planned approach to skills development tend to move up the career ladder quickly and in the direction they choose.
Staying in the job market – developing and maintaining the skills that will keep you at the top of every short-list.
Taking a structured approach to your professional development will enable you to manage your career more effectively – deciding on the goals you want to reach and taking control of the route you take to get there.
Staying current and taking advantage of new developments will keep you at the leading edge of your discipline.
Providing evidence of competence – to draw upon for reviews, promotion boards, interviews and in areas where regulation requires it.
Achieving recognition – both in your workplace and through gaining professional qualifications.
Demonstrating commitment to your profession and firm – with an increasing focus on ethical practice, “doing CPD” is an important part of being professional.
For more information,please visit the
Malaysian Bar Council’s CPD website