No, not literally! We mean make sure your skills and experience set you apart from anyone else applying for your dream job. You may have already done some event management training or have been working in events and marketing for a few years already. Letting a potential employer, collaborator or client know you’ve taken accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and are collecting formal CPD points is a good way to do it.
It shows you’re serious about your profession to get out there and learn the latest skills. As a marketer, honing your skills in event management is a really hot tip right now. If you’ve heard the buzz about brand experience then you’ll know what we mean.
As an event manager already, you know as well as we do that to be successful you have to be on the cutting edge. How will your clients and guests stay excited if you stick to the same things you’ve always done? You and your work will benefit from shaking things up a bit and this is where CPD can boost your profile, your salary and your job satisfaction.
But what does CPD accreditation really mean for me?
We’re always proud to tell prospective students and industry partners that our training courses have CPD standards and CIM accreditation meaning our courses can count towards your formal CPD records. Imagine walking into that interview or networking event knowing you’ve got your talent, your unique personality and also recognised third party verification that you know your stuff?
Our CPD standards assessment found our learning structure is robust and in-line with best practice in the events industry, both for our live and online courses. That means you’ll get a high quality training experience from us, one that allows you to shine and pick up both practical and academic skills ready to make your next career leap in event management.
Tips for making it stick:
Make sure you mention CPD accredited courses on your CV and your LI profile.
Look for conferences, short courses and other CPD accredited activities to attend so your CPD record stays current.
Take opportunities to chat with contacts or peers about latest hot topic in the industry (hint: keep up to date with our Facebook page for inspiration!).
Keep doing what you love! If you start to get bored or stuck in a rut, it’s probably time to book on another course.
