If you think you’re stuck in a career rut, or constantly thinking of ways to develop the skills required to elevate your career without investing in a degree, a CPD initiative is perfect for you.
CPD, or Continuous Professional Development, refers to additional learning that professionals undertake to further their careers. It includes more than just learning in a classroom; seminars, conferences, training workshops, discussing ideas and shadowing fall under CPD. These methods are designed to help enhance both personal and professional skills.
As a way of planning development that links learning directly to practice, CPD is considered an investment one makes in oneself.
CPD might not be a formal qualification, nor does it involve learning the academics behind your area of expertise. But is widely recognised and encouraged by many professional bodies and businesses.
Get the latest tips for Real Estate Success
Why CPD?
Here are a few reasons why every professional should consider investing in a CPD program:
- CPD makes learning conscious and proactive, rather than passive and reactive. This helps you work on skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.
- It can help you stay up-to-date on industry trends and prepare you for greater responsibilities.
- It includes honing current skills, taking them to a new level, or learning new ones that will allow an employee’s job role to expand or prepare them for potential promotion.
- It can boost your confidence, strengthen your professional credibility and help you become more creative in tackling new challenges.
Types Of CPD Learning
|
–
|
Structured CPD or Active Learning
|
Reflective CPD or Passive Learning
|
Self-Directed CPD or Unstructured Learning
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
–
What is it
|
Structured CPD or Active Learning
This is learning in a more structured environment and is typically proactive. Examples include attending courses, online learning workshops, lectures, and seminars.
|
Reflective CPD or Passive Learning
It does not require interactions by the learner and is more one-sided. Examples include reading the newspapers, educational resources and so on
|
Self-Directed CPD or Unstructured Learning
This kind of learning happens naturally as you work. It includes on-the-job training, mentoring and coaching from colleagues, attending conferences and networking.
|
|
–
How Bayut can help
|
Structured CPD or Active Learning
Bayut Academy is one of the UAE’s best CPD programs for real estate agents. Each course is designed to help professionals hone their skills and prepare for this competitive industry.
|
Reflective CPD or Passive Learning
Content Corner is your go-to place for educational resources. Further reading helps you understand your potential clients and the market better.
|
Self-Directed CPD or Unstructured Learning
Bayut Academy is a great place to network with like-minded agents in the city. This is where you can learn about other agents’ experiences and self-reflect on your practices.
|
Learning is a process that continues throughout your life, and by engaging in CPDs, you can ensure continued success in your career. Often, the people who engage in CPD become integral members of a company, as they continuously strive for new ideas and developments.
Start your professional development journey today by joining us at Bayut Academy, our in-house series of workshops for real estate professionals in the UAE. Each module is curated to help real estate agents face the unique challenges they face in their careers, and help them shine in this competitive industry.
You can also learn and enhance your understanding of the market with the Content Corner on the Agent Portal, our library of resources for real estate agents in the UAE.