CPD Directory & Guidelines

This page provides access to two key tools developed by the UKCRF Network to support the development of clinical research teams through continued professional development (CPD). These resources are designed to be used by both line managers and staff to identify, plan, and engage with CPD opportunities aligned to individual and team needs.

Disclaimer:

• While care has been taken in selecting and listing CPD programmes within the Directory, the UKCRF Network does not formally endorse specific courses and accepts no liability for their content or delivery.

• Users are responsible for assessing the relevance, quality, and suitability of each opportunity for their own professional development needs.

The CPD Directory is designed to be a flexible and evolving tool that can be adapted locally by clinical research teams. While it provides a national overview of training opportunities aligned to the Four Pillars of Clinical Practice, local teams are encouraged to add their own resources, including internal training, regional programmes, and bespoke development offers. By consolidating national and local CPD options into a single, accessible tool, the Directory aims to support consistent and inclusive development ensuring that every team member has access to relevant opportunities for growth.

Four Pillars of Clinical Practice:

• Clinical Practice

• Leadership

• Education

• Research

Benefits:

• Supports career development across all roles and levels

• Includes national options

• Customisable for local use

• Enables submission of new training opportunities

Submit training opportunities and provide feedback on the directory:

• https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CihymZCxPy 

This guidance document supports the use of CPD as a strategic tool to build capability and capacity within clinical research teams.

• Enhance team performance and research delivery

• Support individual career progression

• Align development with organisational goals

Key Features:

• Covers work-based learning, formal training, and academic qualifications

• Includes examples of NIHR programmes and CPD pathways

• Designed for flexible use across different roles and contexts