Continuous professional education is a training process undertaken by an employee who has completed their general training and wants to acquire or update certain skills or know-how related to their professional activities.
Is Continuous Professional Education Mandatory?
In certain lines of work, professionals are required to take training courses to update their knowledge. Some professional orders require continuing education for their members.
For example, lawyers, engineers and doctors who are practicing in Quebec are required to take part in continuing education activities.
What Are the Different Types of Continuous Professional Education?
There are several types of continuing professional development to suit employees’ needs:
- Skills assessment
- Skills upgrading
- Advanced training
- Qualifying training
