{"id":7683,"date":"2026-09-28T10:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/?p=7683"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:48:41","slug":"cpd-career-growth-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How Continuing Professional and Career Development Can Drive Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Open_up_more_opportunities_in_your_career\" >Open up more opportunities in your career<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Learn_what_the_next_role_actually_involves\" >Learn what the next role actually involves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Build_skills_that_help_you_take_on_new_work\" >Build skills that help you take on new work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Language_skills_for_working_with_international_clients\" >Language skills for working with international clients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Technical_skills_for_expanding_what_you_offer\" >Technical skills for expanding what you offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Communication_skills_for_presenting_your_ideas\" >Communication skills for presenting your ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Planning_skills_for_managing_bigger_projects\" >Planning skills for managing bigger projects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Get_better_results_from_the_work_you_already_do\" >Get better results from the work you already do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Get_ready_to_take_on_more_responsibility\" >Get ready to take on more responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Make_a_bigger_contribution_to_your_team\" >Make a bigger contribution to your team<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Help_colleagues_build_their_confidence\" >Help colleagues build their confidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Improve_a_process_the_team_relies_on\" >Improve a process the team relies on<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#How_to_make_development_part_of_your_routine\" >How to make development part of your routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/cpd-career-growth-guide\/#Keep_your_career_moving_forward\" >Keep your career moving forward<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you&#8217;re in your 3rd or 30th year in your career, there&#8217;s always something new to learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your responsibilities change, the tools you use evolve, and new opportunities bring fresh demands on your skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That gap can affect your options. In February 2026, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.linkedin.com\/2026\/Skills-on-the-rise-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LinkedIn reported<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that one in five professionals globally said not having the right skills was making their job search more challenging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowing what you&#8217;d like to do next helps you decide where to focus your learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Career and professional development give you a way to act on those ambitions. Through learning and experience, you gain more control over how you work and where your career goes next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_up_more_opportunities_in_your_career\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open up more opportunities in your career<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7688 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-experienced-employee-learning-a-new-skill-while-working.jpg\" alt=\"showing-an-experienced-employee-learning-a-new-skill-while-working\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-experienced-employee-learning-a-new-skill-while-working.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-experienced-employee-learning-a-new-skill-while-working-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-experienced-employee-learning-a-new-skill-while-working-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have your eye on a role you&#8217;d love to apply for, but don&#8217;t have all the experience it asks for? Use its requirements to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.clickdo.co.uk\/business-skills-employers-are-looking-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">identify the skills you need<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and plan how to build them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_what_the_next_role_actually_involves\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn what the next role actually involves<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Job descriptions give you a starting point, but someone who does the work can explain what the role demands in practice. Ask which decisions they make, what they find challenging, and which skills they use every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, an account executive aiming for an account manager role can volunteer to lead a client update. Preparing the agenda, answering questions and following up on actions gives them relevant experience to discuss in an interview. Afterwards, reviewing which questions they handled confidently and which needed further research helps them identify gaps in their knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_skills_that_help_you_take_on_new_work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Build skills that help you take on new work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7687 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employee-learning-multiple-practical-skills-through-a-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"employee-learning-multiple-practical-skills-through-a-laptop\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employee-learning-multiple-practical-skills-through-a-laptop.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employee-learning-multiple-practical-skills-through-a-laptop-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employee-learning-multiple-practical-skills-through-a-laptop-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Working with international clients or joining a project outside your usual remit stretches your skills. Professional development helps you prepare for that work, so you can confidently put yourself forward for opportunities you&#8217;d previously have passed up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_skills_for_working_with_international_clients\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Language skills for working with international clients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discussing a brief in a client&#8217;s language gives you more scope to ask questions and clarify what they need. To prepare for those conversations, look for a language tutor through trusted providers like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findtutors.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FindTutors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0for example who have experience supporting professional learners. Explain the situations you want to practise before agreeing on lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_skills_for_expanding_what_you_offer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Technical skills for expanding what you offer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Building technical skills expands the range of projects you can handle. Choose a practical course in an area relevant to your work, such as website development or data analysis, then complete a small project to test your understanding. Ask someone experienced to review your work before offering the skill as a paid service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communication_skills_for_presenting_your_ideas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communication skills for presenting your ideas<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help people act on your recommendations by explaining the reasoning behind them. When presenting report findings, draw attention to the result that matters, explain its implications and recommend a next step. Ask a colleague to flag any points where they lose track of your argument, then revise those parts before the presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_skills_for_managing_bigger_projects\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Planning skills for managing bigger projects<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Larger projects bring more deadlines, dependencies and people to coordinate. Help prepare a project plan or budget to learn how those pieces fit together. Break the work into tasks and check which ones depend on someone else finishing first. Comparing your estimates with the actual time and resources used will help you plan the next project more accurately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_better_results_from_the_work_you_already_do\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get better results from the work you already do<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7686 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/professional-improving-an-inefficient-work-process.jpg\" alt=\"professional-improving-an-inefficient-work-process\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/professional-improving-an-inefficient-work-process.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/professional-improving-an-inefficient-work-process-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/professional-improving-an-inefficient-work-process-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pay attention to tasks that regularly slow you down. If preparing a report takes up most of your afternoon, identify which step consumes the time. Learning to use a spreadsheet function that replaces manual calculations gives you a specific way to improve that task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Repeated questions from colleagues also reveal areas to work on. If a brief keeps coming back for clarification, review it with an experienced colleague to identify missing details and improve how you organise the instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you apply what you&#8217;ve learnt, check whether the original problem improves. Compare how long the report takes to prepare, or note whether colleagues can follow the revised brief without extra explanation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_ready_to_take_on_more_responsibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get ready to take on more responsibility<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7685 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-employee-confidently-leading-a-small-team-meeting-and-presenting-a-project-plan.jpg\" alt=\"showing-an-employee-confidently-leading-a-small-team-meeting-and-presenting-a-project-plan.\" width=\"801\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-employee-confidently-leading-a-small-team-meeting-and-presenting-a-project-plan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-employee-confidently-leading-a-small-team-meeting-and-presenting-a-project-plan-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-employee-confidently-leading-a-small-team-meeting-and-presenting-a-project-plan-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A bigger role brings decisions you haven&#8217;t had to make before. Taking ownership of a manageable assignment gives you practice weighing up options and following through on your decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose work with a clear outcome and enough room to exercise your judgement. Understand the limits of your authority before starting, then take responsibility for moving the work forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose an assignment that stretches your judgement, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Covering a colleague&#8217;s responsibilities and deciding which requests need immediate attention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Investigating a recurring delay and recommending how to address its cause.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Managing a small project and agreeing on priorities when deadlines compete.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Resolving a client concern within limits agreed with your manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Afterwards, discuss the decisions you made and their outcomes with your manager. Explain your reasoning, including where you needed help, so you can agree on the level of responsibility you&#8217;re ready to handle next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_bigger_contribution_to_your_team\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make a bigger contribution to your team<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7684 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-experienced-uk-professional-helping-a-colleague-learn-a-new-process.jpg\" alt=\"showing-an-experienced-uk-professional-helping-a-colleague-learn-a-new-process\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-experienced-uk-professional-helping-a-colleague-learn-a-new-process.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-experienced-uk-professional-helping-a-colleague-learn-a-new-process-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/home-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/showing-an-experienced-uk-professional-helping-a-colleague-learn-a-new-process-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sharing what you&#8217;ve learnt extends the value of your development to your colleagues. It also gives you a chance to explore whether you enjoy teaching others or improving how the team works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_colleagues_build_their_confidence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help colleagues build their confidence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When a colleague gets stuck on something you&#8217;ve learnt to handle, offer to work through it with them. Give them room to try it themselves, and step in when they need guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their questions will test how well you understand the process and explain it to someone with different experience. Use that feedback to improve your approach, especially if you&#8217;d like to take on mentoring responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_a_process_the_team_relies_on\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Improve a process the team relies on<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use your new knowledge to examine a process the team finds frustrating. Discuss the cause with the people involved before proposing a change, then agree on a small test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, after learning about document version control, suggest a shared review process for a team that keeps editing outdated files. Test one shared document with a clear owner and review deadline on the next assignment. Check whether reviewers use the correct version and whether the owner can resolve their feedback without chasing separate copies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refine the process with your colleagues before introducing it more widely. You&#8217;ll gain experience securing their input and assessing whether a change actually helps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_development_part_of_your_routine\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to make development part of your routine<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finding time to learn can be difficult when your week is already full. The CIPD\u2019s guidance on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipd.org\/en\/learning\/cpd\/cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">continuing professional development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> emphasises applying your learning and reviewing its impact on your work. Build your plan around those principles, with time to practise and a clear way to assess your progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pick something connected to the work you&#8217;d like to do or a difficulty you regularly encounter. Be specific about the result you&#8217;re aiming for, so you know what success will look like.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set aside a regular learning session that fits your schedule and the task involved. Keep the commitment manageable enough to maintain during a busy week, and plan what you&#8217;ll work on before each session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Connect your learning to an upcoming task so you have a chance to practise. Leave enough time between learning and delivery to work through mistakes and ask questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note what you&#8217;ve tried, any feedback you&#8217;ve received and where you still need support. Use these notes in development reviews to show your progress and discuss what you need next.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After a few weeks, look back at your goal and assess what&#8217;s changed. Decide whether to increase the challenge, seek more support or move to another priority.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_your_career_moving_forward\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep your career moving forward<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/education.clickdo.co.uk\/top-career-planning-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Career and professional development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> give you a way to shape your working life as your interests and responsibilities change. The effort pays off through the skills you use and the choices they open up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handling a responsibility that once felt beyond you is a meaningful sign of progress. 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