Electronic Continuing Professional Development (e-CPD) for Registered and Licensed Professionals: A Web Portal Model

Abstract

The study explored the factors that influenced the development of web portal for continuing professional development (CPD) programs for registered and licensed professionals. The research used both the qualitative and quantitative approaches of research trying to complement each other. The findings of the study showed that some professionals comply with the requirements of CPD by pursuing higher education, write books, manuals/modules and doing researches while the majority are attending seminars. Some factors that contributed for the professionals to pursue and not to pursue CPD are motivations, finance, time and accessibility of CPD activities. There is negative feedbacs from professionals on the CPD seminars/workshops implementation as to its learning outcomes, design, delivery and cost.  

The researcher concluded that CPD program is not a priority for some professionals. It is a personal enhancement and growth of a professional not only in his career but also promoting the general welfare of his client, the people and the society. Government regulations affect the compliance of registered and licensed professional to their continuing professional development. Nowadays, technology plays a major role in almost all aspects of education including continuing professional education.

An immediate action is sought to help solve the perceived problems through the immediate deployment of the website model. There should be an immediate approval of a bill that will mandate the PRC to require all professionals to have the required CPD units before renewal of their PRC ID to compel all professionals to undergo CPD activities. The Continuing Professional Development Council (CPDC) should strengthen the monitoring of CPD performance of accredited service providers. On the personal level, a professional must consider CPD as a moral obligation to enhance their professional skills and competence to become globally competitive. On the other hand, employers should consider CPD as part of their employee development program or else encourage their employees by providing them flexible time and educational support to continue further learning.