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Presenting to a group of people in a professional environment can be quite daunting for many of us, but it is possible to improve our presentation skills with an effective professional development approach. In this CPD article, we will explore what makes for an impactful presentation, and provide some helpful ways for developing your presentation skills.

This informal CPD article, ‘The future of Human Skills in an AI world’, was provided by LEVRA, who coach Human Skills in the workplace using innovative technologies including virtual reality (VR). Their mission is to equip young professionals with the interpersonal communication skills essential for individuals to succeed and businesses to thrive.

No matter what industry or position you are in, leadership is a highly valuable quality in life and business. It is also a set of skills that can be taught, learnt, and further developed. This CPD article will explain why good leadership is important in the workplace, including what effective leadership means and some simple strategies to improve your leadership skills.

Learning new skills and staying ahead in the field of coding is important for both personal and professional development. The benefits of updating coding skills can include improved job performance, increased earning potential and a diversified range of employment and career options. In this CPD article, we will explore effective ways and tips you can utilise to enhance your coding skills.

Being able to deliver on successful projects is essential to achieving business goals and can provide many advantages regardless of organisational size or industry. The required skills to manage a project efficiently are highly valued in the workplace and can apply to a variety of roles. In this CPD article, we will look at the benefits of developing a project managing skillset, as well as offer some simple tips on how you can improve your project management skills.

Whether you have been asked to facilitate an important work meeting or you are responsible for your next CPD workshop, having the right skills is crucial to effective collaboration and enable you to lead a group towards achieving common outcomes and objectives. In this CPD article, we will look at how you can improve your facilitation skills and provide some helpful tips for the workplace.

The ability to collaborate is quickly becoming one of the top skills employers look for in candidates. With remote working becoming more of the norm, collaborative working has changed dramatically. This flux has further added to the modern workforce's need to develop their collaboration skills. An ability to collaborate showcases a level of effectiveness, teamwork and communication that propels projects to more impactful outcomes and helps bring teams together in the process. 

This informal CPD article ‘Bridging the Workforce Skills Gap: The Key Role of Training and Development Programs’ was provided by PECB Group, a certification body which provides education and professional certifications under ISO/IEC 17024 for individuals on a wide range of disciplines, and offers professionals valuable education, evaluation, and certification against rigorous internationally recognized standards.

This informal CPD article, ‘Top Effective Steps to Build Leadership Skills’, was provided by keySkillset, a muscle memory building educational platform to master Excel, PowerPoint, Python Coding, Financial Modelling skills and more.

With the exponential growth of digital platforms, mastering strong computer literacy skills has become a necessity across a variety of professional roles. In this CPD article, we will delve into the essential subject of computer literacy, including the importance of these skills as well as provide some simple tips on how to develop your computer literacy abilities.

Problem solving has become one of the key soft skills that employers look for and one that is important to be able to demonstrate when looking for a promotion or a new career position. In this CPD article, we look at a few simple techniques to use, including its importance in learning, and how to improve your problem-solving skills.

This informal CPD article No ‘mute’ point: Facilitation skills for virtual meetings was provided by Hannah O’Sullivan of Host Media Consultants. Hannah is a specialist personal impact and presentation skills coach, media trainer, and communication specialist for leading organisations including The Bank of England, John Lewis & Partners, Tesco, P&G, Nestlé, and the Department for International Trade.