Types of CPD at UCC

CPD Modules Credit-Bearing (ECTS) 5 or 10 credits

UCC offers stand-alone credit-bearing (ECTS) CPD modules. These modules are normally 5 or 10 credit modules, and can be completed outside of current programme offerings. In some instances, credits awarded for CPD modules may be used as exemptions for certain programmes.  It is important that you check with the programme director/co-ordinator if you wish to undertake a CPD module with a view to using it as an exemption.  See ECTS Transfer of Credits for further information about the European Credit Transfer System.

Credit Bearing CPD Modules (that are part of a programme) You may take up to 15 credits in any year, with a maximum of 20 credits as CPD. As a general rule you may take one module per each Semester, one in Sem I and one in Sem II. Should you wish to continue studying after the 20 credits you may apply to do a full programme.  Should you proceed within the next five years to take a full programme in the area you studied you may be eligible for exemptions from the CPD modules you have taken. On completion of a CPD module a transcript is available outlining the modules taken from SREO : https://forms.ucc.ie/transcript-request

Credit Bearing CPD Modules (that are not part of a programme i.e. that are standalone modules) CPD modules are stand-alone credits and cannot lead to an award.  On completion of a CPD module a transcript is available outlining the modules taken from SREO : https://forms.ucc.ie/transcript-request. As a general rule you may take one module per each Semester, one in Sem I and one in Sem II.

CPD Offerings - No ECTS Credit Bearing Modules

UCC also offers a wide variety of CPD Offerings no-credit-bearing CPD offerings for professionals. These can be used towards maintenance of CPD hours / CPD points. A number of these CPD Offerings are accredited by professional bodies. If you have any queries about whether a CPD Offering is affiliated to or accredited by a professional body, please contact the Centre for CPD (cpd@ucc.ie).

Business/Industry Specific

Business and Industry often look to UCC for training and CPD requirements.  UCC has partnered with many professional organisations and industry partners over the last number of years with the goal of providing high-quality, tailored and relevant CPD.  For further information visit the section on Business and Industry Collaboration/Partnership

Establishment of the Centre for CPD

The Centre for CPD at UCC was established in 2016 under the Office of the Vice-President for Teaching and Learning.

The Centre for CPD now forms part of the Micro-credentials Unit.

The Micro-credentials and CPD unit 

• Provide a shopfront for Mico-credentials and CPD in UCC, facilitating registration and payment online. 
• Implement policies and processes that support Micro-credentials and CPD development within the University and provide guidance to developers.
• Support the provision of flexible CPD for professionals
• Enhance industry-academic engagement.