CPD Points for Events

Overview

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points can be awarded to learners when they attend event sessions. This helps organisations track professional development hours and ensures learners receive credit for their participation in training events.

CPD points for events integrate with Learn Amp's broader CPD tracking system, allowing learners to accumulate points across all their learning activities.

Pre-requisites

Before configuring CPD points for events:

• The Events feature must be enabled for your company

• CPD tracking should be enabled in your company settings (if you want organisation-wide reporting)

• Sessions must have attendance tracking configured

Role Requirements

Quick Start Guide

1. Navigate to Manage → Events in the sidebar

2. Select your Event and edit a session

3. Find the CPD Points section

4. Enter the number of points

5. Select Formal or Informal

6. Save the session

7. Points are awarded when attendance is marked

Understanding CPD Points

What Are CPD Points?

CPD points represent units of professional development time or achievement. Organisations use them to:

• Track employee training hours

• Meet regulatory or professional body requirements

• Measure learning investment

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement

Formal vs Informal Points

Learn Amp distinguishes between two types of CPD:

💡 Tip: Use the point type that matches your organisation's CPD framework or professional body requirements.

Configuring CPD Points on Sessions

CPD points are configured at the session level, not the event level. This allows different sessions to award different amounts.

To add CPD points to a session:

1. Navigate to Manage → Events

2. Select the Event and edit a session

3. Locate the CPD Points field

4. Enter the number of points (supports decimals, e.g., 1.5)

5. Select whether points are Formal or Informal

6. Save the session

Points Configuration Examples

When Points Are Awarded

CPD points are awarded when attendance is marked as "attended":

1. The session takes place

2. Attendance is recorded (automatically or manually)

3. The learner is marked as attended

4. CPD points are credited to their account

5. The learner receives a notification (if configured)

⚠️ Warning: Points are only awarded for attended sessions. Learners who are enrolled but don't attend do not receive CPD points.

Session-Level vs Event-Level Points

In Learn Amp, CPD points are assigned per session:

For "All Sessions" events:

• Each session can have its own CPD point value

• Learners accumulate points from each session they attend

• Total points = sum of attended sessions

For "Selected Sessions" events:

• Learners enrol in specific sessions

• They receive points only for the sessions they attend

• Different sessions can award different amounts

Example:
An "All Sessions" training programme with 3 sessions:

• Session 1: 2 formal points

• Session 2: 2 formal points

• Session 3: 1 informal point

A learner who attends all three receives 5 total points (4 formal + 1 informal).

Viewing CPD Points

For Learners

Learners can view their accumulated CPD points:

1. Navigate to their profile or learning dashboard

2. Find the CPD or Development section

3. See total points broken down by formal and informal

4. View point history with dates and sources

For Administrators

Administrators can access CPD reporting:

1. Navigate to Manage → Reports or Analytics

2. Look for CPD-related reports

3. Filter by user, team, date range, or point type

4. Export data for external reporting

CPD Points and Event Completion

The relationship between CPD points and event completion:

Reporting on CPD from Events

Generate CPD reports to track learning across your organisation:

Available data includes:

• Points earned per user

• Points by team or department

• Breakdown by formal vs informal

• Points from events vs other content

• Time period comparisons

To access CPD reports:

1. Navigate to Manage → Reports

2. Select CPD or Learning Activity reports

3. Apply filters as needed

4. Export to CSV or PDF for external use

💡 Tip: Schedule regular CPD reports to monitor training compliance and identify gaps.

Integration with CPD Tracking

If your organisation uses Learn Amp's CPD tracking feature:

• Event CPD points contribute to overall CPD totals

• Points appear in learner CPD dashboards

• CPD targets can include event attendance

• Reporting combines all CPD sources

See your company's CPD documentation for details on targets and requirements.

FAQs

Can I edit CPD points after a session has ended?
Yes, you can update the CPD point value on a session. However, already-awarded points are not automatically recalculated. Contact support if you need to adjust historical records.

What if the same learner attends the same session twice?
CPD points are typically awarded once per enrolment. Duplicate attendance within the same session doesn't double points.

Can I award different points to different learners?
Currently, all attendees of a session receive the same CPD points. For differentiated awards, consider using separate sessions.

Do cancelled sessions affect CPD points?
If a session is archived before it occurs, no points are awarded. If cancelled after attendance was recorded, existing points are retained.

Can external systems receive CPD point data?
Yes, CPD data can be exported and, depending on integrations, may sync with HR systems. Contact your administrator about available integrations.

What decimal precision is supported for CPD points?
Points support up to two decimal places (e.g., 1.25, 0.5, 3.75).

Troubleshooting