Figure 1
A diagram titled ‘Professional development (PD)' showing the connections between different types of professional development. The diagram is divided into two main sections: Externally organized and Self-directed. Under Externally organized, there is a box labeled ‘Continuing professional development (CPD)' which includes ‘Individual training events' and ‘Additional formal qualifications'. Under Self-directed, there is a box labeled ‘Continuing professional learning (CPL)'. At the bottom, there is a section labeled ‘Education (formal, leading to a qualification)' which serves as the foundation for PD. The diagram illustrates the flow from education to CPD and CPL, highlighting the continuous nature of professional development.Connections between professional development terminology. Source: Authors’ own work