Tools, frameworks and guidance to help with career development. For individuals, managers or as a learning and development professional in a force.
CPD in focus
Join the conversation, share your thoughts and find out how we can help you.
How the College can help
The College of Policing can help officers and police staff make career decisions and maintain and enhance the skills they need to fight crime and protect the public. This includes developing within a role, getting a promotion or moving into a specialist area. There is a separate page for senior leaders and chief officers.
Career development for underrepresented groups
For senior leaders from underrepresented groups looking to progress their role.
Other guidance, courses and programmes
Use tools and get more information on our professional development website
- Fast track programme for serving constables
- Applying to the strategic command course
- See the professional policing profiles detailing the expectations and accountabilities for police officers and police-specific staff roles
- Explore career choices with the career pathways tool
- See if past learning could lead to an academic qualification