Are the courses approved by the DES for 3 EPV days?
Yes ALL summer courses we offer to primary teachers are approved for 3 EPV days.
 
What are the course completion requirements?
Here is a summary of the course completion requirements
  1. All participants must complete 6 assignments (one at the end of each module and one at the end of the course) and all participants must make two forum posts at the end of each module. The end of module assignment must demonstrate achievement of the module's stated learning outcomes. The reflective assignment at the end of the course must demonstrate achievement of the course's stated learning outcomes. 
  2. All particpants must complete their assignments for each module before they progress to the next module. 
  3. All participants must complete a minimum of 10 hours online and are permitted to add a maximum of 10 hours offline time allowable for other course related learning activities. 
Can I enrol on a course now?
Yes course enrolment is now open. 
 
When can I access my course?
All courses will be accessible from July 2nd to August 24th 2018. All courses must be complete by 5pm on August 24th.
 
How do I access my course? 
You click the link called login/start course under your course title and log in to your course using your username and password.
 
How do I get a username and password? 
You create your own username and password when you create an account, you can do this on the site or over the phone. When you register over the phone you can also create your own details or we can create them for you. Please keep a note of your username and password.
 
What if I forget my username and password? 
You can retrieve the details from a link on the home page - link on the forgot password link in the login or you can call us (053-9230344 or 053-9238909) or email us at support@cpdcollege.com and we will reset them for you.
 
How much time do I need to spend at the course? 
You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours.
 
Do I have to be online for the full 20 hours?
Participants must complete a minimum of 10 hours online and are permitted to add a maximum of 10 hours offline time allowable for other course related learning activities.  This offline time can be manually inputted.
 
Can I spread the 20 hours over the full 8 week period or do it all in a couple of days? 
Yes you can do either, you decide when you want to do the course. You have the flexibility to allocate your time to the course in whatever way you want, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours.
 
What way are the courses structured?
The courses are divided into 5 modules. Each module has a number of topics and sub-topics.
 
How many courses can I do for EPV days?
1 ONLINE COURSE entitles you to claim 3 EPV DAYS
2 ONLINE COURSES entitles you to claim 4 EPV DAYS 
3 ONLINE COURSES entitles you to claim 5 EPV DAYS
 
Are there any special offers from CPD College?
Yes – we are offering the following:
Do two courses for €145
Do three courses for €185
 
This special offer can be availed of from here.
 
Please note: If you have enrolled on one or two courses and decide you want to avail of a package deal, please contact us on (053-9230344/ 053-9238909) or email support@cpdcollege.com and we can take the remaining balance payment.
 
Also note: This year you must complete one course before starting the next, this is a DES instruction applicable to all providers. It is not an issue as almost all teachers complete their courses consecutively.
 
What is a CPD Record? 
A CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Record is a summary record demonstrating your engagement with the course. It will show the following:
  • The total time you spent at the course, both online and offline
  • The full text of all responses to the discussion and reflective forums
  • Sign-off (automated) by participant
  • Approval from facilitator
​Will the creation of the CPD record require a lot of extra work?
No, CPD College has created a unique system to automatically create your CPD Record. Your time entries and your postings to the forums are automatically saved on to your CPD Record. You only do these tasks once so there is no needless repetition of your work and frustrating duplication of your effort.
 
Will I get a certificate of completion from CPD College?
Yes, you can download it from your status page once you have completed the course successfully. This Certificate has been approved by the DES as valid for presentation to your principal to claim your 3 EPV days.
 
How long do I have to wait to download my Certificate after I complete the course?
From the time you request course completion, it will take a maximum of 24 hours (usually much less) for the facilitator to review your CPD record and for your Certificate to be generated for you to download. You can download your certificate again at any time during the year from your professional portfolio on the home page.
 
Is my course compatible with the iPad?
All courses are now iPad compatible. 
 
Cancellation policy 
Courses can be cancelled anytime up to the point of final confirmation which occurs when participants access their chosen course. 
 
I am in my first year of teaching as a qualified teacher. Do I qualify for EPV Days?
The latest information we have is that only fully qualified teachers (not on probation during their 1st year after qualifying as teachers) are entitled to EPV days. We would strongly recommend that you contact the DES for clarification if you have any questions about your particular case.