Factors affecting a face to face learning event

In publicising events, the topic, including the driver for the topic and the skills that will be obtained, the speaker and their experience plus how learning can be applied after the event should be included

A Prototype of Web-Based Computer Skills Training Course for Al Quds Open University (QOU)

E-Applications become the most important proverb in the modem electronic world, which depend on computer based system in many fields in the world. It help links people, systems and others resources making life easier and better. The purpose of this project is to develop a prototype of Web-based Training system for Al Quds Open University(QOU). This prototype used the Microsoft VB.Net and Microsoft SQL Server as Database. This project is important in order to make the training tasks easier than current way and to allow the QOU staff attending training courses anytime anywhere

Current reality and preferences for continuing professional development (CPD) of pharmacists in England : supporting pharmacists to achieve their CPD requirments

Background: Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for pharmacists and is a regulator requirement in Great Britain (GB). Objectives: The aim of this study was to establish current participation in CPD activity in GB, in terms of format and providers, plus preferences of pharmacists, including motivators and barriers, and support needed for application of learning. Methods: This study utilised a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews of pharmacists in South London, England. Results: The majority of responders (n=293/338, 86.6%) had taken part in CPD activity in the past 12 months. Although face-to-face workshops were the most preferred activity, digital completion was the most used activity. There was increasing non-participation with reduced working hours (p=0.003). The employer was the most commonly used provider. From 19 interviews, three main themes emerged: Engagement, Intervention and Application. Conclusions: It is clear that no single format is preferred by all. There needs to be a strategy to ensure good utilisation of providers, and CPD-based events having an impact on practice