It's simple, affordable staff professional development (now with a free tier!)
Supporting staff development shouldn’t be complicated or expensive. That’s why we’ve made some major improvements to how employers can use PD able, including clearer pricing, easier onboarding, and a brand-new FREE tier for up to 3 staff. Whether you’re a small business wanting an easy way to track staff PD, or a larger organisation aiming to streamline compliance and growth, PD able now fits even better into your workflow.
A new, simpler way for employers to get started
Until now, many of our customers created their own PD system and paid for everyone who signed up to it. It’s still the most popular way to use PD able, and perfect for organisations that want full control and customisation.
But we found out that not every employer wants to build and run their own system!
Some just want to join a ready-made PD system, onboard their staff, and start managing learning straight away, without the overhead of running the system themselves.
So we’ve introduced a new, cleaner option:
Employers can now:
- Join an existing pre-built system
- Add their staff
- Pay only for the number of users they manage
- Use the system instantly - no setup required
This makes PD able especially useful for small and medium businesses, community organisations, and teams that need something simple, proven, and ready to go.
Introducing the free tier (up to 3 users!)
One of the biggest changes, especially for small teams is our free tier for employers.
You can now sign up as an employer and use PD able completely free for up to 3 users.
That means:
- No setup fees
- No credit card required
- No risk
- A fully functioning PD management tool right out of the box
It’s perfect for small businesses, sole traders with a couple of staff, or managers wanting to test PD able before rolling it out wider.
Improved billing for employers
We’ve also simplified and improved the entire billing experience.
Employers now benefit from:
- Clear user-based pricing
- Automatic reminders
- Downloadable invoices
- Credit card billing
- Cleaner management of active users
It’s all designed to make ongoing use simpler and more transparent, especially for organisations without dedicated admin staff.
Can multiple employers use the same PD system?
Absolutely... yes they can!
One of the strengths of PD able is how efficient and scalable it is. A single PD system can be used by multiple employers, meaning:
- You get a proven, structured framework
- You don’t have to maintain or build the system yourself
- Updates and improvements happen automatically
- Smaller organisations gain the same PD structure as larger ones
And if a generic system doesn’t quite fit? Using our wizard tools, we can create a custom system for your organisation quickly, without the usual development costs.
What employers can do with PD able
Employers get everything they need to support ongoing learning and compliance, including:
- Track who is completing their PD
- See when staff last logged in
- Set goals and review progress
- Create approved activity lists
- View real-time dashboards and reports
- Read reflections staff have written
- Download PD transcripts (PDF)
- Set and allocate PD budgets
- Upload resources and templates
- Post notices to their team
- Invite and manage staff access
All from one simple online platform.
Start growing your team with PD able
Whether you’re managing a small team or a larger workforce, PD able gives you a smart, affordable way to support professional development... without the headaches of building your own system.
You can sign up as an employer today, join a pre-built system, invite your staff, and start managing PD in minutes. If you need our help, contact us here, we're always available and ready to lend a hand.
And remember, your first 3 staff are completely free.