The hidden cost of waiting If you've been putting Professional Development on hold because the project seemed too difficult, too expensive or too time-consuming, it may be time to take another look.
Why every organisation should start with a pilot One of the biggest misconceptions about introducing a Professional Development system is that it has to be rolled out to everyone at once. It doesn't.
How to create a Rapid Onboard link for your staff Getting your staff into the right Professional Development system should be quick and hassle-free. The Rapid Onboard feature creates a unique link that takes staff directly into your organisation's PD able system.
Why Australian schools are rethinking professional development tracking Professional development has always been an important part of school life, but for many Australian schools, managing it remains surprisingly difficult.
Pre-built PD systems: Professional development without the admin Pre-built PD systems remove the complexity of setting up professional development frameworks. Simply add your staff and start managing PD right away.
What’s new for Employers in 2026 At PD able, we’ve been busy in early 2026 improving our platform for employers who want a smarter way to manage their staff’s professional development.
Understanding the PD able ecosystem PD able connects industry standards, employers, professionals, and education providers into a unified professional development environment.
Ask AI about professional development solutions? This week we're having a bit of fun with 'Experts Corner' by asking a few AI friends about PD able... it's their opinion, not ours
How to Build a Professional Development System (That Actually Works) Build a professional development system people actually use, not another forgotten spreadsheet. Learn six practical steps to structure, track, and grow CPD for your organisation.
Professional development planning: Start your 2026 the right way Every professional has goals for the future. A clear plan is what turns those goals into achievable outcomes. Let's take a look at PD able's simple approach to planning your 2026.
How to create a lecture series in PD able For PD system administrators and Employers: Learn how to create a Lecture Series in PD able and manage professional development that runs across multiple sessions, dates, or months from a single activity.
Employers: Save time with built-in QR codes for PD activities Recording professional development activities can easily slip down the priority list. Most people plan to do it “later”… and before you know it, later turns into a rush. Why not use a QR code to do all the heavy lifting?
Traditional professional development software vs the PD able DIY approach After years of building complex, bespoke PD systems for large organisations, we started asking a simple question: how can we make professional development available to everyone? This is how PD able came to be.
What is CPD Tracking software? (and do you even need it?) Track CPD without spreadsheets. Learn what CPD tracking software is, why spreadsheets break at scale, and how to move toward a proper professional development system.
PD able BASIC vs ADVANCED – which free PD system is right for you? When you sign up to PD able, we don’t leave you staring at a blank screen. You’re assigned a free, ready‑to‑use Professional Development (PD) system so you can start recording straight away.
Clarity is the secret ingredient of every high-performing PD system Over the past decade, I’ve had the unique opportunity to work behind the scenes of professional development (PD) systems across a surprisingly wide range of industries.
Employers are choosing PD able for it's ease of use and affordability 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.
Why small businesses struggle to find the right professional development software If you’re a small business looking for professional development software, you’ve probably discovered a frustrating reality: Search engines make it almost impossible to find tools actually built for you.
What does good data look like in a well-managed VET workforce? In the dynamic world of Vocational Education and Training (VET), workforce management is no longer just about staffing, it’s about strategic enablement. Vanessa McCarthy: Founder Prickly2sweet.
PD able's planning tools get even better! Big improvements to PD able’s planning tools: more flexibility, more goals, and smarter ways to show how you’ve applied your learning.
