Professional development news

PD able's planning tools gets 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.

Helping RTOs stay compliant with the new ASQA standards

With the new ASQA standards (July 2025) now in play, keeping your PD compliance in order is crucial.

PD able now supports Single Sign On (SSO)

We're excited to announce a major step forward in usability and integration—PD able now supports Single Sign-On (SSO).

Our Transcripts have gone to another level!

More accurately... 3 levels! Over the past few months, we’ve been working hard to take this tool to the next level. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, PD able now gives you the power to choose how much detail you want.

Why our customers create & manage their own PD Systems

Whether you’re improving an existing system, cleaning up the chaos, or starting from scratch, PD able gives you the tools to build a solution that works—quickly and affordably.

Is PD able an LMS or a CPD system?

Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) management software are two distinct toolsets, each serving specific purposes.

Education Providers to play an important role in PD able

In 2025, PD able is set to reach a significant milestone with the introduction of Education Providers. This transformative new feature will complete our ecosystem, making PD able the first online SaaS platform to deliver a fully integrated suite of Professional Development (PD) tools and services.

2024 has been a milestone year for PD able

With an ever ambitious development roadmap ahead, our team has been laser-focused on delivering project after project. It’s taken dedication, collaboration, and plenty of perseverance to stay on track and hit our goals.

PD able: Unmatched Flexibility with Online Professional Development Software

Design your own PD software online: 5 key points that make it ideal for your organisation.

Build Your PD System Online: Try Before You Deploy with Test Mode

Test Mode is now available for PD system creators. This new feature lets you fully test your customised professional development system before it goes live in our directory.

5 Reasons you should be using web-based PD tracking software instead of Google Docs, Excel, Word or similar?

Web-based professional development (PD) tracking software offers several advantages over using Google Docs, Excel, Word, or similar tools for tracking PD activities.

PD able Feature Updates - January 2024

Lots of updates in the PD system creation area. We've been busy boosting the 'Find a PD system' directory by using the wizard tool to create new ones.

Build and deploy your own professional development system online

The World's 1st DIY professional development system, build it online now.

Using SMART Goals in your planning strategy

SMART goals are a framework used to create well-defined and actionable objectives. Each letter in SMART stands for a different aspect of goal-setting. Can SMART goals work for me in PD able?

5 important points to consider when writing your professional development plan

When writing your career professional development plan, it's crucial to consider several important points. Here are five key points to keep in mind.

PD able Feature Updates - May 2023

Employers can now set a budget for their professional development programme. We've added license monitoring and more...

The Benefits of using Professional Development Tracking Software for your employees

Investing in professional development software is an excellent way to unlock the potential of employees, allowing them to reach their maximum capability.

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Professional Learning & Development (PLD) tracker for school teachers in New Zealand

We’ve been talking to a lot of Kiwi teachers lately, trying to find out how they manage and track their PLD, especially given their heavy workloads and lack of spare time.