Abstract

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the authors describe the development of Cambridge University's continuing professional development unit, the Cambridge Programme for Industry (CPI). From its beginnings in the provision of short, technical courses, the CPI has moved towards a more holistic approach to professional development, reflecting current trends in support of lifelong learning. The unit provides a bridge between academic theory on formal and informal learning and learning organizations, and the reality of businesses of all sizes working towards new approaches to employee development. Three case studies of current projects, together with an outline of two newly-funded research projects illustrate the CPI's present focus.

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