How do I list education on CPDmatch?

The following is a step-by-by guide on how to list education on CPDmatch.

Make sure you’re logged in as an education provide so you can access the list education page by clicking on either:

1. The top-right circle followed by list education in the drop-down menu.
2. The top-left list education button on your dashboard.
3. The list new button on the manage education page.
   

Enter (*=mandatory):

• *Title:
  • This is used in our predictive search so please be clear.
  • Use only commonly recognised abbreviations and acronyms.
• *Overview:
  • This is displayed when your education is found.
  • For publications, consider including the publication date.
• *Description:
  • Please provide education details including intended audience and learning objectives if applicable.
  • You can hyperlink to web pages or pdfs.
  • If you are listing a publication, please use the abstract or summary.
• *Education webpage or booking email address:
  • This is the link to your own website, booking platform or the email address of the individual receiving bookings.
  • Use copy and paste to reduce the risk of error.
• *Education type:
  • On-site = in person.
  • Virtual = accessed via a computer, mobile device or is distance learning.
  • Hybrid = individuals can attend either on-site or virtually.
  • Publication = a peer reviewed article or another type of publication which is likely to be of interest to our site visitors.
• *Education sub-type:
  
  • Scheduled = attendees must be present at the specified date and time.
  • On-demand = attendees can access anytime.
    • For on-site on-demand education, an arrangement is made between you and attendees.
    • A “delivered at the attendees’ place of work” option is also available.
• Accredited CPD points/hours or academic credits:
  • Don’t be put off if your education is not accredited as we expect users to decide what’s useful from your description.
  • You can also enter free text such as ‘pending’.
• *Date(s) - Hover the mouse and a calendar box will appear:
  • Use the arrows and click once on the start date and once on the end date.
  • If the education runs for a single day, double click on that date.
  • Rapid duration selection of 3, 6 and 12-month buttons appear for on-demand education.
  • If your education runs for more than one day but dates are ‘split’ (non-contiguous), enter start and end dates as normal as the site will automatically adjust when the listing is displayed.
  • If there is a closing date for applications, tick the checkbox and enter the date. Your education will remain visible until this date.
  • Following your education’s end date, all data is retained in your account for 1 year during which time it can be relisted.
    
• Times:
  • Can be entered for scheduled activities which run for 5 days or fewer - 24-hour clock (GMT/BST):
  • If times are to be confirmed or the finish time is not known or flexible, please leave blank.
  • We will soon be able to accommodate global time zones.
• *Cost:
  • Use the drop-down list to select the primary currency.
  • If your price excludes tax, tick the checkbox so we can display this clearly in the listing.
  • Tick the UN Global Goals checkbox if you have a lower rate for lower income countries or individuals. We will then showcase your organisations as an inclusive and equitable education provider.
• CPDmatch discount code:
  • This appears for registered users of CPDmatch when they view your education.
• *Country (on-site and hybrid CPDtype).
• *Address (on-site and hybrid CPDtype):
  • Auto-populates from your profile address but easily changed.
  • Post code search is available for UK locations.
  • The only mandatory fields are the first line of the address and town/city.
• Contact email*:
  • Auto-populates from your profile but easily amended for an individual listing.
• Telephone:
  • Auto-populates from your profile but easily amended for an individual listing.
• *Listing subjects:
  • Select to ensure your education is matched to interested registered users.
  • Choose subjects which reflect educational content rather than targeted audience.
  • Use sparingly as targeted matching works best.
    
• *Visibility:
  • Public - The education is immediately visible on listing.
  • Private - Store a completed listing in your account which is not publicly visible.
  • Draft - A part completed listing which requires more information.
• Status:
  • Select 'full' to inform site visitors there are not further spaces. We will then direct individuals to your provider page.

Once your education is listed, you will see a preview and several 'manage education' options:

• Promote - Pin your listing to the top of the FIND EDUCATION page for maximum visibility.
• Edit - Edit the present listing shown.
• Duplicate - Duplicate the present listing shown. Please note a duplicated event status is initally set to DRAFT.
• List new - List a new piece of education.
• View all - View all your education.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.