Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) are hosting a one-day conference to explore the importance of Professional Development of staff in improving the quality of teaching and learning, educational management and other areas. It is aimed at policy-makers, academic management, front-line educators, support staff and quality assurance teams from across the higher education, further education and training and English Language Education sectors who wish to better understand the importance of personal professional development in a high-quality teaching and learning environment.

Delegates will learn from the experience of national and international speakers through keynote addresses, workshop sessions, panel discussions and cross-sectoral networking opportunities with peers. The event's themes will include:

• Different national staff development frameworks and CPD models

• Best practice from a range of education and training providers

• Policies, practices and frameworks developed by agencies and other supporting organisations to promote staff development

• National and international models of successful practice

• Staff development for academic and professional services staff

• The approach of professional bodies to staff development

• Digital badging and micro-credentials to support staff development

• Useful tools and tips to maximise staff participation

The conference delegate rate is €100. Tickets avaliable here