Using the Skills Point Plug-in

The Skills Points Plug-In 

The new Skills Points Plug-In is now live in the CPD Training System, allowing you to access all your training in one single system. You can view the Skills Points Plug-in User Guide below.

Skills Points Plug-In User Guide [PDF 1,102KB]

Your Skills Points Record

Each PGR student is expected to take part in approximately 210 hours of development activities over the course of their studies. This is the amount of training advised by the UK Research Councils, and is roughly equal to two weeks training and development for each full-time year of study. 

All PGR students have a Skills Points Record as part of their CPD Training System profile.  Your Skills Points Record captures the transferable and discipline-specific developmental activities that you undertake through the allocation of skills points. Skills points are awarded for courses or workshops run by the Doctoral College, other services at Queen Mary, schools and institutes, and external organisations. Points are also awarded for participation in other activities such as conference attendance, teaching and attending seminars. It is your responsibility to ensure your Skills Points Record is up-to-date.