Prof. Evelyn R. Laurito Ph.D.

Prof. Alberto A. Laurito

Philippines Capital: Manila

Moodle for CPD Courses: Moodle as Platform for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of Filipino Chemical Engineers

University of Santo Tomas

Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers

Manila Philippines

Introduction •Issues with CPD acquisition Lack of time Cost to acquire CPD CPD Credit Units Management

•CPD Records Retrieval

•CPD Courses Online

Conclusion CPD contributes to Professionals capable of providing improvement in our country’s quality of life, the environment, sustainability and economy.

• Accessibility • If we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity for a quality education,

then it is crucial to develop an education model that is accessible regardless of geographical location, race, gender, or social, cultural or economic conditions.

• Rising Cost • online training is a low cost sustainable learning solution with a small carbon

footprint. With online courses there are no down time, travel or accommodation costs. Online courses are typically less than half the cost of face-to-face training, especially when productivity gains are factored in.