Continuing Professional Development
Live and on-demand training, master classes, workshops, certification preparation, and mentorship for working professionals ready to upskill, reskill, or advance in their careers.
Everything you need to advance your career.
CPD membership gives you access to BlackForce's full training ecosystem: live sessions, on-demand content, certifications, mentorship, and more.
Live & On-Demand Training
Attend instructor-led sessions or study at your own pace with hundreds of hours of recorded content from all previous cohorts.
Master Classes & Workshops
Live master classes, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions across Operations & Management, Business & Entrepreneurship, and AI & Information Technology.
Certification Preparation
Structured preparation for industry certifications across operations, business, and technology, including Salesforce, HubSpot, PMP, and specialist credentials.
Mentorship & Community
Group mentorship sessions, private WhatsApp community, Slack channels, and access to our alumni network.
Special Programs Access
CPD members get free access to curated Special Programs, including HubSpot CRM, ServiceNow, and market-driven courses for seasoned professionals.
Professional References
Complete your certifications and contribute 10+ volunteer hours annually to earn a professional reference from BlackForce.
Your all-access pass to BlackForce training.
As an active CPD member, you gain access to all organised training, live and recorded, across any cohort of your choosing, plus exclusive privileges without the typical active cohort restrictions.
This programme is for loyal BlackForce members who want to keep upgrading their skills, extend their work experience, and position themselves for future job opportunities and referrals.
Membership Includes
- New videos every week
- Premium Courses
- Access to Certification Preparation
- Access to all previous COHORT videos (1 to 11)
- Access to Lunch & Learn Classes and Videos
- Private WhatsApp Group for CPD Members
- Eligible to apply into Special Programs
- Eligible to apply for professional reference
Market-driven courses for every track.
CPD is for everything: Operations & Management, Business & Entrepreneurship, AI & Information Technology, and Specialized Trade Skills. Free for CPD members.
AI & Information Technology
Application Data Architect Training & Certification
Master the art of designing scalable data models, managing large datasets, and building enterprise data strategies within the Salesforce ecosystem. Prepares you for the Salesforce Data Architect certification.
Application Integration Architect Training & Certification
Learn to connect Salesforce with external systems using REST APIs, SOAP, middleware, and event-driven architectures. Prepares you for the Salesforce Integration Architecture Designer credential.
Agentforce Training
Build autonomous AI agents on the Salesforce platform. Learn agent configuration, prompt engineering, action creation, testing, and deployment.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Training
Configure and administer Microsoft Dynamics 365 for sales, customer service, and operations, an in-demand alternative CRM and ERP skill set.
Health Cloud Training & Certification
Specialise in Salesforce Health Cloud, built for healthcare and life sciences. Learn patient record management, care coordination, and compliance workflows.
Financial Service Cloud Training & Certification
Specialise in Salesforce's Financial Services Cloud, built for banking, wealth management, and insurance. Learn client profiles, financial accounts, and compliance tracking.
Introduction to Data Analytics, Power BI & Python Programming
Build a foundation in data analytics using industry-standard tools. Learn SQL querying, Python for data manipulation, and dashboards in Power BI and Tableau.
Application Platform Developer with Certification Prep
Learn to build custom applications on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, and Visualforce. Prepares you for the Platform Developer I certification.
DevOps Pipeline Development & Microsoft Azure DevOps
Master CI/CD pipeline creation, infrastructure as code, and cloud deployment automation using Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Gearset, and Copado.
Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud & Pardot Training
Learn to unify customer data with Data Cloud, create marketing automation journeys with Marketing Cloud, and manage B2B engagement with Pardot.
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance Training
Develop expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance management. Learn NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and incident response.
HubSpot CRM Technology & Inbound Marketing
Master HubSpot CRM for sales pipeline management, marketing automation, and customer service, including inbound marketing methodology and lead nurturing.
ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM)
Learn to implement and administer ServiceNow for IT Service Management: incident management, change management, service catalog design, and ITIL best practices.
Artificial Intelligence Career Development
Generative AI, prompt engineering, AI automation, intelligent agents, machine learning fundamentals, and AI-powered business solutions. Leads to roles such as AI Solutions Consultant, Automation Engineer, and AI Integration Developer.
Salesforce Career Development
Administration, business analysis, development, architecture, consulting, automation, and Agentforce. Leads to roles such as Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Consultant, and CRM Manager.
Software Engineering Career Development
Frontend and backend development, APIs, databases, testing, cloud-native applications, and software design principles. Leads to roles such as Full-Stack Developer, Software Engineer, and Application Developer.
Cloud Computing Career Development
Cloud infrastructure, networking, security, containers, serverless computing, DevOps, and cloud architecture. Leads to roles such as Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, and Infrastructure Architect.
Cybersecurity Career Development
Securing digital systems, identifying threats, managing risk, incident response, and organisational security. Leads to roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, GRC Analyst, and Incident Responder.
Data Analytics Career Development
Collecting, analysing, visualising, and communicating data using analytics platforms, BI tools, dashboards, and AI-assisted analytics. Leads to roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Reporting Analyst.
Business Analysis Career Development
Analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills to solve business problems and deliver technology initiatives. Leads to roles such as Business Analyst, Requirements Analyst, and Product Owner.
DevOps Career Development
Continuous integration, continuous deployment, infrastructure automation, cloud operations, monitoring, and containers. Leads to roles such as DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, and Release Manager.
Product Management Career Development
Customer discovery, product strategy, roadmaps, working with engineering teams, and launching digital products. Leads to roles such as Product Manager, Product Owner, and Innovation Lead.
Digital Transformation Career Development
AI adoption, enterprise technology, digital strategy, innovation, and change management. Leads to roles such as Digital Transformation Consultant, Innovation Lead, and Enterprise Technology Strategist.
Go-To-Market Marketing Career Development
Product marketing, GTM strategy, positioning, demand generation, and revenue operations for launching and scaling technology products in competitive markets. Leads to roles such as Product Marketing Manager, GTM Strategist, and Demand Generation Manager.
Project Management Career Development
Project planning, agile and waterfall delivery methods, stakeholder management, risk management, and the tools used to lead cross-functional teams from kickoff to delivery. Leads to roles such as Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Program Coordinator.
Operations & Management
Quality Assurance (QA) Training
Testing methodologies, quality standards, defect management, and process improvement practices used to maintain consistent, reliable operations across industries.
Operations & Supply Chain Management Training
Inventory management, vendor coordination, logistics planning, and the operational systems that keep production and service delivery running smoothly.
Workplace Health & Safety Compliance Training
Health and safety standards, hazard identification, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance practices for industrial and operational environments.
Site and Plant Operations
How a production site or plant runs as a whole: coordinating shifts and teams, managing materials flow between stations, quality control across the line, and production scheduling to keep output consistent, on time, and on budget. Focused on site-level coordination rather than any single piece of equipment.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Warehousing, inventory control, dispatch coordination, and supply-chain fundamentals for the logistics operations that keep goods moving from origin to last mile. Includes certification prep and direct placement support across logistics and supply chain employer networks.
Procurement & Vendor Management
Sourcing, vendor negotiation, purchase order management, and supplier relationship management for the professionals who control cost and quality on the supply side of operations.
Operational & Technical Training
Hands-on technical skills for operating machinery, equipment, and instrumentation on the plant floor: startup and shutdown procedures, technical troubleshooting, and the standard operating procedures used across manufacturing and industrial settings. Focused on the individual technical skillset needed to run equipment safely and efficiently.
Workplace Safety & Compliance
Health and safety standards, hazard identification, incident reporting, and the regulatory compliance practices needed to work safely in industrial and manufacturing environments.
Leadership & Supervisory Skills
Supervising teams, managing shifts, coaching frontline workers, and the communication and decision-making skills needed to lead on a factory floor or job site.
Utilities & Energy Field Services
Utility grid operations, meter and field data collection, energy compliance, and outage response for the technicians who keep power, water, and utilities running. Includes certification prep and direct placement support across utilities and energy sector employers.
Maintenance & Reliability Management
Preventive and predictive maintenance planning, computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS), asset lifecycle management, and reliability-centred maintenance strategies that reduce downtime and extend equipment life across manufacturing and industrial sites.
Import/Export & Trade Compliance
Customs documentation, international trade regulations, tariffs and duties, and freight forwarding for the professionals who move goods across borders legally and efficiently. Includes certification prep for trade compliance credentials.
Specialized Trade Skills
HVAC / Refrigeration Technician
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems training, in high global demand as climate control infrastructure expands worldwide.
Data Center Technician
Hands-on training in server racking, cabling, and data centre power and cooling systems, a fast-growing hybrid trade bridging IT and physical infrastructure, in demand across major data centre hubs in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Agric & Tech Career Development
Modern agricultural training covering crop production, livestock management, and farm equipment operation, upgraded with the precision-agriculture and agri-tech skills (drones, sensors, farm management software) reshaping the industry, a foundational trade with growing demand as agribusiness and food security investment expands globally.
Registered Nurse (RN) Career Development
Full-scope nursing training preparing you for registered nurse roles internationally. The strongest global mobility of any trade, with active recruitment through the UK Health & Care Worker visa, Canada Express Entry, and direct hospital sponsorship in Germany and Ireland.
Plumber Career Development
Pipefitting, installation, and repair training for residential and commercial plumbing systems, a shortage-occupation trade with clear sponsorship pathways abroad.
Electrician Career Development
Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical training, one of the most consistently in-demand skilled trades for sponsored work visas in the UK, Canada, and Germany.
Health & Social Care Assistant / Support Worker
Hands-on training for care assistant, aged care, and disability support roles across hospitals, care homes, and community care. One of the most accessible sponsored visa routes into the UK today, with strong demand across Canada and Australia's care sectors.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Training in diagnostic lab techniques for hospital and clinical laboratory roles, a consistently in-demand specialism across UK, Canadian, and European healthcare systems.
Welder Career Development
Structural and industrial welding training across major welding processes, a globally portable trade certification recognised across construction and manufacturing sectors worldwide.
Carpenter / Joiner Career Development
Structural carpentry and joinery training for residential and commercial construction, consistently listed on skilled-trade shortage lists in the UK and Canada.
Automotive & Diesel Mechanic Career Development
Vehicle, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery repair and maintenance training, covering engines, diesel systems, and general mechanical diagnostics, in steady demand across automotive, agricultural, logistics, and industrial sectors in North America and Europe.
Construction Site Supervisor
Site management and supervisory training for construction projects, a leadership-track role with strong sponsorship demand across UK and Gulf construction booms.
Bricklaying & Steel Fixing Career Development
Masonry, bricklaying, and reinforcement steel installation training for structural and decorative construction work, two closely linked shortage trades with active recruitment across major infrastructure and building projects in the UK and Europe.
Crane Operator
Heavy lifting equipment operation and certification training for construction and industrial sites, a specialised, well-paid trade with global portability.
Chef / Cook Career Development
Professional culinary training for commercial kitchens, one of the UK's official Skilled Worker shortage occupations with active hospitality sponsorship.
CNC Machine Programmer
Computer-controlled machining training covering CNC programming, blueprint reading, and precision manufacturing, a high-value skilled trade at the intersection of engineering and industrial production.
Sport & Tech Career Development
Sports analytics, wearable and performance technology, event operations, and fan engagement platforms, the technology skills powering the modern sports and sport-tech industry from grassroots clubs to professional teams.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Go To Market (GTM) Training
Positioning, pricing, launch planning, and channel strategy for bringing a new product or service to market successfully.
AI Entrepreneurship Training
Using AI tools to validate, build, and scale a business with a lean team, from idea to MVP to your first paying customers.
Business Analysis Training
Requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder management skills that bridge business needs and practical solutions.
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
Intensive preparation for the internationally recognised CBAP certification, covering all six BABOK Guide knowledge areas with practice exams and case studies.
Business Strategy & Startup Validation
Business model design, market sizing, competitive positioning, and customer-validated testing before you build, the strategic thinking and validation discipline every founder needs to launch with confidence, using frameworks like the Business Model Canvas and Lean Startup methodology. Leads to roles such as Strategy Analyst, Business Consultant, and Founder.
Sales & Marketing
Positioning, pricing strategy, outbound and inbound sales outreach, brand building, and digital marketing execution across search, social, and email. Leads to roles such as Sales Manager, Marketing Lead, and Growth Associate.
Financial Management
Budgeting, cash-flow management, unit economics, bookkeeping, and the financial literacy every founder needs to keep a business solvent and investable as it grows. Leads to roles such as Finance Lead, Operations Manager, and Founder.
AI for Business
Practical AI tooling for automating operations, customer service, and marketing, so lean teams can do more with less, covering prompt-driven workflows, chatbots, and AI-assisted content and reporting. Leads to roles such as Automation Lead, Digital Operations Manager, and Founder.
Fundraising & Investment Readiness
Pitch deck development, term sheet fundamentals, cap table basics, and investor relations, preparing your business to raise capital from angels, VCs, and BlackForce's own Skill Capitalization Platform. Leads to roles such as Founder, Investment Analyst, and Investor Relations Associate.
Product Development
Taking an idea from concept to a working product: feature prioritisation, rapid prototyping, and iterating on real user feedback using agile product-development methods. Leads to roles such as Product Manager, Product Lead, and Founder.
Business Operations & Scaling
Building the systems, processes, org structures, and delegation practices that let a business scale beyond its founder, covering hiring, SOPs, and operational infrastructure for growth-stage companies. Leads to roles such as Operations Manager, General Manager, and Founder.
* Availability of specific programmes may vary by cohort.
From enrolment to career impact.
Subscribe to CPD
Choose your monthly or yearly plan and complete enrolment. You will receive your receipt and training instructions via email.
Access Training Content
Immediately access all previous cohort videos, live training schedules, clinic and tutorial sessions, and the dedicated WhatsApp group.
Select a Special Program
Choose one market-driven Special Program per cohort. These target high-demand areas across Operations & Management, Business & Entrepreneurship, and AI & Information Technology like HubSpot CRM, ServiceNow, or Cybersecurity.
Prepare for Certification
Work through structured certification prep materials. Attend clinic sessions and review classes with certified instructors.
Build & Submit Projects
Complete individual projects reviewed during class sessions for feedback and guidance from instructors.
Earn Your Reference
Achieve at least one industry certification and contribute 10+ volunteer hours to the BlackForce community to earn your professional reference.
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