Short courses which are accredited for continuing professional and personal development (CPPD) and offer CPD points should not be regarded to equate to initial training courses. It is important to understand the difference between basic training and Continued Professional Development (CPPD). CPPD should be delivered to those with prior demonstrable qualifications and experience in the applied area for which they are seeking to undertake CPPD short courses. CPPD courses should be designed to enhance, refresh and update knowledge and skills throughout a person’s working life and are unsuitable for those with no prior experience and initial training in the field of aesthetics. The holding of a CPPD Certificate is intended to enhance competence, not replace primary qualifications. Persons offering CPPD must themselves be appropriately qualified and competent.