The further training needed depends on your professional field and goals, but generally, educators and professionals require ongoing professional development (PD) to maintain licensure, enhance skills, and advance careers.

For Educators in the U.S.

• Most states require a certain number of professional development hours or credits every 5 years to renew teaching licenses. For example:
  • Ohio requires 6 semester hours of coursework or 18 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), equivalent to 180 contact hours of PD

* Maryland requires 90 PD points (clock hours) every 5 years

* Maine requires 6 semester hours or 90 contact hours over 5 years

* Massachusetts requires 150 professional development points over 5 years

• PD activities can include coursework, seminars, workshops, online courses, peer observation, and mentoring

• Institutions offering PD include state education departments, universities, online platforms like SimplyPD, and specialized institutes such as the Professional Development Institute in Miami-Dade

For Medical Doctors (Example: South Africa and General)

• After completing a medical degree (MBChB), further training includes postgraduate specialization.
• In South Africa, the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) offers specialist postgraduate degrees such as Master of Medicine (MMed) and Fellowships in various specialties

• In general, doctors undergo residency training (3-9 years) and may pursue fellowships (1-3 years) for subspecialties

• Institutions offering further medical training include recognized medical schools and regulatory bodies, such as University of Cape Town, University of the Witwatersrand, Stellenbosch University, and CMSA

Choosing Professional Development Programs

• Consider certificate programs, leadership courses, workshops, and online or in-person seminars offered by universities, professional associations, or specialized training institutes

• Professional development plans (PDPs) help identify goals, resources, strategies, and evaluation methods for effective training

Summary

• Further training needed: Depends on your profession but often involves completing required continuing education hours or credits, specialized coursework, or advanced degrees.
• Institutions: State education departments, universities, professional colleges (e.g., CMSA for doctors), online platforms, and specialized professional development institutes.
• Examples: For teachers, state-approved providers and institutes like the Professional Development Institute; for doctors, recognized medical schools and the College of Medicine of South Africa.

If you specify your profession or field, I can provide more tailored information about the exact training and institutions relevant to you.