Professional learning, designed for transport professionals
The TPA National CPD Program offers a structured, practical learning pathway for transport professionals at all career stages.
Launching for the first time in 2026, this educational series helps you stay informed on emerging issues while building core capability and applying tools in practice, alongside the opportunity to explore advanced or specialist topics. Each session is designed to support real-world practice and provide you with tangible, relevant and useful learning outcomes and takeaways you can apply to everyday practice.
All CPD sessions are delivered online and recorded, giving you the flexibility to learn live or on demand, wherever you are.
Each session is clearly categorised so you know what level it is, what to expect, and how it will support your professional development before you register.
Explore the CPD session types below to find the learning experience that’s right for you.
How the CPD Program is structured
The National CPD Program is made up of five session types.
Each type has a clear purpose, learning outcomes and format, so you can choose sessions that best match your experience, role and learning goals, including:
Short updates on what’s changing
Best for: Staying informed
Level: All career stages
Length: 30–45 minutes
What to expect
High‑level sessions that provide context on emerging issues, updates or changes affecting transport practice.
You’ll gain
- Awareness of key issues and trends
- Understanding of why it matters
- Directions on where to learn more
Learning from real-world experience
Best for: Peer learning and reflection
Format: Case‑study led
Length: 60-90 minutes
What to expect
Discussion‑focused sessions where practitioners share what they did, why they did it, and what they learned.
You’ll gain
- Exposure to different approaches across the sector
- Insight into common challenges and trade‑offs
- Greater confidence through comparison with peers
Building shared understanding
Best for: Learning the basics or refreshing knowledge
Level: Introductory to intermediate
Length: 45 - 60 minutes
What to expect
Sessions that explain core concepts, principles and frameworks used across the transport profession.
You’ll gain
- A strong base for more advanced learning
- Confidence to explain the topic to others
- Clear understanding of key ideas and terminology
Turning ideas into action
Best for: Practical application
Length: 60–90 minutes
What to expect
Hands‑on sessions focused on applying tools, methods and frameworks in real‑world settings.
You’ll gain
- Practical understanding of how approaches are used
- Insight into decision‑making and constraints
- Tools you can adapt to your own work
Coming in 2027
Advanced and Specialised Learning
Best for: Experienced practitioners
Level: Advanced
Format: Complex, advanced or specialised practical sessions
Length: 60-90 minutes
What to expect
Detailed sessions that explore complex or specialised topics in depth.
You’ll gain
- Deep understanding of advanced practice
- Ability to assess limitations and risks
- Stronger professional judgement for complex contexts
Do you have expertise to share?
The National CPD Program is open to expressions of interest for presenters to deliver standalone, online CPD sessions to the transport professional community.
If you have a proposal to deliver a session that meets the requirements set out for the Foundations, Applied Practice or In-Depth session types, please complete the following EOI form.
