Continuing, professional, and executive education (CPE) provides learners with an opportunity to expand and further develop their knowledge and skills. In the field of forensic science, CPE allows professionals to access education that ensures they can up-skill and re-skill as the field advances. The need for quality and well-designed CPE is required to ensure forensic scientists can be exposed to evidence-based best practices to increase their professional competence. CPE has evolved and continues to evolve, requiring programs to understand best practices in developing CPE opportunities and requiring professionals to understand how to best curate a learning pathway that will benefit their professional growth and career advancement.
