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Working on real problems and reflecting upon their experiences through the use of an action learning model encourages a range of professionals to expl ore the relationship between reflection and action and to take more reasone d, better informed action in the future. This article describes an approach to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which offers postgraduates fr om a range of professions opportunities to identify, conduct and evaluate t heir CPD. The development of the programme is outlined and key features, in cluding learning about learning; personal and professional needs analysis; action planning and participation in action learning sets are discussed. Th e ways in which participants have progressed their personal and professiona l development through their engagement with the activities are cited, using a number of case study examples. The strengths and weaknesses of this appr oach are evaluated, together with its potential use as a framework for CPD by professionals working in further and higher education.