Question 1

What is HandyCPD?

Accepted Answer

HandyCPD is CPD logging, reflection, evidence and portfolio software for professionals. It helps you log CPD activities, organise evidence, map learning to standards, write structured reflections and export clear CPD records for your portfolio, appraisal, supervision or audit preparation.

Question 2

Who is HandyCPD for?

Accepted Answer

HandyCPD is for any professional who needs to record, reflect on and evidence their learning, whether for a portfolio, appraisal or supervision. It has enhanced support for UK-regulated professionals such as HCPC, NMC, Social Work England, SSSC and Social Care Wales registrants, and works well for anyone who wants a clearer system for managing CPD.

Question 3

Is HandyCPD tailored to my profession?

Accepted Answer

HandyCPD is designed to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach where possible. When your profession or regulator is supported, the app can tailor parts of the experience, such as relevant standards, regulator-specific wording and available reflection models. Some professions may see additional reflection options or guidance that better fits their CPD expectations.

Question 4

How does the Reflection Engine work?

Accepted Answer

The Reflection Engine guides you through structured reflective writing using recognised reflection models such as Rolfe and Gibbs. It breaks reflection into manageable stages, with prompts and AI support to help you organise your thinking.

Question 5

What AI model does HandyCPD use?

Accepted Answer

HandyCPD uses Google Gemini to support selected AI features, such as helping structure CPD notes, extracting useful information from learning materials and supporting reflective writing prompts. AI is used to assist your thinking, not to replace your judgement.

Question 6

Is my CPD information sent to AI?

Accepted Answer

When you choose to use AI features, HandyCPD may send the information needed for that task to the AI provider so it can generate a response. For example, this may include notes you enter, selected CPD details, or extracted text from evidence you ask the app to process. You should not upload patient/client-identifiable information, confidential records, or sensitive personal data.

Question 7

Does HandyCPD replace my professional judgement?

Accepted Answer

No. HandyCPD is designed to support your thinking, structure and organisation. You remain responsible for reviewing, editing and approving your CPD records, reflections, standards mapping and exports.

Question 8

Does HandyCPD guarantee my regulator will accept my CPD?

Accepted Answer

No. HandyCPD helps you create clearer, better-organised CPD records, but it cannot guarantee that a regulator, employer, auditor or professional body will accept a particular record or reflection. You are responsible for making sure your CPD is accurate, relevant and appropriate for your own professional requirements.

Question 9

Is HandyCPD secure?

Accepted Answer

HandyCPD has been built with privacy and security in mind. The app uses Supabase for authentication, database and file storage. Supabase provides security features such as encrypted data in transit and at rest, access controls, platform monitoring and database backups. HandyCPD also uses user-scoped access controls so users should only access their own records and evidence.

Question 10

What security features does HandyCPD use to help keep my data safe?

Accepted Answer

HandyCPD uses Supabase as part of its database and security foundation. Supabase states that customer data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 and in transit using TLS. Supabase also supports multi-factor authentication, role-based access controls, daily backups, and has independent security/compliance credentials such as SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. HandyCPD also uses app-level access controls and privacy-focused product design to help protect CPD records and evidence.

Question 11

Can HandyCPD staff see or monitor my CPD records?

Accepted Answer

HandyCPD is not designed for app owners or staff to routinely monitor or read your CPD records. Operational monitoring focuses on technical events, errors, usage patterns and support activity rather than the content of your records. Limited authorised access may be required in exceptional cases, such as troubleshooting, security, legal, privacy or support requests, but the product is designed to avoid unnecessary access to user content.

Question 12

Should I upload patient or client information?

Accepted Answer

No. HandyCPD is for professional CPD reflection and evidence, not clinical or case records. You should not upload patient/client-identifiable information, confidential records, special-category data, or anything you would not be comfortable including in a professional CPD portfolio. Use anonymised or fictional examples where needed.

Question 13

Can I upload CPD evidence?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HandyCPD lets you upload and organise CPD evidence such as certificates, screenshots, notes, feedback and supporting files. You remain responsible for making sure uploaded evidence is appropriate and does not include confidential or identifiable information.

Question 14

What standards does HandyCPD support?

Accepted Answer

HandyCPD supports mapping CPD to professional standards for a range of regulators and professional groups. Where available, the app can suggest relevant standards based on your selected profession or regulator. You should always review and confirm whether a suggested standard is appropriate for your activity.

Question 15

What is included in the Free plan?

Accepted Answer

The Free plan lets you use HandyCPD to start logging CPD, organise records, file up to 2 CPD records per calendar month, and store evidence in your Library with 1 GB storage. It is designed to help you try the core workflow before deciding whether Pro is right for you.

Question 16

What does Pro add?

Accepted Answer

Pro gives you more room to use HandyCPD regularly, including unlimited filed CPD records and reflections, 20 GB Library storage, full analytics, no ads, and access to more advanced portfolio features. It is designed for professionals who want to use HandyCPD as their main CPD recording and reflection system.

Question 17

What happens after my Pro trial ends?

Accepted Answer

Your 30-day Pro trial gives you full Pro features with no card required. When your trial ends, you can continue on the Free plan or upgrade to annual Pro if you want unlimited filed CPD records and reflections plus 20 GB Library storage. Pro is billed annually.

Question 18

Can I export my CPD records?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HandyCPD can create clear CPD exports and PDF records for your portfolio, appraisal or audit preparation. You should always review exports before using or sharing them.

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