Adult & Continuing Professional Education Practices

About the Book

The practice of Continuing Professional Education must be based on the concept of profession. In Malaysia, the concept of profession is academically still in its infancy and the practice is closely related to the providers’ philosophies of profession. The author, Dr Balan Dass has done an excellent job in describing the factors influencing the practice of CPE in Malaysia and at the same time explaining the concept of profession in this book. This book should be the guide for both theory and practice of CPE in Malaysia Professor Dr. Shamsuddin Ahmad, School of Extension Education University Putra Malaysia Dr. Balan Dass has covered all aspects of how a professional provider should conduct and up-date continuing professional education (CPE) programmes. The book is a ‘must read’ for all professional providers. It offers fresh insights to professional providers on re-examining programme planning and evaluation, collaboration and policies. It is a timely piece on how professionals in their industry can up-date and up-skill their expertise. Datuk Professor Dr. John Antony Xavier, Principal Fellow, Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)

About the Author

Dr. Balan Dass holds a PhD in Adult and Continuing Professional Education from University Putra Malaysia, a master in education, majoring in Training and Development from University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. He also holds postgraduate diplomas in Human Resources Management. Dr. Balan currently teaches, trains, conducts, and consults in the areas relating to behavioural sciences, human resources, training and development, and continuing education. He also teaches at tertiary level, conducting classes at DBA, masters, and post and undergraduate levels, as well as professional programs in the public and private sector universities and colleges. Professionally, Dr. Balan is a member and vice president of the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management and has been a senior business consultant for many years. He has collaborated well with the many programs implemented at MIHRM for the development of employee competencies at various organizations. Dr. Balan is also a frequent speaker at various HR conventions. He has also received the ‘Excellent Facilitator’ Award from MIHRM. He is also a Certified HR Practitioner (CHRP), an approved trainer and consultant for the Human Resource Development Corporation Bhd and the National Human Resource Centre, Malaysia. Dr. Balan Dass spends his free time serving the community through Rotary International and continuously develops himself with Toastmasters International. He can be contacted at dtsbalan@gmail.com