Download or read book Professions, Competence and Informal Learning written by Graham Cheetham and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a fresh look at professions - their history and sociology, and at the nature both of professional practice and professional competence. It provides practical advice to professional developers on programme design as well as tips for individual professionals on how to exploit their informal learning opportunities.