About CPD First
CPD First is a Jersey-based eLearning company providing meaningful, engaging and flexible CPD solutions for businesses and professionals.
We understand that Continuing Professional Development can often feel like a tick-box exercise — but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we offer simple, accessible, and genuinely useful CPD courses that empower individuals and teams to grow their knowledge and stay compliant with industry requirements. Our courses are reviewed and updated annually to ensure up-to-date knowledge and best practice.
Whether you're a financial services firm, a healthcare provider, or a professional body, our courses can be tailored to reflect your organisation’s policies, branding, and tone of voice — giving your people relevant, sector-specific learning that actually resonates.
Meet The Team
Paul Hamilton
Paul – Founder & CEO of CPD First Paul is the Founder and CEO of CPD First, bringing extensive experience in regulatory compliance and financial services. He played a key role in establishing the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA) in 2001 and went on to serve as its Company Secretary, Head of Postal Regulation, and Senior Competition Markets Manager. With a strong background in regulatory affairs, compliance training, and project delivery, Paul has successfully led a wide range of IT and regulatory projects across the financial services sector, both in Jersey and internationally.
Leslie Foster
Les is a highly experienced global governance specialist, trainer, chartered accountant, and internal auditor, with over 25 years in senior roles across leading international financial institutions. As a recognised subject matter expert in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Les has authored AML training used by global firms including HSBC, Lloyds, Banque Luxembourg, Generali, Bank of China, and Mercedes-Benz. Les leads the development of CPD First’s AML course content, bringing real-world insight and up-to-date compliance knowledge to every course.