The three key dimensions to CPAL's work; advocacy, networking and professional development have led to:

The design and delivery of a Project Management training course
A mentoring scheme for trainees taking part in the Project Management training course
Working towards an agreed set of core competencies for professionals in the participatory arts sector
Sharing knowledge and expertise across participatory arts organisations in the north west
Developing advocacy mechanisms

Project Management Training course

In May 2006, C-PAL advertised a brief to deliver a Project Management Mentoring Scheme. The scheme aimed to offer a high quality career development opportunity for individuals and organisations through developing project management training for artists and workers in participatory arts sector.

The training was offered to a limited number of freelance artists and workers making the transition into project management and currently employed by C-PAL member organisations.