Over the years we have developed a system of breaking each skill down into small manageable sections or paragraphs, responses for each section are prompted by individual questions for you to ponder and reflect upon.

With this paper system, candidates have successfully presented their work on many occasions; we are now able to offer the opportunity to complete the tasks digitally, and remotely.

When completed, at the press of a button these text boxes are compiled into your printable portfolio, complete with cover and contents page, and all relevant pieces of evidence, references and appendices.

At each stage you are told what the minimum evidence required should be, and prompted to upload it and either drag and drop it into the text or save in the evidence gallery as an appendix item.

Whenever you encounter a new learning need you are given the opportunity to access the on line personal development portfolio - a working real time document that will demonstrate your progress through the skills.

Each module starts with a research and preparation section that gives you a selection of references and sites to visit.

It also tells what evidence is required for the work ahead.

Armed with this information it is an easy task to visit the sites, access the journals, take the photos and upload everything you need to complete the module before you even start

Once you have begun completing the text it is always encouraging to get some feedback.

With coreskillsonline.com you can appoint a mentor or tutor who can access your work remotely and leave messages for you - they can even read your evidence to check it is acceptable.

As yet coreskillsonline.comcannot provide a mentor but if you know someone who is willing to help we can give them access to you and your study groups work at no extra cost.

Of course, all this work takes time and we can't do it for you - all we can do is ensure you work at maximum efficiency and don't waste a minute.

With each skill being broken down into small sections, even if you have just half an hour spare you can do something productive.

When all is finished you have a choice either to maintain your work online or to download everything as a PDF file.

After many, many hours of work, traditionally the portfolio is stored on a shelf and left to collect dust. They are very rarely updated – what a waste. We know the hassle involved in updating a document like this. The introduction of a single full stop can change all the page numbers and references – it can be a nightmare!

With coreskillsonline.com your document is stored remotely and safely backed up on line, so you have 24 hour access from anywhere in the world and can update it at the press of a button without consideration of any word-processing constraints. It really is that easy. With the introduction of re-validation, this document should provide the basis of your evidence for the GDC.

In the interests of paper conservation and ease of use we advise users not to print anything unless they really have to, ask yourself why it needs to be printed and then think of the environment.