Certifying the integrity of CPD for all sectors.

Transcription

1 Certifying the integrity of CPD for all sectors

2 How to meet and influence in a pro-active CPD context Continuing Professional Development In a time of rapid technological change, fast-changing consumer needs and continuously evolving working practices, people are increasingly aware of the importance of training to enhance skills and stay effective. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the term used to describe the commitment to lifelong learning, a skill that is invaluable to all segments of society. Employers and institutions across sectors are increasingly adopting CPD as a structured approach to learning to retain key staff, develop skills & knowledge within the organisation to maintain a sustainable and competitive advantage. Delivering effective CPD Continuing Professional Development can be delivered in different ways, from industry-specific seminars to workshops, training courses, presentations, conferences & structured events. If you provide knowledge to professionals with CPD obligations there are many benefits to accrediting your materials to CPD guidelines. There is an expectation for professionals to undertake Continuing Professional Development regardless of career level, job role and responsibilities. The CPD Certification Service support companies to formalise their expertise into a structured and recognised approach to learning which can be applied to individual CPD requirements. The CPD Certification Service Established in 1996 as the UK independent CPD accreditation authority The CPD Certification Service works to support the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional bodies and institutions. Organisations looking to take advantage of CPD join as members to have materials impartially reviewed and accredited. The CPD Certification Service supports organisations across UK, Europe and the rest of the world, ranging from small training & consultancy firms to multi-national companies, local authorities and councils, national associations, universities and colleges.

3 Becoming a CPD Member Organisation Organisations from all sectors become CPD Members. Membership provides organisations with key features outlined below to support the successful delivery of CPD objectives. Please see the membership table to evaluate what level is suited to your CPD requirements. If you are unsure about what level of membership is best suited, please contact us on to discuss in more detail. Benefits of CPD Membership Membership displays organisational commitment to provide practical CPD to a recognised & benchmarked standard of quality and integrity. Displaying the CPD symbols on materials and events validates the learning for individual CPD requirements. There are 450+ professional bodies & associations that require CPD from members, estimated at over 4 million of the UK population. Accredited CPD enables you to support professionals with personal development. Membership benefits include:- Submission and certification of activities for recognised independent CPD accreditation. This includes events, seminars, e-learning, training workshops and conferences Licence to use the CPD Member, Affiliate or Registered Presenter logo on organisational materials for internal and external marketing use (depending on membership) Licence to apply the CPD Certified symbol on all approved training materials, certificates of attendance/completion and related event materials. Listed in the CPD Member Directory for website users to search CPD specialists and contact you directly Ability to publicise certified events on the CPD Event Calendar, which includes Google Maps, directions and contact facilities CPD Membership Table Membership Type No. Material Submission CPD Member Directory CPD Event Calendar CPD Member CPD Affiliate Registered Presenter CPD Certified Corporate Member 15 p.a Corporate Plus (30) 30 p.a Corporate Plus (50) 50 p.a Bespoke Member 50+ p.a Affiliate Organisation 4 p.a Registered Presenter 1 p.a One-off Certification 1 Charity Member 15 p.a

4 Reach new audiences and provide effective learning opportunities Recognised CPD Accreditation The undertaking of CPD activities ensures that both academic and practical qualifications do not become out dated or obsolete. The importance of CPD is to keep professionals up to date with relevant training, information, skills and knowledge to remain competent throughout their career journey. CPD training should never be undervalued. CPD enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than simply reactive to situation. CPD purposely creates positive change and enhances an individual through a methodical and structured approach to learning. Membership Application Process All applications are reviewed by a Director of CPD to ensure suitability. No fees will be required from unsuccessful applications. Once approved, the Members team contact you to welcome you and provide the necessary materials to get started with the accreditation process. At this stage you can submit your materials to the CPD Assessments team to start the review process. During the assessment process the Assessments team will liaise with you to ensure your activities are suitable for effective CPD use. Once the materials are approved for CPD you will receive confirmation and approval to apply the CPD Certified symbol to accredited materials. CPD Materials Assessments Training activities, conferences and events are assessed against criteria outlined in a structured and standardised checklist. The process takes an objective view of the further learning structure and value, and ensures the content conforms to CPD principles. Assessments take up to 14 working days to complete, dependent upon the level of detail within the materials. Once the materials have been approved, the resources can then carry the trademarked CPD Certified symbol.

5 CPD Learning Types Whilst CPD is increasingly more mandatory in career development, types of CPD learning can vary significantly depending on business and individual requirements. There are three main types of CPD; Structured, Reflective and Self-Directed learning. Structured CPD consists of interactive and participation-based study. It is typically proactive and can include attending an applicable training course, conference, workshop, seminar, lecture, e-learning course or CPD certified event. CPD active learning is also appropriate when professionals take career orientated exams and assessments, however the study and revision would be considered self-directed learning. Retention of Knowledge The Learning Pyramid researched by National Training Laboratories of Bethal, Maine illustrates knowledge retention percentages associated with different training methodologies. The first four levels are considered passive learning methods as the lower levels are considered more active and structured learning methodologies. The Learning Pyramid clearly indicates that active participate in learning results in higher retention of learning. The difference in retention levels by training methodology is argued to be due to the time spent reflecting and analysing engages deeper level cognitive processing and thus creating more long-term memorable learning. Background of CPD The professionalisation of industries in response to changes in legislation, consumer needs and general socio-economic trends over the past few decades has resulted in the growth of professional bodies and associations representing these industries and job functions. There are over 1000 institutes & professional bodies across the UK. This number is forecast to increase and accompanied by such growth is the acceptance that academic qualifications must offer more vocational and skills-based or practical learning. As a result, a wider variety of qualifications and training are now available than compared to a decade ago. CPD Further Explained In the past decade the Leitch report (2006) and McCleod report (2009) have fuelled requirements for people to undertake CPD. Both identified skills gaps and shortages across the UK as a whole, and have further highlighted the need for individuals to continually up skill or re-skill regardless of occupation, age or educational level. The reports underline the enhancement of skills and knowledge through Continuous Professional Development as critically important in retaining a competitive edge when operating in global markets.

6 Examples of Professional Bodies and Associations requiring CPD The CPD Certification Service supports CPD policies of professional bodies, associations and academic institutions. This example list is not exhaustive and continues to grow as more institutes require CPD from their members. It is estimated that of the approximate 1000 professional bodies in the UK, over 450 now require CPD from members. Example Professional Bodies & Institutions Architecture & Surveying Institute Association for Consultancy & Engineering Association for Project Management (APM) Association for Project Managers Association of Building Engineers Association of Building Engineers (ABE) Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Association of Consultant Building Surveyors Association of Corporate Service Providers Association of Corporate Treasurers Association of Financial Services Professionals Association of International Accountants Association of International Life Offices Association of Investment Companies Association of Planning Supervisors Association of Client Investment Managers Association of Stockbrokers Association of Project Managers Association of Investment Managers Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) Bar Standards Board Bond Markets Association British College of Osteopathic Medicine British Council for School Environments British Dentistry Association British Institute of Architectural Technologists British Institute of Facilities Management British Psychological Society British Society of Interior Designers British Standards Institution CFA Society of the UK (CFA UK) Channel Islands Stock Exchange Chartered Institute of Arbitration (CIArb) Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland Chartered Institute of Building (CIoB) Chartered Institute of Building Engineers Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Institute of Personnel and Development Chartered Institute of Public Relations Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chartered Institute of Securities Investment Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) Chartered Institute of Wastes Management Institute of Water and Environmental Chartered Institute of Building Engineers Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Chartered Society of Designers CISI Financial Services Professional Body College of Optometrists Architecture and the Built Environment Compliance Institute Complimentary Natural Healthcare Council Construction Industry Training Board Council for Licenced Conveyancers Energy Institute Royal Colleges of Physicians Financial Services Authority Financial Services Commission (Gibraltar) Financial Services Institute of Australia Financial Services Supervision Commission Fund Managers Association Futures & Options Association General Chiropractic Council General Dental Council General Medical Council General Optical Council General Osteopathic Council General Pharmaceutical Council Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association Guernsey Financial Services Commission Health and Care Professions Council IFS School of Finance Independent Financial Advisors Institute for Administrative Management Institute of Actuaries Institute of Brewing and Distilling Institute of Building Control Institute of Clerks of Works Institute of Business Ethics Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland Institute of Chartered Secretaries (ICSA) Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain (ICWGB) Institute of Clinical Research Institute of Construction Management Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing Institute of Directors (IoD) Institute of Environmental Health Officers Institute of Financial Accounting Institute of Financial Planning Institute of Food Science and Technology Institute of Highway Engineering Institute of Highways & Transportation Institute of Housing Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Institute of Islamic Banking & Insurance Institute of Leadership and Management Institute of Building Management Institute of Marine Engineering Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining Institute of Mathematics Institute of Physics & Engineering Institute of Physics Institute of Risk Management Institute of Sales and Marketing Management Institution of British Engineers Institution of Chemical Engineers Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors Institution of Civil Engineers Institution of Electrical Engineers Institution of Fire Engineers Institution of Mechanical Engineers Institution of Structural Engineers Investment Management Association Jersey Financial Services Commission Law Society of England & Wales London Investment Banking Association London Stock Exchange National Pension Funds Association National Pharmaceutical Association Northern Ireland Social Care Council Nursing and Midwifery Council Royal Academy of Engineering Royal College of Midwives Royal College of Nursing Royal College of Obstetricians Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Royal College of Pathologists Royal College of Psychiatrists Royal College of Radiologists Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Royal Society of Chemistry Royal Society of Statisticians Royal Society of Ulster Architects Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Society of Investment Analysts (Ireland) Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners Solicitors Regulation Authority The Actuarial Profession The Bar Council The Chartered Institute for IT The College of Social Work The Geological Society of London The Institute for Professional Administration The Royal College of General Practitioners The Royal College of Ophthalmologists The Royal College of Surgeons of England Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Care Council for Wales The Science Council School of Finance Society of Biology CFA Institute

7 The CPD Certification Service Ltd The Coach House, Ealing Green London W5 5ER Tel: Fax: Web: