This is our CPD policy
Maintaining the professionalism of our members.
Members* are required to complete 10 points of continuous professional development (CPD) per membership subscription year, the CPD should be at a level and in topics relevant to their membership category. A minimum of 5 points must be CIMSPA endorsed CPD.
Endorsed CPD means that training has been quality assured by CIMSPA and is delivered by a CIMSPA education partner. Examples of endorsed CPD are: technical qualifications, degrees, an apprenticeship or short courses, workshops and elearning.
The remaining 5 points can be endorsed CPD or non-endorsed CPD. Non-endorsed means it has not been quality assured by CIMSPA and is not delivered by a CIMSPA education partner.
Examples of non-endorsed CPD are: employer-led staff training, training or qualifications offered by education providers that are not in partnership with CIMSPA e.g. a first aid certificate delivered by a training provider not in partnership with CIMSPA.
CPD policy details
1 – Endorsed CPD
| CPD activity |
Evidence Requirement |
Delivered by |
Points |
| CIMSPA endorsed training mapped against a professional standard and delivered by a CIMSPA education partner |
Qualification certificate, confirmation of acceptance to study or course attendance certificate |
CIMSPA education partners |
1 point per hour (capped at 10 per year) |
| CIMSPA endorsed training NOT mapped against a professional standard and delivered by a CIMSPA education partner |
Qualification certificate, confirmation of acceptance to study or course attendance certificate |
CIMSPA education partners |
Half point per hour (capped at 10 per year) |
| Events or workshops organised by CIMSPA or one of our partners |
Attendance certificate or confirmation of attendance |
CIMSPA partners |
Half point per hour (capped at 10 per year) |
| CIMSPA academy modules |
Confirmation of completion |
CIMSPA Academy |
Quarter point per module |
2 – Non-endorsed CPD
| CPD activity |
Evidence Requirement |
Delivered by |
Points |
| Employer-led staff training |
Confirmation of attendance |
CIMSPA employer partners |
Quarter point per hour (capped at 5 per year) |
| Non CIMSPA endorsed qualifications/CPD |
Certificate of completion |
Non CIMSPA endorsed education providers |
Quarter point per hour (capped at 5 per year) |
*Excludes chartered members, chartered fellows and students.