CPD

Question 1

What does CPD stand for?

Answer 1

• Continuing professional development.

Question 2

What are the CPD requirements for Chartered Surveyors?

Answer 2

• Undertake a minimum of 20 hours CPD each calendar year.
• Of the 20 hours, at least 10 hours must be formal CPD.
• Members must maintain a relevant and current understanding of RICS professional and ethical standards during a rolling three-year period.
• Members must record their CPD activity online by 31st January.

Question 3

How is CPD recorded once a surveyor is qualified (MRICS)?

Answer 3

• CPD can be recorded on RICS’ website or by the app.

Question 4

How do you define between formal and informal CPD?

Answer 4

• Formal - Structured learning with clear learning objectives and outcomes.
  I.e Professional Training Course
• Informal - Self-managed learning relevant to professional role.
  I.e Private Study

Question 5

What sort of professional development have you done during your training period?

Answer 5

• In-house training courses.
• External training courses.
• Personal reading of relevant articles.
• Mock final assessment interviews.
• Seminars and lectures.

Question 6

How will you go about selecting CPD subjects over the next 12 months?

Answer 6

• Consider weak and limited areas of knowledge to develop.
• Consider ‘hot topics’ relevant for the next 12-18 months.
• Consider future projects and/or project requirements.

Question 7

How do you keep up to date with topical CPD issues?

Answer 7

• Regularly review RICS’ website and journals.
• Register to mailing lists with key CPD providers.
• Discussions with colleagues.
• Regularly read construction related news.
• Keep in touch with employer’s research & development.

Question 8

What tools are available to determine if CPD is formal or informal?

Answer 8

• The RICS CPD decision tree.