Continuing Professional Development is an activity that is relevant to members and assists their professional development. It is, in fact, the planned acquisition of knowledge, experience and skills, and the development of personal qualities. Without us even thinking about it, we are constantly learning and developing. The CII want people to see this as a benefit rather than a chore. Undertaking CPD helps members to develop professionally and enhances their career prospects. CPD activity should be a balance of progress relevant to current roles and that which helps build professional and future careers.

This scheme is obligatory and applies as a condition of membership for all qualified members of the CII, The Personal Finance Society and The Society of Mortgage Professionals. Non-compliance with the CPD requirements will affect a member’s right to use a designatory or chartered title which they have been granted.

Retired members who are no longer engaged in any insurance and financial services business do not require to complete CPD recording. Semi-retired members will be required to remain up-to-date by complying with the requirements of the CPD scheme in full, as do members who are working part time.

The requirement is the accumulation of a minimum of 100 credits in each twelve month period, made up of CPD activity relevant to each member. Attendance at our educational presentations can gain members 15 credits.