PrintContinuing Professional Development
Introduction
Participation in CIPFA's Continuing Professional Development scheme applies to all CIPFA members. The scheme has been designed to be as flexible as possible to allow for the different demands placed on CIPFA members throughout their careers. Developing relevant knowledge and skills is central to CIPFA's scheme and ensures members benefit from all training and development activities undertaken.
CIPFA Learning Centre
The CIPFA Learning Centre (CLC) has been developed to support members in their CPD. As well as being able to complete and store your CPD documents online, which can be shared electronically with CIPFA and other colleagues, the CLC also provides a significant resource to members as it contains an extensive range of authoritative technical accountancy, leadership and management learning materials. You can also view and amend your personal and employer details held by CIPFA by visiting the My Membership area.
For full details of CIPFA's CPD scheme please visit the CLC at http://www.cipfa.org.uk/clc
Accreditation routes
An increasing number of employers have or are in the process of developing and implementing their own staff development schemes. These are known by different names but are usually based on planning, recording and evaluating development.
CIPFA has developed 3 accreditation routes:
- Employer route
- Investors in People route
- CCAB route
If you participate in a development scheme that has been accredited by CIPFA, members will be able to provide paperwork from the approved accreditation route as evidence of their CPD activities and will not be required to complete paperwork from CIPFA's scheme. Members should continue to confirm participation annually by completing the Statement of Declaration. Benefits include having more time to devote to your development, as well as receiving support and recognition from both your employer and CIPFA.
For more information please visit the CLC at http://www.cipfa.org.uk/clc and click on Accreditation Routes in the left hand menu.
Volunteering
CIPFA's Regions rely on the volunteer services of its members. If you would like to volunteer your services within your Region or if you are already a volunteer this may count towards your continuing professional development. To find out more please visit www.cipfa.org.uk/volunteers/
CPD Co-ordinator
The CPD Co-ordinator for CIPFA in the North East is Sheila Ramsay, e-mail Sheila.Ramsay@nao.gsi.gov.uk