CPD - Further Information
The CPD year runs from 1st January to 31st December each year for all scheme members (pro-rata for those joining the scheme part way through the year).
Registration
Annual registration is required to take part in the scheme, which includes a short personal development form. This will give members the opportunity of setting a focus and priorities for their development for the year ahead. Please download the blank CPD Registration form and once completed please submit it to cpd@security-institute.org so you can be added to this year's register.
Types of Activity
The Security Institute understands the varied activities undertaken by its members, and therefore recognises a diverse range of activity. CPD activity falls into 3 categories:
- Self-Directed for individual learning and research often non-structured
- Structured learning, including member events, seminars, conferences, courses and qualifications, all of which can be provided by the Security Institute of other organisations
- Other Contributions, such as committee work, presentations, papers, mentoring, often aimed at educating or supporting the development of others
All CPD activity must directly relate to the development of security and/or management proficiency. It should expand and update knowledge in security and/or management, but should not include activity considered to be part of an everyday job.
The number of points required annually is 36 with at least 5 points in each of the three categories.
Anyone wishing to apply for entry to the Register of Chartered Security Professionals will be required to undertake CPD on an annual basis so should ensure they have registered for the scheme prior to submitting their application to the Register.
We are keen to stress the importance of continuing professional development to Student and Graduate members of the Institute, and therefore from 2011 all new members at these grades will be required to participate in the CPD scheme. This change will not apply retrospectively; however, we strongly recommend that existing Student and Graduate members give serious consideration to the benefits of CPD.