CPD Decision Tree: Formal or informal CPD?
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Does the activity
Does the learning
focus on a topic
focus on a topic yes
relevant to the wider
relevant to the
profession, or your structured program?
profession?
role or specialism?
no
The learning
is neither formal
nor informal CPD, Is the outcome based
and will not count
on self-assessment?
towards your
record.
Does the learning
Do the learning involve interaction
objectives or with others, such as
Does the activity yes outcomes enhance yes professors/trainers,
have a formally or other professionals
your current knowledge
in a real or virtual
or develop technical
classroom-like or
skills? conference
setting?
no no
no
Definitions:
Focus on a topic relevant to the profession: The
no
Is the learning
yes
subject matter covered is one that has a direct tie to
assessed by an
your area of work, or covers a topic from the profession
independent subject- (industry) that will relate back to your field.
matter expert or
a test? Structured program: The course, learning activity,
or agenda is clearly defined and includes what will be
addressed and the length of time dedicated to each
area of focus.
Self-assessment: The activity is assessed by
ye
ye
no
s
one’s self.
s
Predefined learning objectives: The activity has
clearly outlined objectives in the form of a curriculum, an
agenda, or a learning schedule that has been planned in
advance by accredited professionals.
Informal Formal Interaction: The activity participated in includes some
type of interaction with learning in mind, with other
CPD CPD professionals, students, or educators.
Formal assessment measure: The activity or learning
yes
yes
is assessed by an independent third party that is
educated on the topic.
20 hours of CPD Please note we may request proof where applicable
(at least 10 hours Example: Official documentation from the organizing
of Formal CPD) body that states the details of the activity, potentially
Complete by including but not limited to: the date, duration and full
December 31 name of the participant.
Record your CPD by January 31: rics.org/cpdrecord