What is CPD?

'The systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional, managerial and technical duties throughout a member's working career'.

All financial services practitioners benefit from the status, confidence and standing which membership of CIOBS accords. The CPD scheme enhances this professionalism by providing you with an opportunity to achieve higher standards of personal performance.

A major benefit of the scheme will be to provide a structured framework for you to make informed choices about your future needs. The structured framework should create a more effective learning environment by allowing you to plan and reflect on your own learning experiences. The most effective professionals usually take a pro-active approach to development and learning. If you participate in CPD you are showing commitment to your own development which will help enhance your future employability and possible career prospects both within the financial services industry and in other sectors.

It is also the gateway to 'Chartered Banker' status for Members and Fellows of the Institute and the way to access Professional Mortgage Adviser (PMA) status for those who have completed MAPC. These designations 'Chartered Banker' and 'PMA' give our members the opportunity to demonstrate to colleagues, employers and customers that they have the highest level of experience, training and knowledge in the financial services sector.