Continuing Professional Development

What is CPD?

The maintenance and development of skills and competencies, to keep up-to-date and meet the reasonable expectations of clients.

Who should do CPD?

Full members (TEP's), Associates and Affiliates of STEP are required to undertake and demonstrate the full 35 hour CPD requirement and be prepared to submit CPD records on request.

Why should I do CPD?

As a professional, you have a requirement to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date. CPD is an opportunity to develop yourself; the nature and measure of the benefit depends entirely on you. The credibility of your Society is based on the willingness of each professional to embrace new skills, knowledge and experience.

CPD is crucial because it enables individuals’ to progress and develop their professional self, as well as remaining current with their skills and competencies. CPD aids you to turn responsibility into a positive opportunity to identify and achieve your own career objectives.

CPD - The key to managing your career

Professional development is a fundamental part of our working lives. It is the process, by which we keep up-to-date with knowledge, improve our skills, progress into new roles and it keeps us employable throughout our lives.

The key benefits of CPD

COMPETENCE  -  CREDIBILITY  -  CAREER
                                         

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Sample CPD activities

Many people are already doing CPD but do not realise it. Here are some examples of CPD activities.

Full details of the CPD requirements can be found in the Continuing Professional Development Guidelines and CPD Record Sheet  Record your CPD using our Self-Certification Form.

Events

STEP Spring Conference - Birmingham
22 May 2012
United Kingdom

STEP South Africa Conference
28 May 2012
South Africa

STEP Private Client Awards 2012/13
19 September 2012
United Kingdom

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