Who does it apply to?

Professional Development is relevant to all members, although
Corporate Members are required to:
• Be committed to continuous learning and improvement
• Take ownership of their development and maintain it in a systematic manner
• Support the learning and development of others

How do you regard Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

Is it a boring exercise you’ll avoid unless your name comes up in an IWO monitoring exercise? Or is it a key process in ensuring your life is the success you’d like it to be? If you follow the process described in our guidelines opposite then it will become an enjoyable and essential part of your life which you find invaluable to take stock, assess where you want to go, work out what you want to achieve and what will help or hinder you getting there.

What should I be doing and how much?

IWO doesn’t set a minimum requirement. Instead the focus is on learning outcomes, with the onus on individuals to plan what is needed to maintain and develop their competence and knowledge. Most IWO National and Area events are opportunities for professional development

How should I record my CPD?

There is no right or wrong way but your record should be more than a list of activities or events attended. It should:

• Identify and prioritise development needs and opportunities
• Set goals and target dates
• Record learning outcomes
• Evaluate achievements and review against needs

Does IWO monitor Professional Development?

Corporate Members have an obligation to maintain and develop their professional competence throughout their career and are required to produce evidence of professional development as part of the Professional Review process. Each year a small sample of members are asked to provide evidence of continuing professional development, which is used to help IWO develop best practice and to provide feedback to members