Designations-How to earn CPD points

How To Earn CPD Points

The purpose of continuous professional development (CPD) is to ensure that a professional director remains up to date with the latest developments in corporate governance, changes in applicable legislation, and any other aspects that a person needs further development on.

The benefit of participating in annual CPD is that you ensure you remain effective when fulfilling your roles and responsibilities as a director, but also that you maintain your competence as a CD(SA) or Cert.Dir professional.

As per the IoDSA CPD policy, CPD can be earned in any of the following 5 categories:

Combine these activities to earn 30 CPD points every year

Professional work-based activities

Such as serving as a director

New director mentoring

Either as a mentor or mentee

Personal activities

Activities outside work such as committee participation, lecturing or presenting

Courses, seminars and conferences

In person or digital

Self-directed learning

Relevant reading

Popular CPD Links

CPD policy

All you need to know how to earn CPD is contained in this policy

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CPD declaration

Annual declaration of CPD point form

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Designee Roundtables

Quarterly, 2 hour roundtable discussions for CD(SA) and CertDir members

Complimentary CPD sessions

Quarterly, complimentary events exclusive to CD(SA) and CertDir members

What happens if I have not attained the required CPD points?

If you have not attained the required number of CPD points between January 2023 and December 2023, you will be given 90 days following the reporting period to earn and report the relevant hours. These hours may only be utilized for the CPD period being evaluated and may not be claimed for any other CPD periods. Should this apply to you, please let us know and we will guide you on CPD earning opportunities for the coming months.

Members also have the option of applying for exemption or deferral of CPD requirements due to extenuating circumstances. Please click here to view the CPD policy for further information.

Do I need to provide evidence of CPD activities?

All designees are required to complete and sign the annual CPD declaration, but evidence of CPD activities is only required should you be selected within a CPD audit. The selection criteria for members to be audited will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer. IoDSA members selected for audit will be notified by the IoDSA and will be required to submit evidence of CPD activities and related documentation within 30 days. Examples of evidence required can be found in the IoDSA CPD policy. Please click here to view the policy.

What happens if I do not comply?

Non-compliance with the CPD policy will be dealt with as per the IoDSA Certification Policy. Please click here to view the IoDSA Certification Policy. Mis-stated or fraudulent reporting of CPD points will be treated as a separate offence reportable through the IoDSA Disciplinary Regulations as a violation of the IoDSA Code for Professional Conduct.

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