Continuing Professional Development

The 2011 IMSPA Continuing Professional Development scheme is now open!

What is CPD?
CPD stands for 'Continuing Professional Development'. IMSPA's CPD scheme offers planned self development and is a hallmark of professionalism which we strongly encourage all members to participate in. CPD is the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills, relevant to the sport and recreation industry and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional, managerial, developmental, administrative, coaching and operational duties throughout a member's career.

How do I take part?
IMSPA's CPD scheme requires you to collect information throughout the year regarding personal development, and then submit this information, either online or in written form. To take part you need to:

Read the full CPD information pack (see "information and downloads" below)
Decide how you wish to manage your submission - if you would like to submit your CPD entry online this year, then make sure you are registered to use the members area of www.imspa.co.uk If you are not registered then register now.

Benefits of CPD
For all IMSPA members obtaining CPD accreditation:

CPD provides a structured framework for you to identify gaps in your knowledge and make informed decisions about your future.
CPD encourages a higher standard of personal and professional performance and improves your job prospects by improving your competence.
CPD allows you to gain a competitive edge.
CPD allows you to anticipate and respond to change.
CPD shows a commitment to lifelong learning and career development, and the recognition to continue learning after the completion of initial education.
CPD illustrates that IMSPA members set professional examples for others to follow and contribute to the development of our industry.

CPD recognition

CPD will be formally recognised by the following:

Award of an exclusive IMSPA certificate, presentation of which will be made at regional CPD events.
Letter of commendation sent to employer (where desired).

The IMSPA CPD scheme is open to all members, at no extra charge.
To get some ideas on how to make up your CPD points and how to complete a good CPD submission click on the links below (direct links to Microsoft Word documents):

Information and downloads (Dec 2011)