Continuing Professional Development for CIBD Members
How much CPD do I have to do?
There are no fixed requirements and there is not one size fits all, but on average most membership bodies require a minimum of 30 hours per year for professional development. We are confident that most members are already doing this, e.g. going to a Section event and reading the BDI. Everyone learns in different ways and it is best practice to always allow time for reflection.
Example of number of CPD hours (guide only)
Activity |
Average number of hours |
Studying the Learning Materials for one Diploma module |
120 hours |
Studying the Learning Materials for a General Certificate qualification |
80 hours |
Studying the Operations Management short course x 8 modules |
40 hours |
Watching the Business of Spirits webinars from our online Library |
8 hours |
If you are willing to share any good examples of CPD, or if you have any questions or comments about CPD, please contact cpd@cibd.org.uk