How is monitoring done?

The CPD scheme is founded on the basis that members will undertake their CPD activity on an annual basis. This is done through self certification and individuals will be responsible for preparing their own CPD plan incorporating learning objectives, activities undertaken and learning outcomes.

To protect the integrity of the scheme and the reputation of CIOBS as a professional body, we monitor the effectiveness of the scheme.

Sampling is undertaken by us on the following basis:

• Each year, a random sample, normally 5% of membership is monitored.
• Where members have recorded their CPD plan online using the CIOBS website, then we will use this information for monitoring.
• If you are part of the sample selected then you will be contacted and asked to supply evidence of your CPD activity.
• Monitoring for the previous calendar year will usually be undertaken in Q1 of the subsequent year.
• In the event that sufficient evidence of scheme compliance has not been demonstrated then members will:
  • be removed from the list of individuals who have completed their CPD which is displayed on the CIOBS website
  • be unable to use the designation of Chartered Banker or Personal Mortgage Adviser where eligible to do so

As a general rule, there will be no requirement to review the activities undertaken through the CPD Approved Employer Scheme although members may wish to include the details within their CPD plan.