Continuing Professional Development
Keep your practice current
CPD supports ongoing learning and professional standards within VESPIIA. Members are encouraged to maintain relevant professional development aligned with their membership grade.
VESPIIA does not currently operate an automated tracking system or issue CPD certificates. Members are responsible for maintaining their own records.
Ready to log? Use the form to record a completed CPD activity — it takes under two minutes.
Log CPD activity →
What counts
CPD activity examples
CPD can come from a wide range of learning and contribution activities. The list below is illustrative — if you are unsure, log it with a note and we will review if needed.
Formal learning
- Accredited courses or qualifications
- Workshops and seminars
- Webinars and online learning
- Conferences and professional forums
- Professional training programs
Professional contribution
- Presenting at a webinar, workshop or conference
- Panel participation or expert commentary
- Structured research and sector reading
- Mentoring, supervision or peer learning
- Contributing to policy submissions or consultations
CPD requirements vary by membership grade. Refer to the Members Handbook for full requirements.
VESPIIA activities
CPD points for VESPIIA activities
Some VESPIIA programs and activities carry a specified CPD point allocation for members.
5
Code of Conduct short course
Complete the Code of Conduct short course via the member portal.
3–5
Professional Foundations webinars
Each session in the Professional Foundations Series carries CPD points on completion.
Up to 15
Future Frontlines Conference
Conference attendance earns CPD points across sessions and workshops.
Varies
Roundtable participation
Structured VESPIIA roundtables may carry CPD points — check individual event details.
Process
How to log CPD
Three steps — takes under two minutes per activity.
01
Complete the activity
Undertake the learning or contribution activity relevant to your role and practice.
02
Keep evidence
Retain certificates, agendas, attendance confirmations, notes or links for your own records.
03
Submit the log
Use the online form to record the activity, CPD category and hours claimed.
Record keeping
Your CPD records
Members maintain their own records
You are responsible for keeping supporting documentation for all logged activities. VESPIIA may request evidence of activities where required. The Members Handbook sets out the full CPD requirements by membership grade.
Not sure if an activity counts?
Log it with a short description and note that you're unsure — we will review it if needed. When in doubt, the Members Handbook has the full requirements.
Stay on top of your CPD
Log activities as you complete them — it's easier than catching up at the end of the year.