CIBSE runs an annual CPD audit* to assess 5% of corporate members, at random. These members will receive a notification requesting them to submit their CPD records by a set deadline.
Members selected for audit will need to upload these records to CIBSE’s mycareerpath portal within their MyCIBSE account. CPD recorded in any format can be submitted.
When recording CPD in mycareerpath, members will be asked to answer three reflective questions on each activity. Reflective practice must be completed for at least two CPD activities per year, and any activity over five hours long.
Returns are sent to the CPD Panel for review and evaluation. Members will then receive feedback and advice from Panel members. The CPD Panel is made up of trained assessors who will monitor and assess all CPD returns.
Members who fail to submit any CPD, or are unable to give valid reasons for not submitting, will be in breach of the Code of Professional Conduct and will be put forward to the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC). At this stage the PCC will review and take disciplinary action if necessary. Members who persistently do not engage with CIBSE’s requests for CPD records may be removed from the Engineering Council Register of Professional Engineers and downgraded to Affiliate member.
Exemptions will include, for example, retired members, parental leave, members out of work etc. If a member believes they are exempt from the audit they should notify CIBSE.
*The audit is run annually to ensure CIBSE meets and complies with requirements and standards set by the Engineering Council.
*Members from the CIBSE Australia & New Zealand region are required to comply with different CPD requirements. For more information visit www.cibse.org/cpd-anz.
Mandatory CPD on Building Safety and Sustainability
From 1 January 2024, it became mandatory for all members to undertake CPD in the topics of Building Safety and Sustainability. This change ensures members remain competent in line with evolving industry standards and regulatory expectations.
While these topics are mandatory, you have flexibility in how you approach them, depending on your specialism, role, and development goals. The CPD activity must be semi-structured and relevant to the required topic, but we do not prescribe the exact format or provider. CPD can be delivered by CIBSE or any credible external source, the key is that it meaningfully supports your ongoing professional development.
Submitting your CPD for audit
To submit your CPD for audit through mycareerpath, login to your MyCIBSE profile and click 'My CPD'.
External records of CPD can also be submitted for audit via our online portal.
For guidance on how to use mycareerpath to record your CPD and submit it for audit, click here.
Manual templates for recording CPD
We encourage you to record your CPD in our online professional development portal, mycareerpath.
However if you prefer, you are welcome to complete your CPD in the following Excel or Word templates and email them to [email protected] for manual submission.