As we approach the end of the 2014/15 continuing professional development (CPD) reporting year, we would like to remind members in categories 2-6 to ensure that their online CPD records are updated by 31 July for all CPD activities completed between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015. You may be asked to provide evidence if you are selected for monitoring.
Here is a summary of CPD requirements.
CPD checklist
Category 2: fully regulated Fellows and Associates
? At least 15 hours of CPD.
? Five hours must be obtained at external events.
? Stage 2 or 3 of professional skills training (PST) as relevant.
Category 3: partially regulated Fellows and Associates
? Must comply with the CPD requirements of your primary regulator.
? Must also complete either Stage 2 or 3 of PST as relevant.
Category 4: Certified Actuarial Analyst
? At least 15 hours of CPD.
? Five hours must be obtained at external events.
? Two hours must contribute to your understanding of ethical behaviours in relation to your role.
Category 5: student member
? No technical skills requirement.
? Must complete Stage 1, 2 or 3 of PST as relevant.
Category 6: student actuarial analyst
? No technical skills requirement.
? Must complete stage 1 PST by the end of your first CPD year.
Remember, PST activities count towards your overall requirement.
Professional skills training
Stage 2: professional skills course
Members are offered this course as a face-to-face event or online course. More information can be found here
Stage 3: professionalism for experienced members
There are a series of short video clips available for free via the IFoA website here.
Recording CPD - how to get it right
? Record a learning outcome for all private study.
? Ensure that the dates of activities and hours gained are correctly recorded.
? Don't group activities run by the same provider together as one entry - log each activity or event separately.
If you are still looking to make up your hours, why not visit our archive of recorded material here.