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CPD years ends: 30 June 2017

Open-access content Tuesday 9th May 2017 — updated 5.50pm, Wednesday 29th April 2020

As the end of the continuing professional development (CPD) year for categories 2 – 6 approaches, we thought it might be useful to remind you of your obligations under the 2016/2017 CPD scheme.


As the end of the continuing professional development (CPD) year for categories 2 - 6 approaches, we thought it might be useful to remind you of your obligations under the 2016/2017 CPD scheme. 

If you have any questions about your requirement, please visit the CPD pages on our website or email the membership team.

 CPD pages: bit.ly/2p0u8jj 

 Email: [email protected]


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 the professional skills training (PST), as relevant (PST counts towards your overall CPD requirement)


Category 3: partially regulated Fellows and Associates 

? Must comply with CPD requirements of your 

primary regulator 

? Must also complete either stage 2 or 3 of the 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 the PST, as relevant. If stage 3 is completed, this must be recorded in your online CPD record.


Category 6: Student Actuarial Analyst 

? No technical skills requirement 

? Must complete stage 1 PST by the end of your first CPD year.


Remember, you can gain CPD online using the virtual learning environment (VLE). The fully responsive design allows for use on smartphones, tablets or desktops. 

Once you watch a video, you can then click the 'claim CPD' button to update your CPD record with details of the session. 

When you do this, we will verify the activity for you, which makes it easier for you if you are chosen for audit.

 

This article appeared in our May 2017 issue of The Actuary.
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