Your CPD requirements
Our members are required to complete a number of continuing professional development (CPD) hours every three years to ensure they are always equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills.
| Structured hours | Unstructured hours | Total hours required | Minimum yearly commitment | |
| Affiliate members | 30 | 20 | 50 | 10 |
| Fellow and Associate members | 45 | 30 | 75 | 15 |
Relevant courses and events from other professional bodies can also apply.
We offer a wide range of structured and unstructured activities from courses to networking events, making it easy for you to meet your CPD requirements.
Please note: subscribers are not required to maintain CPD.
| Structured activities include: |
| Attending courses, seminars, conferences, workshops, masterclasses and webinars. |
| Presenting materials at courses, seminars, conferences, workshops, masterclasses, committee meetings and discussion groups. |
| Completing online training. |
| Writing articles about governance and risk management in journals, newspapers, websites and newsletters |
| Unstructured activities include: |
| Participating online in discussion groups, committees and networking events. |
| Reading and studying journals, podcasts, CDs, DVDs and audio tapes. |
Keeping record of your CPD
All members are responsible for maintaining a record of their CPD activities.
If you’re audited by Governance Institute, you will be required to submit your CPD activity and supporting documentation of attendance/completion.
Please retain a copy of your CPD information prior to submitting your activity.
Your commencement date for CPD is the year you become a member. You may include all CPD accrued in that year, even if it was completed prior to joining Governance Institute.
If you have any questions regarding CPD, please contact Governance Institute on 1800 251 849 or email CPD@governanceinstitute.com.au.