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The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme of the Institute focuses on a series of activities that facilitate acquisition of new and requisite professional attitude, skills and knowledge.
Continuing Professional Development
Objective of the
CPD Programme
The purpose of CPD is to:
- Advance the training of planning professionals,
- Ensure that planners remain updated on new planning knowledges, concepts and theories,
- Ensure that planners remain relevant in the professional world,
- Meet the yearly membership requirements.
Membership Categories & CPD points
CPD Point Requirements
Source of CPD and Points
The Institute shall not accept evidences of participation in CPD events (including reports, publications etc) after three (3) years.
Members are advised to submit their CPD activity report online by clicking button below.
In exceptional cases, a member may download and complete the CPD activity report form for submission offline. Members should note that, hard copy submissions will attract a fee of Ghc100.00.
OTHER INFORMATION
Authorized CPD Service Providers
The GIP Council will review and if appropriate, approve the providers of the CPD service providers from time to time.
The above listed capacity building options are recognized only from:
- The Ghana Institute of Planners
- Recognized educational and professional institutions
- Registered training institutions
- Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDA)
Deferment of CPD Points
Members whose CPD points exceed the requirement for a particular calendar year may be allowed to roll over a maximum of three (3) CPD points to the succeeding year
Failure to Meet CPD Requirements
If a member fails to comply with these CPD requirements, the Council, shall take the necessary disciplinary actions against the member.
Reinstatement of Members
A member who wishes to be reinstated after failing to complete the CPD requirements shall fulfil past due CPD requirements for the immediately preceding CPD reporting periods.
Exceptions
A member who, due to physical disability, illness, military duty, or other extenuating circumstances, is unable to comply with CPD requirements prior to the membership expiration date shall to the extent feasible notify the Council prior to the membership expiration date. If at a later date a member whose membership lapsed due to noncompliance with the CPD requirements wishes to reinstate their membership, the member shall fulfil all past due CPD requirements for the previous CPD reporting periods, subject to the maximum amount of required points. The Council may consider waiving, if the extenuating circumstances so warrant, all or part of applicable reinstatement fees and a portion of the required number of CPD Points.
Record Keeping on CPD Events
The responsibility for maintaining records on CPD events for which CPD points can be claimed rests with each member. Members are required to show verifiable evidence of participation in such capacity-building programmes. Each CPD event must have clear learning aims and outcomes and delivered by a teacher, speaker, or tutor. It is preferable that such capacity-building events are terminated by assessment activity. Participation in the capacity-building programmes organised or recommended by the GIP is strongly advised.
A member shall maintain the records on participation in a CPD event for a period of at least 3 years from the date of completion of the qualifying programme. Council, through the GIP Secretariat, shall take necessary steps to assist members to keep their CPD records.
The following pieces of evidence, among others, shall be used as proof of participation in qualifying CPD events or programmes:
- Certificates of participation;
- Transcripts, if appropriate;
- Reprints of publications;
- Proof of presentations;
- Title and description of the activity;
- Dates attended;
- Presenter’s name;
- Written references
- Invitation letter
- Photo evidence
Retired Status
An individual who elected to receive retired status license shall be exempt from the compliance with the CPD requirements. In the event such individual elects to have the license reactivated, the individual shall fulfil past due CPD requirements up to 20 CPD points.
CPD Points Earned Off-Shore
The Council will accept CPD Points earned for activities completed in other jurisdictions, provided that the activities and programmes are consistent with and comply with the requisite criteria set forth in this Institute and the member otherwise fulfils all other applicable membership renewal requirements of the Institute.
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