Your CPD obligations as a RIBA Member

All practicing RIBA Chartered Members everywhere are required to undertake and record CPD each year as evidence that you are taking organised steps to maintain your competence through continuous learning, as set out in the RIBA CPD Compliance Policy.

What do we expect from you?

Carry out at least 35 hours of relevant learning each year
At least 20 of the 35 hours must be spent on the ten mandatory RIBA Core Curriculum CPD topics (two hours per topic per year)
Pass all mandatory competence tests that you are required to pass in any particular year.
Make sure half of your CPD is structured where possible, whether this is a face-to-face course or online
Record your CPD activities using the RIBA online CPD recording tool. We audit member records on our online recording platform to check compliance. We are unable to accept alternative forms of records or proof.

Our CPD quick guide answers some common questions and issues including international members, career breaks, retired members, academics, and examples of structured and informal learning. Joint RIBA/RIAS members based in Scotland should contact the RIAS for advice.

Members on maternity, parental, carer, adoption, or long-term sick leave may apply for a deferral which means you are not expected to undertake CPD during that time, unless you wish to keep doing it. Log your deferral on your CPD dashboard at the CPD recording platform.

We still don't ask for, expect to see, or require oblige you to acquire attendance or CPD certificates.

Download the RIBA CPD compliance policy.

Do I have to pass the RIBA Health and Safety Test?

From 1 January 2025, practising Chartered Members must take and pass the RIBA Health and Safety test if their work requires them (and their organisations) to carry out ‘designer’s duties’ under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and Building Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (in England). The test is free for all RIBA Chartered Members and must be passed every 5 years.