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CPD Programme

Continuing Professional Development requirements for all practising members of the Institute.

Requirements
Annual CPD Requirements

All practising members must complete a minimum of 20 CPD points per annual cycle to maintain good standing. Ethics CPD is a mandatory annual requirement.

  • 20
    Minimum Points Per CycleMust be earned across approved categories each year.
  • 2
    Ethics (Mandatory)Annual ethics CPD is compulsory for all practising members. See the Events page for the next session date.
  • 6
    Design & TechnicalMaximum 6 points per cycle in this category.
  • 4
    SustainabilityMaximum 4 points per cycle.
  • 4
    HeritageMaximum 4 points per cycle. See for context.
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Sample 2024/25 Record

2024/25 CPD Record

A sample CPD record is shown below. To submit your annual CPD hours, contact the Secretariat.

Design & Technical6/6 pts
Sustainability3/4 pts
Ethics (Required)2/2 pts ✓
Heritage2/4 pts
Total13 / 20 pts
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Categories
Approved CPD Categories

Design & Technical

Up to 6 pts / cycle

Workshops, seminars, and courses on design skills, building technology, materials, and construction methods.

Ethics & Professional Practice

2 pts — Mandatory annually

Professional ethics, codes of conduct, contractual obligations, and client relations. Compulsory for all practising members.

Sustainability

Up to 4 pts / cycle

Climate-responsive design, passive cooling, resilient construction, and green building certification topics.

Heritage Conservation

Up to 4 pts / cycle

Historic building assessment, conservation principles, traditional materials, and heritage legislation relevant to Antigua & Barbuda.

Management & Leadership

Up to 3 pts / cycle

Practice management, financial management, project delivery, and team leadership.

Research & Community

Up to 3 pts / cycle

Academic research, publishing, teaching, participation in ABIA working groups, and community outreach activities.

Need help with your CPD record?

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