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Know your Institute
Know your Institute

Some put it up on the wall, whilst others put it in Compulsory in many professions already, but
2022 CPD Toolkit Launched their ‘annual review’ folder. I am sure some put it in the security sector only if you are a Fellow
in the bottom draw and completely forget about
of the Institute or on the Register of Chartered
it, but most make a proactive use of it. Security Professionals. It makes sense for
Chartered Security Professionals (CSyP’s) to have
What is a proactive use you may ask? to demonstrate on an annual basis that they are
As the name Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme keeping ahead of the curve, that is why being
implies, this is a way of tracking how you have grown in knowledge and Most of us have that oft dreaded time in our a CSyP is held in such high respect by many
achievement, and allows you to demonstrate this year on year when your calendar when we have an ‘annual review’. The governmental and commercial organisations.
records are verified by Head Office Team and a certificate is awarded. So boss (we all have one), tells you what a good job (Quick plug there for the Register https://www.
far, over 500 SyI members have made successful submissions for 2021, you have done, and what a good job you are charteredsecurityprofessional.org/ ).
and the last few toolkits are waiting to be checked. We have also had going to do in the new year because you are
submission from other security associations, and from non-members too, going to do……….!! That does not stop hundreds of individuals using
all of which are checked and certified by us.
If you are really lucky, the boss will ask where you the Security Institute toolkit available on their
We are pleased to be launching the 2022 Toolkit for you to track your professional development - and see opportunity to better yourself, etc. website: https://security-institute.org/cpd/, and
remember it is completely free for all to participate in! what is more, you do not have to be a member of
It is during this process that just nonchalantly lay the Institute to use this link – it is open and free
The only significant change this year is that the scheme is being managed by our Engagement Manager out on the desk your CPD certificate, (or indeed to all – please make use of it.
Jade Lapper. You can still email cpd@security-institute.org with any queries. certificates). Say nothing – just leave them clearly
in view, and see how long it takes to be asked If you are a member of the Institute you also have
You can find details and the excel spreadsheet here: https://security-institute.org/cpd/ “what are those?”. the option of using the Institute App, which is
available for all device platforms, just search The
It demonstrates that you have a commitment to Security Institute.
the job. You have gone that ‘extra mile’ and can
CPD: What does it mean to show that you are at the very least trying to keep Please, take a look at the toolkit or the CPD

ahead of the curve. You are the individual who
section on the App, and see just how many
YOU? enjoys their job, wants to learn and wants to get options there are for you to claim points. You
on in your career. What not is there for the boss
could even do it from the comfort of your desk
to like in your attitude? Pay rise and promotion
beckon. Okay, all those reading this who are with all of the available webinar’s, and even
reading a security magazine.
By Bob Martin CSyP FSyI self-employed – top of your game, blue-chip and
government contracts flowing in. Why do I need Go for it, let us make 2022 the year when you
to waste my time on CPD? Really? Because you get the certificate demonstrating your Continued
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is the are the top of your game, you need to stay there. Professional Development, and in addition you
term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage get ‘the tick’.
in to develop and enhance their abilities, and you’d be surprised It has been said before, but I repeat it, I have
how much you will already be doing as a security professional. So benefited from being at events with you, and you You can ask any CPD questions to cpd@security-
what does CPD mean for you? It of course means remembering have told me everything that you have done in institute.org
to do it and record it; wondering if it is really worth the effort? the last year, and what fantastic person you are
It means I as an individual can demonstrate to anyone, and for attending all these events, etc.
everyone, that I am really up to speed in my profession.
I have said two simple words “Prove it”. Cough –
Take your pick of course, but to get the tick does actually mean a lot to those who get it. Splutter – is that the time, must go!

In some sectors of our vast security profession, believe it or not, the security individual is still considered So perhaps you do not need to prove it with
a drain on the bottom line of the business; if not a drain then definitely an unnecessary ‘extra’ or all that work coming in, but trust me, one day
inconvenience. Of course, in many other areas, the business relies very heavily on their security staff, at you will need to prove it, and having a MSc of
all levels. a decade ago does not prove you are keeping
ahead of the curve today.
So irrespective whether you are head of global security; shift supervisor of a blue-chip organisation; or a
security officer working for a reputable security provider, if you achieve 36 points you will get exactly the
same certificate of achievement.
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