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Know your Institute security-institute.org WHAT COUNTS AS CPD ACTIVITY? ■ INFORMAL learning, such as committee
Know your Institute
work, writing presentations, papers,
mentoring, research etc. often aimed at
Virtually anything you do
that results in you learning educating or supporting the development REGISTER OF
of others.
more about security and/or There are lots of ideas of what counts as CPD CHARTERED SECURITY
PROFESSIONALS
CPD Points Lookup Guide management will count for Activity within our Toolkit. RECOGNISING THE DIFFERENCE
the CPD scheme.

HOW DOES CPD WORK? The Register of Chartered Security
What works for you will inevitably be different to
Here are some of the recent CPD activities that you may have completed within the past 3 months. other members. We understand the varied The CPD Scheme cycle runs from 1st January Professionals is a qualification recognising
personal ability and competence which allows
You can download the 2022 CPD Toolkit and certificates for recent SyI webinars on the Security activities undertaken by everyone, and to 31st December each year (pro-rata for confidence in the highest standards of service.
Institute website: https://security-institute.org/cpd/ SECURITY INSTITUTE therefore recognise a diverse range of activity, those joining the scheme part way through the Admittance to the Register demonstrates to
which is grouped into:
year). Once you reach 36 points, be sure to
If you have any questions on CPD, please contact our HQ team on 02476 346464 or email CONTINUING ■ FORMAL learning, including member submit your CPD Toolkit, where it will be verified clients, employers, peers and the public an
cpd@security-institute.org. qualifications, all of which can be provided by and you will receive a Certificate of Completion. ability to deliver quality results, compliance
events, seminars, conferences, courses and
with a Code of Conduct, a professional

Continual Professional Development.
Date Event Activity PROFESSIONAL the Security Institute or other organisations. Each year you start a new spreadsheet designed Disciplinary Code and a commitment to
especially for that year.
Organisations tend to offer formal CPD.
17th March CSyP Application Workshop Attend Institute and CPD/ATP Partner events 3 DEVELOPMENT Visit www.charteredsecurityprofessional.org
7th April (per workshop) for more details and to apply
(CPD) SCHEME
21st April
5th May

15th - 17th March Security & Policing Attend exhibitions / trade shows (such as CTX, IFSEC, ISX, 1 WHY BECOME CHARTERED?
17th & 18th March ST22 (London) ST21 etc.) (per show)
5th - 7th April Security Event ■ Independent verification of your
26th April ST22 (Glasgow) competence
17th - 19th May IFSEC International WHAT IS CPD?
8th June ST22 (Cardiff) ■ Prove your ability to deliver quality results
8th & 9th June Security and Counter Terror Expo
The Security Institute is committed to raising standards in the ■ Confirm you are at the top of your game
29th March SyI Validation Board Meeting Participate in Board/committee work as a volunteer 1
26th APril (per hour) security profession and encourages everyone to think about ■ Show commitment to Continual
24th May
28th June how they can continue to develop their knowledge and skills. Professional Development
4th March SyI MMAG Meeting Participate in Board/committee work as a volunteer 1 ■ Lead by example.
(per hour)
Various Dates SyI Webinars Attend Institute and CPD/ATP Partner events 2 Our CPD Toolkit is open to members and All sorts of development activities are recognised,
y
p
(per hour) non-members to use and is an essential way to including events run by our CPD partners, which
SIG Events & Webinars Attend Institute and CPD/ATP Partner events 2 track what you learn about security and management score double points. Look out for our CPD logo: WHO CAN APPLY?
(per hour) over the course of a year; giving participants a
8th March ISSIG Webinar – International Women’s Day: 8th March Chartered Security Professionals must be
22nd March YMG Speaker Event: 22nd March competitive edge over other practitioners, enhancing
24th May YMG Speaker Event – Cognitive Diversity: 24th May confidence and competence. We challenge you to of undisputed integrity and have a high level of
achieve a minimum of 36 points each year. expertise, operating at a strategic level,
23rd March Embracing Digital Security to Improve Security & Efficiency (5hr) Attend Institute and CPD/ATP Partner events 2 or the senior end of the operational level of
21st April Protecting People in Crowded Places Conference (5hr) (Per Hour) Go to ww.security-institute.org/cpd and
28th April Annual General Meeting (2 hr) download the CPD Toolkit to begin! security practice.
31st May Membership Assembly (London) (1hr) WHY SHOULD I TRACK MY CPD?
8th June Counter Terrorism - Lessons Learned, Glasgiw (3hr)
30th June Regional Membership Assembly (Birmingham) (1hr) The members-only CPD Mobile App is another ■ Demonstrate how I keep pace with
free-to-use method of keeping up to date with your changes in the security industry
annual CPD activity – you can download it from the
Apple App Store or Google Play Store. ■ Achieve recognition, with my CPD Certificate
of Completion when I reach 36 points

CPD is compulsory for Chartered Security ■ Improve my confidence to achieve my goals
Professionals (CSyP) and Security Institute Fellows THE SECURITY INSTITUTE
(FSyI) – and having at least two years of completed ■ Identify my competencies to become more 1 The Courtyard, Caldecote,
CPD is essential for any Security Institute member employable Warks, CV10 0AS
who wants to upgrade to Fellowship level. ■ Help me get to the TOP of my career. 024 7634 6464
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