CPD Report
CPD Report
CPD Report
Article 1 Section 1
TITLE: This act shall be known as the “Continuing Professional
Development “Act of 2016
Goals of CPD
• The overarching goals of the CPD shall be the promotion of the
general welfare and interest of the public in the course of delivering
professional services. Towards this end, CPD programs shall strive to:
• Continuously improve the quality of the country’s reservoir of
registered professionals by updating them on the latest
scientific/technological/ethical and other applicable trends in the local
and global practice of the professions;
• Provide support to lifelong learning in the enhancement of
competencies of Filipino professionals towards delivery of quality and
ethical services both locally and global; and
• . Deliver quality continuing professional development (CPD) activities
aligned with the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) to national
relevance and global comparability and competitiveness.
What is the Required CPD Units for Professional Teachers?
• CPD Credit Units- refers to the value of an amount of leaning that can
be transferred to a qualification achieved from formal, informal, non-
formal learning setting, wherein credits can be accumulated to
predetermined levels for the award of a qualification.
• Professional Teachers are required to complete 45 Credit Units for the
renewal of PRC License.
• ALL registered and licensed professionals shall complete the required
units every three (3) years as specified in Annex “A” (Credit Units
Required per Profession) or as specified in their Professional
Regulatory Law or as provided by the PRB and the Commission that
maybe issued.
• Credits units may be earned by professionals who participate in CPD
Programs that emanate from the PRB for the development of the
profession.
• Any excess credit units earned shall NOT be carried over to the next
three-year period except credit units earned for doctorate and
master’s degrees or specialty trainings which shall only be credited
once during the compliance period.
Benefits of CPD
• Builds Confidence and credibility, you can see your progression
through your learning.
• Potential to earn more.
• Potential to career progression, promotion.
• Continually updating your skill set shows flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrate a productive and proactive approach to your career.
• Encourages reflection on your learning experiences.
• Encourages focus and planning in addressing skills and knowledge
gaps.
Barriers to CPD
• Time
• Money / funding / budget
• Employer (and Team) support
• Personal Commitments – family, pets, partner etc.
• Low morale in the workplace
• Outlook and attitude
• Lack of opportunity