A list of eligible activity types and the CPD points that they attract is below
Private study
- 1 point per hour
- 10 points maximum
Private study would include technical reading of magazines and technical books on international trade, as well as technical research
Conference
- 1 point per hour
- 30 points maximum
Conferences would include seminars and meetings where technical subjects were discussed and developed
Meetings
- 1 point per hour
- 30 points maximum
Meetings would include meetings where there were presentations/discussions on international trade and associated subjects, work-related meetings with international trade content and associated subjects, meetings with clients/associates/contacts where Technical aspects of international trade required researching and explaination to clients/associates/contacts
Chartered Institute activity
- 1 point per hour
- 30 points maximum
Chartered Institute activity would include attendance at official meetings such as the Academic Board, post-examination workshops, examination curriculum meetings
Imparting skills
- 2 points per hour
- 100 points maximum
Imparting skills and knowledge would include tutors, trainers and those presenting or teaching at seminars on international trade and associated subjects
Short courses
- Points allocated per course as below
Short courses would include Chartered Institute courses and other short courses. The Chartered Institute courses show the CPD points that can be claimed. CPD points can be claimed for other courses but the number of points will depend on the level of the course. Level 2 courses will earn 10 points per day or 5 points per half day, a level 3 course will earn 15 points per day and 7.5 points per half day, a level 4 course will earn 20 points per day and 10 points per half day. Please contact Export House (see below) for clarification on the level of your course if it is not already shown on the course literature
Post-qualification studies
Post-qualification studies would include higher education in international trade or associated subjects leading towards a foundation degree, bachelors degree, masters degree or doctorate. It would also include higher level qualifications such as NVQ 4’s and NVQ 5’s in associated subjects. If you have any queries please contact Export House (see below) for clarification and guidance
Recognised qualifications
Recognised qualifications would include other formal qualifications that are associated with international trade such as relevant modules from CIPS, CILT etc