Benefits of CPD

Structural engineers must compare themselves with other professionals and accept that, as business develops and changes, so too must engineers keep abreast of those changes and expand their knowledge to maintain the appropriate professional standards. Rapid developments in technology, increased competition and the opening of new markets for the skills of engineers have placed even greater emphasis on the need to be well informed and professionally competent.

CPD is of benefit to the individual, employer and society in general.

Benefits to the individual:

• CPD will maintain and enhance knowledge and skills improving work performance and confidence
• Career prospects will be enhanced
• CPD will focus an individual's career development allowing him/her to target specific areas for development
• Individuals will have the skills to react to a changing profession more readily
• CPD records and Annual Returns will demonstrate commitment to the profession and continued competence.

Benefits to the employer:

• Employers will have a better skilled and more efficient work force
• Staff will be more adaptable
• Support from the firm as far as the employee's CPD is concerned will improve staff motivation and retention