How to use this site

How you use this site is up to you. Largely it will depend on whether you are using it to assist in your long-term development, or whether you are using it to work towards a particular qualification or professional registration. It has been designed for use at any stage of your life, whatever your career stage, or category of membership.

The sections entitled 'Planning', 'Doing' , 'Recording' and 'Reviewing' will guide you through the professional development process and help you to plan and record your lifelong learning in a structured way.

Members working towards professional registration will need to assemble records in a way that demonstrates that they meet the requirements. The section entitled 'Professional Registration' contains guidance on how to do this.

Your professional development is unique. This is because it must meet with your precise needs, and those of your employer, at the particular time. However, whether you are working towards a qualification, a different level of membership of your institution, or considering your current performance levels and longer term career opportunities, the process is the same.

This web site gives simple guidelines to help you achieve your desired outcome. It is designed so that you can either read through it, following the sections in the specified order, or visit only those sections that you are interested in. Busy people can make use of the short and simple introductions, found in the Quick Start Guide. Read on to find out how we can help you make the most of your career.