Between 18th January and 26th Febuary the MemberWise Network conducted a public consultation on the formalisation of membership related learning/development into a structured CPD programme for the Membership/Association Professionals

The consultation communicated a clear, structured and robust approach that would enable the sector to address four key areas of learning/CPD related concern:

  • There is currently no joined up learning opportunities available
  • The quality of current learning provision is variable
  • There is no structured CPD pathway available to professionals
  • There is no sector/skill specific professional recognition

We think this needs to change and you can read the full consultation HERE

A total of 50 Senior Professionals responded to the consultation, so we would firstly like to thank everyone who took part.

95% of respondents confirmed the concept of professional recognition for Membership and Association Professionals was something of significant worth and a project worth pursuing.

78% confirmed that the proposed CPD requirement (including topics) was appropriate, however further consideration is required linked to the learning requirement.

Many respondents felt the requirement of 150 credit points (equivalent to 150 hours of learning) was too high. However, having conducted research into a wide range of similar CPD schemes, the requirement for certification appears to be at this level or equivalent.

Respondents agreed that learning should include a mixture of verifiable and non-verifiable learning (as advocated) and that the proposed benefits of participation were acceptable.

Next Steps

The next step is for the network to engage with employers on the topic and if the proposed programme is welcomed a pilot will take place later in 2021. Dialogue on this initiative will continue via the MemberWise CPD Intelligence Group. Access is free-of-charge and hosted on the MemberWise Network’s online professional community, MemberWise Connect. Join here.

Messages of Support

“I think it’s a great idea. I feel it adds value to people’s roles, continued learning and job prospects. It’s an industry people often ‘fall into’ and so a firm of recognition for their skills and expertise is overdue.”

 

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“I think your proposal is excellent and welcomed. I would recommend CMP to all my staff.”

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“Formal recognition of skills in the sector is much-needed and this looks like a good solution.”

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“I do like what you are proposing, well done. I think the profession itself is entirely misunderstood and needs more of a profile.”

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“I think it’s a really good idea. The sector (in great part thanks to the MemberWise Network) has become really professional so it would be good to mark this.”

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“This is a great and timely initiative. I fully support!”

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“This is a great idea; happy to support in any way I can”

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“I am very supportive of this idea. I have someone that I would like to get registered onto this programme ASAP’

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