24/09/2026
CPD cycles have changed - and this has caused a lot of understandable confusion.
Previously, CPD ran on a 24-month rolling cycle. However, this has now been updated to a 12-month CPD cycle, meaning professionals must meet their CPD requirements within each annual period.
What hasn’t changed is that your CPD responsibility remains individual. Your cycle is linked to your registration and compliance requirements, not to your employer or a general calendar assumption.
This is why it’s so important to know:
- When your current CPD cycle starts and ends
- How many points you need within that 12-month period
- Whether the activities you’ve completed actually count
Understanding your CPD cycle helps you plan ahead, avoid last-minute pressure, and stay compliant with confidence.