聽RICS new continuing professional development (CPD) framework introduces new topics that surveyors need to be across these days, including 聽artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability.
RICS says that its new framework 鈥渃entres on a flexible, outcomes-based approach鈥� for its 130,000 members around the world. It is supported by a new app to help members keep up to date with their CPD and professional status.
Members were consulted globally and it became clear that many had qualified before any requirement for expertise in AI-powered valuation tools, net zero building assessments or climate risk analysis.
聽The revised CPD approach aims to uphold professional standards and strengthen professional accountability by ensuring members can demonstrate how their ongoing learning translates into better service delivery, sound professional judgment and protection of public interest.
The new聽 logs CPD hours and provides reminders to keep up to date.
RICS director of professional standards Christine O鈥橰ourke said: 鈥淩ICS professionals are trusted to give the public and their clients accurate, up-to-date advice, and that trust depends on our members staying current as the industry evolves.
聽鈥淲hether it's understanding how climate risks affect property values, applying new regulations, or using emerging technologies responsibly, surveyors need to keep learning throughout their careers - it's about demonstrating you have the relevant expertise to serve your clients and protect the public properly.
鈥淭he response to our consultation showed members understand this responsibility. They want a system that helps them stay sharp and responsive to change, because they know the public deserves nothing less from a chartered professional.鈥�
The new framework is in effect now, with the member app rolling out to all RICS professionals globally.鈥�