Initial Professional
Development FAQ
What is IPD? Must I be a Graduate member for two years before I can
Initial Professional Development (IPD) is a one-off assessment register for IPD?
process that all Graduate members of IOSH must complete No, you do not. Once you have become a Graduate member
before transferring to Chartered membership. It is separated of IOSH, you can register for the IPD process. All members are
into three sections: given two years to complete the first stage of the IPD process
- Skills Development Portfolio (SDP) and/or Electronic Open (SDP and/or EOA). This does NOT include the CPD audit or PRI.
Assessment (EOA)
- CPD audit I’ve completed my SDP and/or EOA. What happens now?
- Peer Review Interview (PRI) You will be emailed by IOSH to inform you that you have
completed the first stage of your IPD, and that your CPD will
What is the difference between IPD and CPD? be audited shortly. Once you have passed the CPD audit you
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an online will receive an email asking you to book your PRI.
diary which is used to track career progress and professional
development. IPD is a process that assesses your skills and What is the PRI?
experience in health and safety. The PRI is a one-hour assessment of your skills, knowledge
and experience in health and safety. It will be conducted
Can I register for IPD online? by three Chartered Members or Chartered Fellows who are
To register for IPD please contact the customer service centre IOSH volunteers. You will be asked eight questions which
on +44 116 257 3198. The cost of registration for IPD is £160. are based on:
There is a separate charge for the PRI: £80 if it takes place in - your IPD journey
Leicester and £95 at all other locations. - your core skills as a safety practitioner
- the IOSH Code of Conduct.
Can I choose my IPD route?
The IPD route you take is based on the qualification you have You will also be asked to complete a 10-minute presentation
achieved to reach Graduate membership. based on your health and safety background and future goals.
This will be presented at the beginning of your interview.
How long does it take to complete the IPD process
and achieve Chartered membership?
How long it takes to complete is entirely up to you. There
have been members who have completed the process within
six to nine months of registering for IPD.
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