Claimable CPD activities and evidence
In the table below we list the various categories of activity and output with the maximum number of CPD units claimable for each type of activity. The units can be pro-rated for part time faculty. Individuals cannot claim the same activity as evidence more than once. If a subscriber is entered into the annual audit, their evidence of CPD activities submitted must be supported by a reflective statement explaining how the activity contributed to their development.
| Activity/output | Indicative evidence |
| Qualification studies Undertaking further education studies including recognised qualifications at degree, award, certificate, diploma, and Masters levels such as PG Cert and MEd, or the HEA fellowships. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 20 units | Certificate from awarding body |
| Training programme participation (including relevant technology training) Attending open (short course) and in-company training plus other modes of training with Chartered ABS or other relevant training organisations. These can be face-to-face or online. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 20 units | Certificate of attendance Copy of signed register |
| Design of learning and teaching, including research-led teaching Reflection and development leading to the design and redesign of programmes, courses and learning materials, including face-to-face, blended and online learning and teaching. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 20 units | Institutional course approval documentation plus a reflective statement |
| Scholarly outputs specific to developing educational practice Authoring books, papers and articles for public publication, including producing formal conference papers and presentations for conference proceedings in relation to developing teaching practice. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 20 units | PDF of article URL of online journal Link to relevant repository |
| Event participation Attending events relevant to learning & teaching, excluding social or strictly networking meetings but including conferences, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, briefings, topical meetings, etc. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 15 units | Copy of signed register Acknowledgement of attendance by organiser |
| Imparting knowledge specific to developing educational practice Teaching, tutoring, lecturing and speaking including public presentations to conference and event audiences, as well as coaching and mentoring. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 15 units | Course handbook Lecture notes/handouts Conference proceedings Copy of mentoring forms (redacted) |
| Reflection and development Reading and reflection leading to development of outputs that are not covered elsewhere including those related to SoTL. This could include keeping up-to-date with subject knowledge in your discipline. For example: reflection about one’s personal development for the upcoming period by conducting a needs analysis. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 10 units | A reflective statement indicating how this led/will lead to the development of practice in the future |
| Academic Leadership Supporting strategic development of the department’s educational provision (undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degree programmes) in order to achieve excellence in this provision, and as appropriate ensuring that education provision is consistent with frameworks from the university/faculty/accrediting and professional bodies for quality and standards. Working to support sharing of good practice across/within the department. Engaging with, influencing and supporting colleagues within own department, including attending/chairing learning and teaching committees, setting up and monitoring appropriate mentoring schemes, taking a lead on internal events such as learning and teaching conferences. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 10 units | Minutes Letter from line manager A reflective statement indicating how this led/will lead to the development of practice in the future |
| Community contributions Active involvement in Chartered ABS working groups, examinations boards, advisory councils, regional boards, project groups or committees. Also includes participation in similar activities for other organisations and community groups (e.g. charitable trusts, school associations) where you are active in advancing business and management education. This could also include accrediting body contributions. Subscribers who are part of the CMBE Peer Review scheme can also claim here. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 5 units | Minutes Letter of appointment Contract of employment |
| Related private studies Extra-curricular studies or research contributing to your professional development over and above the routine demands of your work. Maximum units claimable per year: Up to 5 units | Certificate/evidence of completion A reflective statement indicating how this led/will lead to the development of practice in the future |
Non-claimable hours/activities
Any CPD activity, whether this is an hourly activity or another type of output, should be relevant to your role or specialism. Any activity that does not have a clear learning objective that relates to your role and specialism cannot be considered as appropriate CPD. In particular, the following types of activity cannot count towards your CPD requirements:
- Time spent travelling to CPD events
- Activities that do not have a clear link to development of an individual as a business and management educator. These could include networking, social events, informal team building or planning events and involvement on boards, committees or clubs that have little or no relevance to your professional role and are not relevant to business education
- “Business as usual” teaching and work
AMBE and CMBE Example Personas
In order to help you to think about how you will complete your CPD, we’ve developed some profiles of typical types of educator subscribed to the CMBE.
You can also view real-life examples of CPD undertaken by CMBEs here.
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