Technical & Digital Competence
Software engineering, infrastructure, networks, cloud, databases and related computing disciplines.
Continuing Professional Development
Stay current. Stay competent. Keep learning.
ACPK’s CPD framework supports lifelong learning, ethical practice, professional relevance and measurable development across a rapidly changing computing profession.
Annual requirement
36 CPD points per calendar year.
The supplied ACPK CPD Policy establishes a consistent and auditable framework for maintaining knowledge, technical competence, professional judgement, ethical awareness and leadership capability. It links continuing development to professional recognition and good standing.
CPD structure
A balanced annual learning framework.
36
Total CPD Points
Minimum annual requirement for members subject to mandatory CPD.
24+
Structured CPD
Formal, measurable and verifiable learning relevant to professional practice.
12 MAX
Unstructured CPD
Self-directed and informal professional learning within the annual limit.
2 + 4
Priority Areas
Minimum 2 ethics points and 4 cybersecurity/privacy/emerging-technology points within the 36.
Learning domains
Professional development across the whole profession.
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
Cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, information security, resilience and digital trust.
Ethics & Responsible Technology
Professional ethics, AI ethics, public interest, digital inclusion and responsible innovation.
Research, Innovation & Leadership
Research, publications, innovation, standards development, leadership and change management.
Recognised activity
Learning can happen in many professional settings.
The supplied policy recognises approved conferences, seminars, workshops, webinars, masterclasses, formal courses, certification training, postgraduate study, presentations, publications, mentoring, workplace training, self-study and professional networking, subject to applicable evidence and caps.
Conferences & workshops
Certification training
Postgraduate study
Professional presentations
Publications & research
Mentoring & coaching
Public learning information
Explore professional standards and upcoming learning opportunities.
Member-only recording, statements and personal CPD dashboards are intentionally excluded from this public page.