CIOB Professional Development Programme

 The Professional Development Programme, which is also called PDP, is for those graduates or students who are working in the industry and want to progress to CIOB Chartered Membership.

This program helps to develop and evaluate occupational competency within a framework of support from your employer and a CIOB-approved assessor.

Generally, it takes between one and three years to complete this program, which is dependent on your circumstances and employer. During this time, you will assemble an online portfolio of work by which you can show that you fulfill the eligibility criteria across 12 units, including project planning and managing safety, health, and welfare in the workplace.

If you complete the PDP, you will be exempt from the CIOB Professional Review. This is following a Final Assessment by a membership panel, and you will be able to use the MCIOB designation.

The Professional Development Programme competencies are generic and can be applied to many different roles in the industry and all construction disciplines.

Taking up the PDP shouldn’t be a bar to transferring between job roles. It can even be beneficial for those who take up the program by providing an opportunity for a wider experience.

You will be able to get yourself registered for the PDP if you are a:

·        Graduate with a construction-related honors degree, which includes a non-recognized degree.

·        Graduate with a non-construction-related honors degree and is working within the industry.

·        Part-time student taking up a construction-related degree.

·        International graduate with recognized degrees or a CIOB membership via an Individual Assessment.

You will also be required to work in a suitable role like a junior management position within the built environment or construction industry.

 Benefits of the CIOB PDP:

The following are the benefits of taking part in the PDP:

·        It provides a seamless route to CIOB Chartered Membership.

·        It gives structure and support to your development whilst expanding your experience and knowledge.

·        A structured program providing you with feedback on your performance and progression.

·        It will help you develop skills to evaluate your performance and identify career progression opportunities within your company.

·        The PDP will also provide you with the flexibility to learn at your convenience.

·        You will have an opportunity to gain experience in different areas. 

Units and competencies:

Occupational competency:

The unit consists of:

·        Planning and organizing work

·        Managing safety and health

·        Managing quality

·        Knowledge of contractual, commercial, and legal issues

·        Implementing sustainable construction and development

Management competency:

The unit consists of:

·        Decision making

·        Managing information

·        Communication

·        Leadership strategic/financial management

·        Personal effectiveness at work

Professional competency:

The unit consists of:

·        Commitment to CPD

·        Professional judgment, responsibility, and commitment to the code of ethic

Participating in the Professional Development Programme:

You need to compile a portfolio of work to show that you satisfy the competency criteria within each unit. The proof that you collate can include reports, schedules, risk assessments, records, tender calculations, and plans. Essentially, any document that you have produced believing that it validates your capability can be used as proof.

You will get access to the CIOB e-platform that has an ample number of resources for you which include:

·        Beginning with your PDP.

·        How to use the e-platform and upload your proof.

·        Examples of evidence.

·        Helpful hints.

While there is not any training necessary for you to complete your Professional Development Programme, the CIOB regularly conducts free workshops which include how to navigate the e-platform and upload evidence.