CPD mark for employers and professional development providers

About the CPD mark

Continuing professional development is an integral part of applying for and maintaining Chartered Geographer (CGeog) accreditation.

The Society offers a CPD mark – the Assessed for CGeog logo – to recognise activities that support geographers in their professional development, for example in developing the competencies and articulations described in the Chartered Geographer Framework of Competencies or in teaching skills and knowledge specific to one of geography’s sub-disciplines. 

The use of the Assessed for CGeog logo raises the profile of the these activities, highlighting their relevance for Chartered Geographer and other professional accreditations, and suggests an allocation of CPD points or hours that could be claimed by participants in their CPD log.

Courses and events that are approved to use the Assessed for CGeog logo and text have been assessed by a Chartered Geographer scheme Assessor to determine their suitability, with reference to the Chartered Geographer Framework of Competencies. 

 

Finding Assessed for CGeog CPD

Professional development opportunities for geographers may take many forms and come from many different disciplinary or professional backgrounds – what’s important is that you select CPD opportunities that allow you to develop your skills and knowledge and apply them in your work to have a greater impact. Explore our advice on selecting, undertaking and reflecting on CPD. There are many excellent development opportunities that have not adopted our optional CPD mark.

Looking for the Assessed for CGeog logo, or the Approved CPD Provider logo will reassure you that the Society has assessed and approved use of the logo, and that the content and delivery of the course has been determined suitable for Chartered Geographers and others.

The Society has assessed and approved use of the CPD mark for a range of courses from the following employers and training providers: 

• WSP

• OHES Adler and Allen

• Eurogeographics

• Esri

• GIS 247

• GeoPlace

• Cartographer Studios Ltd

• Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

If you would like to check whether a particular training course or professional development opportunity has been assessed specifically for Chartered Geographer, please contact cgeog@rgs.org.

 

Have your professional development recognised

If you are an employer or training provider delivering professional development to geographers and would like your professional development activity assessed for Chartered Geographer, please contact cgeog@rgs.org. We also welcome questions and informal enquiries before completing the form – just get in touch.

The Society recognises CPD across a range of topics, and for varying modes of delivery. Internal staff training may be eligible for recognition, alongside external courses and events.

The CPD points awarded by the Society for the purposes of Assessed for CGeog as a guide for Chartered Geographers may vary from those indicated by other CPD certifications and accreditations. This should be clearly indicated if it is the case.

Professional development that is assessed as suitable for Chartered Geographer is permitted to use the Assessed for CPD logo and text.