CPD for Licensed Professionals in the Philippines

CPD for Licensed Professionals in the Philippines

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is required of PRC-licensed professionals under RA 10912, the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016. Your Professional Identification Card (PIC) is renewed every three years, and CPD is part of the renewal.

How many units you need

The number of CPD units depends on your profession and on PRC's current CPD rules, which have changed several times since RA 10912 took effect. PRC has reduced the required units in recent years, and under PRC Resolution No. 2200, s. 2026, it will accept a CPD undertaking for PIC renewal until December 31, 2026 (you commit to completing your units instead of submitting them all upfront).

Check your profession's current requirement on prc.gov.ph or with the CPD Council for your board before you plan your cycle.

What counts as CPD

Formal learning

• Seminars, workshops and conventions by accredited providers
• Accredited online courses and webinars
• Postgraduate studies

Other activities (rules vary by profession)

• Self-directed learning accredited by your CPD Council
• Publishing, research and presenting at professional events
• Teaching and mentoring
• Accredited in-house training by employers

Only activities from PRC-accredited CPD providers (or otherwise recognized under your board's rules) count. Check accreditation before you pay.

Who provides CPD

• Accredited professional organizations for your profession
• Universities and colleges
• Accredited review centers and training firms
• Employers with accredited in-house programs

Renewing your PRC ID

1. Earn and keep records of your CPD units during the three-year cycle (or use the undertaking while PRC accepts it)
2. Apply for renewal online through PRC's LERIS
3. Pay the renewal fee
4. Claim or receive your renewed ID

Common mistakes

Leaving it to the last months

Cramming all your units at the end is stressful, and popular programs fill up. Spread them across the cycle.

Paying for non-accredited programs

Always confirm the provider and the specific program are accredited.

Missing the renewal date

Practicing with an expired ID can get you into trouble with your board and your employer. Renew on time.

Losing certificates

Keep digital and paper copies of every CPD certificate.

Employed vs self-employed

Employed: many employers pay for CPD or run accredited in-house training. Ask before paying yourself.

Self-employed: budget for CPD yourself. It's a legitimate professional expense; ask your accountant how to record it for tax.

Make it worth your time

Treat CPD as real learning, not just compliance:

• Pick topics outside your daily routine
• Learn about regulatory changes in your field
• Use events to build your network
• Mix online and in-person programs

Where Super Tutor fits

Super Tutor is for reviewing for the licensure exam itself, not for CPD. If you're still preparing for your board, see every exam Super Tutor covers.

What to read next

• PRC board exam application process
• Self-employed licensed professional taxes

Sources: RA 10912; PRC Resolution No. 2200, s. 2026.