Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the mandatory continuing education programme required for PRC licence renewal. CPD ensures licensed professionals maintain current knowledge in their field throughout their careers.
Credit requirements vary by profession:
- Most professions: 15-45 CPD units per 3-year cycle
- Some specialised professions higher (medical specialties)
Where to earn CPD credits:
- Accredited seminars, conferences, workshops
- Online courses from PRC-accredited providers
- Authoring articles, books, research
- Teaching at accredited institutions
- Professional association events
What it means for you:
- Plan ahead — accumulate credits gradually, don't cram before renewal
- Cost varies: free internal seminars to ₱5,000+ for major conferences
- Track credits via your CPD provider records + PRC portal
- Failure to comply = blocked renewal + temporary practice restriction
Common gotchas:
- Some professions are stricter than others
- Credits expire if not used in renewal cycle
- Online providers must be PRC-accredited (verify before enrolling)