Maintain Registration (CPD)
Maintain Registration (CPD)
Maintaining professional competence is essential in the fast-changing environment of wholesale energy markets.
Market structures evolve, regulations change and new products emerge. Chartered Professionals therefore maintain their registration through Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
CPD ensures that registered professionals remain knowledgeable, competent and aware of their responsibilities.
Why CPD matters
Continuous professional development supports both individual professionals and the wider market.
For professionals, CPD helps maintain expertise and awareness of evolving market practices.
For the industry, CPD contributes to maintaining high standards of competence and responsible market participation.
Areas of professional development
CPD activities typically focus on topics relevant to wholesale energy markets, including:
- regulatory developments and market rules
- market integrity and compliance
- trading practices and market structures
- risk management and portfolio management
- emerging products and technologies
These activities help professionals stay current in a rapidly evolving market environment.
Forms of CPD
CPD can take many forms, including:
- professional training programmes
- workshops and seminars
- accredited courses
- industry conferences
- specialised market training
The goal is to ensure ongoing learning and professional awareness.
Professional responsibility
Maintaining registration under the Charter requires professionals to take responsibility for their continued development.
By actively participating in CPD activities, Chartered Professionals demonstrate their commitment to maintaining competence, professionalism and ethical behaviour.
Continued recognition
Professionals who fulfill the CPD requirements maintain their status as Chartered Professionals.
This continued recognition signals that they remain up-to-date with developments in the wholesale energy markets and continue to meet the standards set by the Charter.
Learn more
If you are interested in becoming a Chartered Professional or would like more information about CPD requirements, explore the other sections in the Professionals area.