Continuous Professional Development

Adapt and Thrive

In a Changing World

Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or experienced professional, continuous learning is key to staying relevant in the built environment. Future-proof your career through structured CPD programs.

Architects

Up to 40 CPD points per cycle

Engineers

Minimum 25 credits required

Quantity Surveyors

Up to 17 points available

Construction Managers

Up to 50 points per cycle

Continuous Professional Development

BEC through its NGap Chapter offers workshops and short courses which enable you to level up your game and stay relevant. These skills are aligned with the Council for the Built Environment's framework for Continuous Professional Development.

BEC as a CPD partner across the Built Environment enables its partners and members to qualify for CPD points through workshop attendance, mentoring and other activities.

Professional development and continuous learning

BEC Alignment with CBE

Earn required CPD points through our structured programs and mentorship activities.

Architects

Earn CPD points through BEC activities including mentorship

CPD Points: Up to 40 points

Mentorship makes 5 CPD points per SACAP cycle

Engineers

Meet ECSA requirements through BEC programs

CPD Points: Minimum 25 credits

Per 5-year cycle for registration renewal

Quantity Surveyors

Earn points through coordinated activities

CPD Points: Up to 17 points

Mentorship contributes 10 CPD points (75 hours) per SACQSP cycle

Construction Managers

Achieve required points through BEC programs

CPD Points: Up to 50 points

Mentorship makes 10 CPD points (100 hours) per SACPCMP cycle

Future-Proof Your Career

The rapid advancements driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Building Information Modeling (BIM) revolution mean that the skills you acquire from universities and technical colleges today might quickly become outdated.

To secure your professional future, it's absolutely crucial to continuously adapt and update your skillset, ensuring your expertise remains relevant as technology evolves.

Your Path to Professional Registration

Follow our structured pathway to achieve professional recognition and career advancement.

Student Candidate

1

Begin your learning journey with foundational knowledge and academic excellence.

Academic FocusTheory BuildingSkill Foundation

Candidate Status

2

Gain practical experience through structured mentorship and real-world projects.

Practical ExperienceMentorshipIndustry Exposure

Professional Registration

3

Achieve full accreditation and recognition as a qualified professional in your field.

Full AccreditationProfessional StatusCareer Advancement

Continuous Development

4

Maintain and enhance your professional standing through ongoing CPD activities.

CPD PointsLifelong LearningIndustry Leadership

Ready to Advance Your Career?

Join hundreds of professionals who have accelerated their careers through BEC programs and earned valuable CPD points.