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CPD Framework

SPM Continuing Professional Development Handbook v2.0 (July 2024)

Annual CPD Requirements by Accreditation Tier

TierAccreditationCPD Points / Year
Tier 4Associate Project Manager (AssocPM)8
Tier 3Certified Project Manager (CPM)15
Tier 2Professional Project Manager (PPM)18
Tier 1Professional Project Director (PPD)20
A

Component A — Formal Training

Cat.ActivityCriteriaCPD Points
1aQualified formal study coursesRelevant post-graduate, diploma or certificate courses on project management or construction management related fields
e.g. MSc (Project Management)
1 point per contact hour
(capped at 40 pts/year)
1bShort courses, conferences, workshops, seminars, in-house training & lecturesRelevant to project management and accredited by SPM1 point per contact hour (non-SPM courses)*
SPM-conducted: ×1.5 factor

* Relevant Factor for Category 1b

External courses relevant to the PM Skill Training Areas below carry a factor of 1. Courses relevant to the BE Industry but not listed below carry a factor of 0.5 (capped at 4 pts/course).

People ManagementProfessional Ethics in PM PracticeStrategic Planning – Project Execution PlanCommunication & Documentation ManagementRisk & Change ManagementTime & Resource ManagementDesign ManagementProcurement Planning and ManagementCost & Contracts ManagementQuality ManagementConstruction ManagementHandover Management and Project ClosureContemporary Issues in BEISustainability in Design and ConstructionResource ChallengesHealth & Safety (WSHA, DfSP)ProductivityDeveloping PM Interpersonal Skills
B

Component B — Contributions to PM Practice

Cat.ActivityCriteria / ExamplesCPD Points
2aMember of Board related to BECI or SPM CouncilRegular attendance. e.g. BCA, URA, HDB, LTA, JTC, NEA and other statutory boards related to BE&CI6 pts per 12-month involvement (max combined 8 pts from 2a + 2b)
2bSPM Working Committee MemberRegular attendance, endorsed by working committee chairman4 pts per 12-month involvement (max combined 8 pts from 2a + 2b)
2cMember of relevant professional associationse.g. Member of Association of CIJC2 pts
2dMember of other relevant committeese.g. Property or facilities development / management committee of VWO, NGO, community organisations2 pts
33,000-word article published in SPM newsletter or equivalent journalRelevant technical or PM knowledge/skills article4 pts per article
31,500-word short paper on personal PM project experienceShowcases project management learning2 pts per paper
3Pro-bono advisory role as PMContribution of relevant technical or management knowledge4 pts per 12-month period