THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS
AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Your CPD form can be completed electronically in WORD saved and sent as an attachment to Terry Edwards or if you prefer you can download and post the PDF format to Terry Edwards, Services Officer, The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Catherine Richards House, 16 Nelson Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EF, UK.

The Time-based Scheme

This is essentially a variation on the original IMA CPD scheme. However, the distinction between mathematical and non-mathematical has replaced the original emphasis on formal and informal learning.

How much CPD should I do?
The minimum CPD requirement is 50 hours over the reporting year period of which at least 40 hours should involve activities with a mathematical basis or content.

The mathematically-based CPD should consist of at least three different activities or themes to ensure a broad perspective rather than an in-depth appreciation of a limited topic. Actual professional development may well exceed the 50 hours: for example to gain competence in a foreign language or a complex mathematical software package may well require more than 50 hours in a year, but one activity cannot meet the year's full CPD requirement.

We advise you to maintain a career logbook in parallel with the CPD record. This should contain details of work completed including papers and technical reports, project and contract involvement, achievements, personal contribution to successful outcomes, responsibility for technical, budgetary and staff management.

The Scheme
Overall, you should record a minimum of 50 hours of CPD of which a minimum of 40 hours should have a mathematical content. Ideally, your professional development should comprise a range of activities to provide a balanced profile. In summary, your record should include a listing of activities in two categories:

	1. Mathematically related (formal & informal)	40 hours (minimum)
	2. Non-mathematical CPD	10 hours (minimum)

	Item 1 should consist of at least three separate activities, although something like a full or part time degree course would consist of a number of separate topics.

Members may exceed the total time allocation of 50 hours. Record the total time spent in an activity, as well as the actual time devoted to CPD. If these guidelines are not clear, remember that the objective is to have a balanced mix of activities.

The Forms
You can find the MEMBER RECORD CPD1 in Word or PDF
For an example CPD Record Form click here

If you are a Chartered Scientist and working towards eventual revalidation, you should use a modified version MEMBER RECORD CPD3 in Word or PDF

You will also need to refer to the Chartered Mathematician competence codes listed in document CPD5 in Word and PDF

Questions about CPD
If you have any questions or wish to discuss your CPD, you can email Terry Edwards or telephone him on 01702 356112