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CPD Requirements for RIBA

Architects and architectural professionals in the United Kingdom and Ireland require CPD hours or activities to maintain their professional designation. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to contain all the hours and credits you need, in one place. The courses on LearnFormula may be counted towards professionally relevant, structured, verifiable learning activities. It is the student's responsibility to validate whether an activity is an eligible educational activity for their professional development requirements based on their own learning needs.

Requirements Overview

Last updatedAug 21, 2026
scheduleCPD Requirement
35/year
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December 31
cycleRequirements Cycle
Annual
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2 CPD hours of Architecture for Social Purpose2 CPD hours of Health, safety and wellbeing2 CPD hours of Business, clients and services2 CPD hours of Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance2 CPD hours of Procurement and contracts2 CPD hours of Sustainable architecture2 CPD hours of Inclusive environments2 CPD hours of Places, planning and communities2 CPD hours of Building conservation and heritage2 CPD hours of Design, construction and technology

Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CPD Requirements – Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Annual CPD Requirements

All practicing RIBA Chartered Members must complete 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) each calendar year. Of these, at least 20 hours must cover the 10 RIBA Core Curriculum topics, with a minimum of 2 hours per topic annually.

Structured vs. Informal CPD

CPD activities may be either structured (e.g. instructor-led courses, webinars with outcomes) or informal (e.g. reading, podcasts, research). Members should aim for at least half of their annual CPD to be structured where possible.

Course Eligibility

CPD does not have to come from RIBA or be accredited or approved by RIBA. Members may complete CPD from any credible provider, as long as it is relevant to their professional development needs and circumstances.

Recordkeeping & Compliance

All CPD must be recorded using the official RIBA online CPD recording tool. This is the only accepted method of submission, and alternative logs or proof are not accepted. Member records are subject to audit. CPD must be tracked separately for each professional body where applicable.

LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Royal Institute of British Architects. For full details, visit: https://www.architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/cpd/fulfilling-your-cpd-obligations


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