New CPD requirements for Revalidation

• Is the CPD offered online, in a training centre or both?

  The CPD programmes are completed online. If you choose to complete the DP Refresher and Competency Assessment Course instead, you will need to contact one of our accredited training centres directly f...

• What is included in the content of the NI approved CPD?

  Please be guided by the NI Standard, Volume 1, Annex K. See the standard here...

• Where can I enrol in a NI-approved CPD programme?

  There is a list of all NI-approved online CPD programmes and accredited training centres here...

• Do any activities listed in section 10.1 of IMCA 117 count towards the new CPD requirements?

  No, only NI-approved CPD programmes will be accepted towards DPO/DPVM certificate revalidation. For  the list of NI-approved CPD providers, please click here...

• Will a CPD programme provided by my employer count towards the new requirements?

  All CPD programmes used for the purpose of revalidating your DP certificate must be accredited by The Nautical Institute.  If you use a programme that is not accredited by us, we will not be able to a...

• Can I wait until just before I am due to revalidate my certificate to start the required CPD?

  You must prove CPD across all five years (or a number of years required depending on your certificate's expiration date)OR you will have to take The NI DP Refresher and Competency Assessment course in...

• When should I start my CPD?

  To ensure that you have all the requirements completed to revalidate your certificate on time, you should start your CPD as soon as you can....