Engineering Careers, Training and CPD

Career Development for Engineers

The Society is committed to it members' career development and in support of this actively promotes life-long learning in the form of CPD.

Although many engineers and technicians will have achieved a formal education, changes in technology and business practice means that professional competence must be enhanced on an ongoing basis.

CPD is essential to maintaining and developing professional competence. It helps you learn how to apply your knowledge and understanding and apply professional judgment. Any formal or informal learning activity is recognised as CPD as long as it is business-related and as long you can demonstrate what you have learnt.

Visit the Professional Development Record page to download the SOE PDR.

Examples of CPD

Manufacturer and product courses
On the job learning
Private reading and study
In-house conferences, etc
SOE centre, regional or national events
Academic studies including vocational qualifications, e.g. technical; management; contract law; IT/computing; safety; languages
Professional institutional committee work
Writing of papers and articles
Occasional lecturing
Distance learning
Assisting and supporting others

For more details or advice please contact the Head of Membership & Professional Standards, Mark Organ, by email careers@soe.org.uk or by telephone on
0207 630 6666.