Working to further the professionalisation of the FM industry is of paramount importance to FMANZ. That’s why our Continual Professional Development (CPD) programme is invaluable to members and the wider industry. It is your pathway to professionalism and to advancing your career. By taking part, you’ll expand your skillset, stay up to date with current trends and technologies and have your qualifications and experience rewarded. Read on to find out what the programme is and how it works or skip to the helpful FAQ section below.
What Is the CPD Programme?
Our annual CPD programme is a tailored programme of learning aligned to the 13 core skills identified in our professional competency framework. Members can accrue CPD points for a variety of FMANZ and non-FMANZ activities, including seminars, webinars, podcasts, FM Summit, conferences, workshops, professional reading, mentoring and tertiary study. One CPD point is equivalent to approximately one hour of learning.
We encourage all members to aim for a minimum of 20 CPD points per year from a range of FMANZ and non-FMANZ activities.
Note: Non-FMANZ activities must be within an FM’s scope of practice to be considered for CPD points. Look for activities that align with our professional competency framework.
Who Should Take Part?
- Certified members (CFMANZ) – your status and benefits are dependent on you attaining a minimum of 20 CPD points in two out of three years. Find out more here.
- Associate (AFMANZ) or Professional Member (PFMANZ) – if you want to progress to a higher membership level, you should be actively participating in the programme.
- All members – continuing professional development is essential for professionalisation of the FM industry, so staying up to date with current trends and technologies, and advancing your career is extremely important. We therefore encourage all members to aim for a minimum of 20 CPD points per year.
Download our CPD Guide…
Our Responsibilities
- FMANZ is committed to delivering a CPD programme that is robust, varied and meets the needs of our members at different levels. We strive to be innovative, while ensuring we’re addressing core FM competencies as outlined in our professional competency framework.
- We’ll keep a tally of points accrued through attendance of FMANZ events, and our Professional Development Manager will assess and allocate points for any non-FMANZ activities submitted for consideration.
Your Responsibilities
- Select from a range of FMANZ and non-FMANZ CPD activities throughout the year to attain a minimum of 20 points.
- Register for these events and ensure you attend.
- Provide evidence of attendance at non-FMANZ events through the online member portal. (We will automatically record your CPD points for FMANZ activities)
Accrual of Points – How it Works
FMANZ CPD activity – once you’ve participated in an FMANZ CPD activity, we’ll verify your attendance and automatically allocate points earned.
Please note if you view a recording of an FMANZ activity after the event, for example, an FMANZ webinar, you are responsible for claiming your CPD points via the member portal.
Non-FMANZ CPD activity – if the activity is not run by FMANZ, you will need to submit evidence of participation via the online member portal for approval. Evidence should include confirmation of attendance, duration, provider, and the professional competency(ies) to which the activity relates.
Points accrual – points will be applied pro-rata where members have been active for less than 12 months of a calendar year (1 January – 31 December).
We encourage participation in a range of different CPD activities, but recognise that individuals have different learning styles, and that travel, or resource constraints may limit attendance at ‘in-person’ events. However, at least 5 CPD points per year must be obtained by attending an ‘in-person’ event.
If you earn more than 20 points in 12 months, we will carry over a maximum of five points to the following year.
You can check on your points and CPD status by logging in to the member portal.
What Activities Count & How Many CPD Points Will I Earn?
You can earn CPD points from any combination of the following activities…
N.B. at least 5 CPD points must be obtained by attending an ‘in-person’ event unless an exemption is agreed with our Professional Development Manager (for example, for travel/location/resource constraints; disability or family commitments).
FMANZ Events
CPD points for FMANZ activities will automatically be added to your tally (with the exception of activities viewed after the event), but you will need to apply for CPD points for non-FMANZ activities. You can do this any time (and check your points balance) by logging in to the member portal.
Non-FMANZ Events
If the activity is not run by FMANZ, you’ll need to submit evidence of participation via the online member portal for approval. Evidence should include confirmation of attendance, duration, provider, and the professional competency(ies) to which the activity relates.
Aligned Industry Association Events
FMANZ has identified several industry associations that host learning events we consider are naturally within an FM’s scope of practice, and strongly aligned with a specific competency within our professional competency framework.
A list of these associations is available on our downloadable CPD Guide.
Non-aligned Industry Associations
Learning activities undertaken with non-aligned industry associations or private training providers must include supporting evidence of the content that demonstrates they are within an FM’s scope of practice, and strongly aligned with a specific competency in our professional competency framework to be considered for CPD points. Allocation of CPD points for non-aligned industry associations or private training providers will be at the discretion of the Professional Development Manager.
Even if the activity is not strongly aligned to a specific competency, the Professional Development Manager, at their discretion, may consider the activity to be of professional value and still qualify for pro-rata CPD points.
FM Specific Tertiary Education
If a member is enrolled in the Massey University FM Diploma/ Post Graduate Diploma and completing at least one tertiary paper in any year, they will be able to claim a maximum of 15 CPD points per calendar year.
Other comparable FM tertiary papers may still qualify for pro-rata CPD points at the discretion of the Professional Development Manager.
Other Qualifying Activities
There are some self-directed activities that would be considered within an FM’s scope of practice and strongly aligned with a specific competency in our professional competency framework.
To qualify for CPD points, a member must include supporting evidence of the activity and a brief overview of the learning that demonstrates the alignment. Approval will be at the discretion of the Professional Development Manager.
CPD Points at a Glance
| EVENT OR ACTIVITY TYPE | MAXIMUM CPD POINTS PER ACTIVITY | MAXIMUM CPD POINTS PER YEAR |
| FMANZ SUMMIT | 6 points per day | 12 points |
| FMANZ NATIONAL SERIES | 1 point | N/A |
| AFTER 5 EDUCATIONAL EVENT | 1 point | N/A |
| BRANCH SITE TOUR | 1 point | N/A |
| ONLINE WORKSHOP/COURSE/ MASTERCLASS | 1 point per hour | N/A |
| IN-PERSON WORKSHOP/COURSE/ MASTERCLASS | 3 points = half day; 6 points = full day | N/A |
| WEBINAR/ON-LINE SEMINAR | 1 point per hour | N/A |
| MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME (mentor or mentee) | 1 point per hour | 5 points |
| SELF-DIRECTED PROFESSIONAL READING/PODCASTS/VIDEO | 1 point per hour | 5 points |
| INDUSTRY CONFERENCE | 6 points per day | 12 points |
| MASSEY FM DIPLOMA | 15 points per paper | 15 points |
| MASSEY FM POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA | 15 points per paper | 15 points |
| OTHER TERTIARY STUDY | 15 points per paper | 15 points |
| APPLIED RESEARCH | 1 point per hour | 5 points |
Keeping Track of Your Points
You might find it helpful to create a register to keep track of your CPD points. Here is an example that may be of use.
Professional Learning List
Under our member-only resources, we’ve put together a learning list. If you’re looking for something to read, listen to or watch, we’ve listed some suggestions under each of our 13 professional competencies and ‘general learning’. We will be regularly adding to this list so keep checking back. And remember to record time spent reading/viewing/listening via the member portal; one hour = one CPD point.
Check/log your CPD points today…
Log in to the member portal to check your CPD points and enter details of non-FMANZ activities for approval.
What is the CPD programme?
Our annual CPD programme is a tailored programme of learning aligned to the 13 core skills identified in our professional competency framework. Members can accrue CPD points for a variety of FMANZ and non-FMANZ activities, including seminars, webinars, podcasts, FM Summit, industry conferences, workshops, professional reading, mentoring and tertiary study. Generally, one CPD point is equivalent to approximately one hour of learning.
Working to further the professionalisation of the FM industry is of paramount importance to FMANZ. That’s why our CPD programme is invaluable to members and the wider industry. It is your pathway to professionalism and to advancing your career. By taking part, you will expand your skillset, stay up-to-date with current trends and technologies and have your qualifications and experience rewarded.
Do I have to earn a certain number of CPD points per year?
Continuing professional development is valuable to your career progression and essential in keeping you up to date with industry information and innovation, so we encourage all members to aim for a minimum of 20 CPD points per year. Note that this is only mandatory however, for Certified members (CFMANZ), whose status and benefits are dependent on them attaining a minimum of 20 CPD points in two out of three years. Find out more here.
If you’re an Associate (AFMANZ) or Professional Member (PFMANZ) aiming to progress to a higher membership level, you should be actively participating in the programme.
How can I accrue CPD points?
Members can accrue CPD points for a variety of FMANZ and non-FMANZ activities, including seminars, webinars, podcasts, FM Summit, workshops, professional reading, mentoring and tertiary study. One CPD point is equivalent to approximately one hour of learning.
CPD points for FMANZ activities will automatically be added to your tally but you will need to apply for CPD points from non-FMANZ activities. You can do this any time (and check your points balance) by logging in to the member portal.
Note: Non-FMANZ activities must be within an FM’s scope of practice in order to be considered for CPD points. Look for activities that align with our professional competency framework. You can earn up to 15 points from non-FMANZ activities per year.
To encourage participation in a range of different CPD activities, no more than five points will be allocated per activity per year, excluding FM Summit and accredited FM tertiary papers.
How many CPD points do I get for each learning activity I take part in?
You can earn CPD points from a combination of the following activities. For a fuller understanding of points earned per activity and a list of aligned industries download our CPD Guide here.
| EVENT OR ACTIVITY TYPE | MAXIMUM CPD POINTS PER ACTIVITY | MAXIMUM CPD POINTS PER YEAR |
| FMANZ SUMMIT | 6 points per day | 12 points |
| FMANZ NATIONAL SERIES | 1 point | N/A |
| AFTER 5 EDUCATIONAL EVENT | 1 point | N/A |
| BRANCH SITE TOUR | 1 point | N/A |
| ONLINE WORKSHOP/COURSE/ MASTERCLASS | 1 point per hour | N/A |
| IN-PERSON WORKSHOP/COURSE/ MASTERCLASS | 3 points = half day; 6 points = full day | N/A |
| WEBINAR/ON-LINE SEMINAR | 1 point per hour | N/A |
| MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME (mentor or mentee) | 1 point per hour | 5 points |
| SELF-DIRECTED PROFESSIONAL READING/PODCASTS/VIDEO | 1 point per hour | 5 points |
| INDUSTRY CONFERENCE | 6 points per day | 12 points |
| MASSEY FM DIPLOMA | 15 points per paper | 15 points |
| MASSEY FM POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA | 15 points per paper | 15 points |
| OTHER TERTIARY STUDY | 15 points per paper | 15 points |
| APPLIED RESEARCH | 1 point per hour | 5 points |
Do I need to keep a tally of my CPD points or does FMANZ do that?
We will keep a tally of points accrued through attendance of FMANZ events – you don’t need to do anything except register and attend. Please note if you view a recording of an FMANZ activity after the event, for example, an FMANZ webinar, you are responsible for claiming your CPD points via the member portal.
If the activity is not run by FMANZ, you will need to submit evidence of participation via the online member portal for approval and provide the following details:
- Course name
• Course date
• Course offered by
• Course website
• Educational contact hours
• Presenter
• Description
Check out our CPD Guide for an overview of points accrual and keeping a tally. We recommend downloading it for future reference. Download here.
If you need any help logging your CPD, please contact membership@fmanz.org.
You can check on your points and CPD status by logging in to the member portal.
Over what period does the CPD year run?
The CPD year will follow the calendar year (1 January – 31 December).
What happens if I joined FMANZ partway through the year and need to earn 20 CPD points per annum?
If you have been an active member for less than 12 months of a financial year, CPD points will be applied pro-rata.
What happens if I earn more than 20 CPD points in a year?
If you earn more than 20 points in 12 months, we will carry over a maximum of five points to the following year.
How do I know whether a non-FMANZ CPD activity will earn me CPD points?
Check the content against the FMANZ Competency Framework. If it fits into any of the 13 competencies, log your CPD activity for approval via the member portal.
Do courses/workshops such as SiteSafe qualify for CPD points?
Yes under the Health and Safety competency.
Do in-house work training events qualify for CPD points?
Yes, provided they relate to one or more of the 13 competencies outlined in our professional competency framework.
How many points can I apply for in any one category?
We encourage participation in a range of different CPD activities, but recognise that individuals have different learning styles, and that travel/location/resource constraints may limit attendance at ‘in-person’ events. However, at least 5 CPD points per year must be obtained for attending an ‘in-person’ event unless an exemption is agreed with our Professional Development Manager.
How can I check how many CPD points I have accrued?
You can check on your points and CPD status by logging in to the member portal. If you need help logging in, please contact membership@fmanz.org.
Any special instructions for Certified members?
The FMANZ Board updated the CPD policy for Certified members in November 2021. This policy document should answer any questions you have, but feel free to contact us via the form below if you have any questions.
