The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released Resolution No. 2013-774, Series of 2013, which contains the Revised Guidelines on the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for all Registered and Licensed Professionals (includes Real Estate Service and Real Estate Sales Persons).
With 21 pages, it could take a long time to read the revised guidelines, but we came up with a summary of its salient features, along with the full text which can be found below.
Salient features
One of the most important part of the revised guidelines is that the number of units required to renew a professional license is now 45 units, instead of 60 units. If a person is taking units only for the sake of compliance, then the reduction in units is a welcome development considering the savings in seminar fees.
Another welcome development is the addition of other ways to earn credit units aside from attending live seminars. For example, one can get units from self-directed learning activities. “Self-directed learning” is defined as “learning activities such as on-line trainings, local/international seminars/non-degree courses, institution/company-sponsored training programs, and the like which did not undergo CPD accreditation but may be applied for and awarded CPD units by the respective CPD Councils.”
Seeing that the internet is really here to stay, I think it’s good that we are allowed to learn from various resources all over the internet world. Personally, though, I still prefer face-to-face interaction.
Post-graduate academic studies and the authorship of books may likewise be awarded CPD units.
Real Estate Salespersons
With regard to real estate salespersons, the number of units for renewal is now 30 units. I was actually confused if the original 12 units required to apply for accreditation as a real estate salesperson has been increased to 30 units, but it appears that for initial application, 12 units are required and for renewal, 30 units.
Full text of PRC Resolution No. 2013-774, Series of 2013
To read the full text of No. 2013-774, Series of 2013, just click on the image below (opens in new window).
Alternately, you can also download the full text through this link.
Source: PRC Website
What do you think?
I believe this resolution goes back to the essence of continuing professional development programs, and that is to improve the quality of our professionals. Ideally, this need not be imposed and the professionals should have the initiative to pursue continuous learning. However, I understand that a little push to ensure compliance is helpful.
This resolution is also welcome in that the financial burden of paying for seminars is lessened, and there are other ways to get the required credit units without paying anything.
Having said that, for those who need units for renewal and who prefer to have face-to-face interaction with a teacher and classmates, REBAP-LMP still has one last seminar on October 19, 2013. Topics and details may be found here.
What do you think about this development? Let me know in the comments.
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this is too much.. why not create more jobs for unemployed professionals…
Need Info!!
Goodmorning Maam/Sir
Im a Licensed Pharmacist, I just want to ask if we will be required to present CPE/CPD points before we could renew our license? How many points are required? thanks po..
yong mga siminars dyan by association conducting for CPE,maawa naman kayo sa kanila hindi naman lahat sa allied profession may pera na katulad nyo,at yan po ang tutuoo. May CPE pa May CPD pa…masyadong magastos po mga sir mga madam.ini iwasan nga natin ang corruption dito. Puro pa pogi lang yan siminars. Hindi naman tayo umaasinso. Yong continuing Eduction na ginawa dapat, ang sales person ma up grade at be come real estate broker or appraiser pero hindi naman…yan ay hindi maganda. dapat lang yan sa mga professionals. salamat
real estate person are not registered professionals,for me no need cpe,or cpd .because ,kawawa naman sila walang income. not like real estate broker at,appraiser……that is the reality mga sir at madam. salamat po
Is there already approved and accredited CPD Provider/s? Will anyone post the list if there’s any or the certified providers post their certificates of accreditation?
im happy to this new development on CPD, previously named CPE
but observing that one of the listed profession which required no of CPD units of 45 is REAL ESTATE SERVICE.
in view of this, may we be clarified if the 45 is applicable to the holder of PRC license with two (2) or three (3) (REB, REA, REC) which belongs to the |Real Estate Service Profession , meaning, if i am a holder of two or three licenses under the Real |Estate |Service Profession , i am only required to comply the 45 units an not on individual licenses|? pls..
Very good news!
Especially for those (like me) who are required to renew their license this coming 2014.
However, I’m not sure about how “self-directed learning” will get processed/approved so maybe I’ll stick with the traditional and approved CPE units.