Wednesday, 05 February 2025 | press-release
04 February 2025, The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offerings following a stakeholder engagement session held on 24 January 2025. The meeting, which took place via Zoom, brought together representatives from SACAP and Voluntary Associations (VAs) to discuss challenges and advancements in the CPD framework.
Key discussions centred around the results of a recent CPD survey, which highlighted the need for more accessible, cost-effective learning opportunities. With 164 out of 169 surveyed professionals confirming participation in CPD activities, a strong preference for online learning formats was evident. However, concerns were raised about financial and time constraints affecting professionals’ ability to engage in CPD.
SACAP is taking proactive steps to enhance CPD
offerings by:
To address concerns regarding CPD certification,
SACAP will implement measures to standardise certificate issuance timelines and
integrate certification systems with professional profiles. SACAP remains
committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional
excellence in the architectural profession. professionals are encouraged to
participate in the upcoming survey and provide feedback to shape the future of
CPD.