ICE CPD Framework

Part of how we do this is through our professional qualification and ongoing commitment to competence and professionalism through continuing professional development (CPD).

ICE’s CPD framework was developed by the ICE Professionalism Panel in consultation with ICE’s expert networks. The framework presents themes with recommended learning content for professionally qualified ICE members to undertake as part of their annual CPD.

ICE’s CPD guidance provides further details to support you in preparing your CPD plan.

Why has the ICE introduced the framework?

The initial catalyst for introducing the framework was ICE's 2018 In Plain Sight report, which recommended topics covering risk management and public safety in which civil engineers must continue to demonstrate competency if they are to play their role in improving society.

Although, safety is an important challenge for civil engineers, the framework has been broadened to include themes such as delivery excellence, decarbonisation, and nature and resilience.

Who is the framework for?

The framework is aimed at professionally qualified members, those holding a CEng, IEng or EngTech qualification.

However, the themes may also be relevant to members from other membership grades to cover as part of their professional development. 

How to apply the framework

There are seven themes covered in the CPD Framework. The ICE invites professionally qualified members to introduce the themes in the framework into their CPD planning. Each theme has learning content that members can complete as part of their professional development.

Over the course of each year, the ICE will release CPD learning content that aligns with the themes in the framework. Access to the learning content on the ICE Knowledge Hub is an ICE member benefit and is available to all members online.

The framework consists of a section of primary themes and additional themes. Members are invited to self-select from the sections below according to what is most relevant to them.

Primary themes

Additional themes

ICE Knowledge Hub

To complete these activities, members will need to access the ICE Knowledge Hub.

Members should log in using their membership number and create a new password when accessing the knowledge hub for the first time.

To create a new password, members should click the ‘Forgot your password?’ button and enter their ICE membership number. They will receive an email to the email address registered on “MyICE” which will enable them to set up their new password.