Why We Need Continuing Professional Development

December 29, 2006
by News on the Block Editorial Team

Geraldine Shortall, MIRPM, a senior member of the Institute of Residential Property Management

(IRPM) Secretariat, examines the opportunities for continuing the professional development of residential property managers.




  • raising standards in this professional sector
  • providing individuals with independent accreditation as to their professional skills
  • aiding in the process of recruiting new entrants to the sector
  • assisting practitioners in assessing job applicant capabilities
  • generally improving the standing of the sector in the eyes of the public; and
  • providing opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

IRPM members


  • 134 are Affiliates
  • 312 are Associates
  • 290 are Members
  • 55 are Fellows

The next Part I examination will be held on 24th January 2007 and Part II on 2nd May 2007.
IRPM membership is recognised as demonstrating an individual’s commitment to their professionalism by sitting and passing the relevant examinations and gaining their portable qualification. More, however is required!

Continuing professional development


By committing to CPD, members:

  • improve their performance
  • increase their understanding of their job
  • ensure greater job satisfaction
  • progress their career prospects
  • develop their CV
  • command better salary and benefits
  • give substance and credibility to their professional standing

Education and training

The new series of ARMA Training Courses (many in conjunction with Southampton Solent University) will take place in February and March 2007 covering the following one day courses:

  • Introduction to Residential Property Management
  • Understanding Buildings
  • Health & Safety/Fire Safety Order
  • Enforcing Covenants
  • The RMC Structure & Statutory Duties, Company Law, Data Protection, Document Inspection
  • Understanding Residential Property

 

Management (a 2-day course)

Bibliography and information sources

Please note the syllabus and learning material for the Scottish exams are different as the law and other factors differ from those in England and Wales. The Distance Learning Pack that underpins the Part 1 exam is available electronically from the IRPM Secretariat.

The Institute of Residential Property Management www.irpm.org.uk

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