CPD requirements

Members and Fellows must do at least 30 hours of CPD each membership year. Associates must do at least 20 hours. Students and Retired members have no requirement.

Structured and unstructured CPD

At least 10 of your hours must be structured CPD, such as courses, webinars and conferences. The rest can be unstructured, such as reading or self-study.

The CPD year

The CPD year runs with the membership year, from 1 October to 30 September. Hours can't be carried over to the next year.

Good to know

• You can log CPD on the go with the SFTI members' app, available for iPhone and Android.
• Network events with a talk or workshop count as structured CPD.
• Interpreters can count assignment preparation as unstructured CPD, up to 5 hours a year.

Downloads

• CPD log template (Excel, 35 KB)
• Reflective notes guide (PDF, 120 KB)

Page last reviewed 29 January 2026