About The GIA CPD Point-System



7 SUCCESS STEPS
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Details of Categories
A Description of the Categories
TAKING A QUIZ ( Category A)
Earn a total of 5 points by taking the GIA CPD quizzes based on structured seminars. Minimum 80% score – 4 Points Attendance – 1 point
View all eventsSelf Study (Category C)
When reading articles or books, watching architecture related videos, having Formal discussions with colleagues or clients, or even getting coached earn points for participating in any of these activities with specified purpose and used knowledgeable resources.Free Listening to claim a CPD to listen to several free online episodes.Touring Undertake an architectural related tour.Claim maximum 4 CPD points for time spent on this as “selfstudy” or “free listening”. 0.5 point per episode of listening
View all eventsVolunteer Service (Category E)
Earn up to 2 points by Volunteering for
A GIA organized event
Elected officer
Committee member ( work stream, ethics, disciplinary etc.)
Attendance (Category G)
Attend a minimum of 3 GIA events a year for 3 points.
( masters & lecture series , tours etc)
Earn points for each day at GIA AGM
Formal Academic Educational or Continuing Education (Category B)
Earn up to 5 points by undertaking or teaching courses related to Architecture. Transcript or score report is required for confirmation.
View all eventsNew Knowledge Creation ( Category D)
Author or coauthor articles, books or newsletters, create and present a webinar, seminar, podcast or an Architecture course.Every hour spent in preparing and delivering these activities is equal to 1 CPDCPD points claimed in this category count toward the maximum point of 4
View all eventsWork Experience (Category F)
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