Changes to CPD: everything you need to know with Olga Turner Baker MRICS and Charles Golding MRICS #233

As RICS introduces the refreshed continuing professional development (CPD) framework effective from January 2026, it’s important to know what this means for day‑to‑day professional practice. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Charles Golding MRICS is joined by Olga Turner Baker MRICS to set the scene for those changes, and explore how the new RICS Member App can help keep professionals up to speed on their CPD throughout the year.This episode of the RICS podcast covers:What has and hasn’t changed in the RICS CPD framework for 2026The shift from not only counting hours, but also focusing on relevant, adequate and appropriate CPDThe introduction of mandatory topics on sustainability, AI/technology, and ethical and professional standardsHow to plan and record CPD more effectively, including practical strategies to avoid the year‑end rush and recognise more of the learning you already doUsing the new RICS Member App and online resources to plan, track and document CPD and learning outcomesInformation about the new CPD app and where to download it https://www.rics.org/surveyor-careers/career-development/continuing-professional-developmentOlga Turner Baker MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-turner-baker-mrics-well-ap-non-exec-director-128b5729/Charles Golding MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-golding-23512b175/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/