Preparing for Professional Registration
Online event
About
Professional Registration can enhance you career prospects by recognising your skills and experience and demonstrating your commitment to professionalism. These professional qualifications are peer assessed and internationally recognised. The IET is licensed by the Engineering Council to assess applicants and award the following titles CEng, IEng, EngTech and ICTTech.
This 5.5 hour course has been designed over two days and will take you through the requirements of UK-SPEC and the process of preparing and submitting an application for Professional Registration. You will learn how to plan, record and review your professional development as you progress towards registration, including how to assess your skills level against the relevant framework and how those supporting you can help along the way. In your homework you will be able to assess your work experience against the set competences in the UKSPEC ready to share with the group the following day, the homework should take approximately 1 hour.
After the course, you will recieve ongoing support from our Professional Registration team, who possesses comprehensive knowledge of the requirements and pathways to professional registration. You will be offered bespoke one-to-one advice and guidance tailored to assist you in your ongoing journey. This dedicated support aims to ensure your continued progress and success in achieving your professional registration goals.
Course Objectives
– Identify the difference between the four registration categories awarded by the IET using the information provided
– In an individual activity, identify your current skills and experience, measuring against the competences in the UK-SPEC framework
– Analyse the IET process for applying for Professional Registration through a group discussion
Who should attend?
This course is designed for anyone looking to become professionally registered with the IET.
Platform used
This course is delivered as a live online course via Adobe Connect.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
18 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm
Registration information
Early bird tickets (Available until 04/04/2025)
IET Member - £299.00 + VAT
Non-Member - £349.00 + VAT
Standard tickets (Available after 04/04/2025 until 23/05/2025)
IET Member - £349.00 + VAT
Non-Member - £399.00 + VAT
Late tickets (Available after 23/05/2025 until 05/06/2025)
Member - £399.00 + VAT
Non-member - £499.00 + VAT
Group booking discount
The following discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only, and not applicable for student bookings.
10% discount for 3 to 5 delegates – PDCOUGR3TO5
15% discount for 6 plus delegates – PDCOUGR6PLUS
Please note that payment must be made in full when registering.
If you need to pay for your group by proforma invoice, please contact events@theiet.org.
Speakers
Debbie Hertz
Professional Skills Trainer - IET
Debbie is a Professional Skills Trainer at the IET, specialising in personal development training. She has experience in delivering both group and one to one coaching in many different areas and roles. Debbie has many years’ experience and has the ability to deliver to all levels. Debbie is TAP qualified holding a certificate for e-learning and design. Her delivery allows delegates to feel relaxed and comfortable to ensure they are happy to participate and get the most out of each course. She prides herself on delivering a high standard whilst making the courses fun and interactive.
Cathy Curtis
Professional Skills Trainer - IET
Cathy is a Professional Skills Trainer for the IET specialising in personal development training. She has enjoyed an extensive career comprising many roles including delivering training face to face and now online. Her friendly, approachable style ensures delegates feel comfortable to interact and enjoy their course. Cathy takes pride in delivering to a high standard and is motivated that our courses are designed to provide delegates with real skills/tools that will benefit the delegate through their career.
Programme
Day One
Course times: 10:30 - 12:30, 30 minutes break, 13:00 - 14:30
Topics covered in Day One
– The IET membership and Professional Registration categories
– Explanation of the UKSPEC and competences
– How to assess evidence to highlight any skill gaps
- Guidance on completing the application form
– Support available
– The IET application process
Day one homework - Approx. 1.5 hours
Trainer will suggest specific competences from the UKSPEC for your chosen Professional Registration category. You will need to write down a work example to quantify the competency. If you’re not currently carrying out any work to quantify the statement, consider what opportunities you could look for to enable meeting this competence in the future.
Day Two
Course times: 10:00 - 11:30
Topics covered in Day Two
– Introduction from the Professional Registration Engagement Manager
– Homework examples to be shared with the group
– Review objectives, what happens next? Completing a development action plan
Next Steps
One to one discussion to review bespoke support
Support is available throughout your journey from the IET’s Professional Registration Team with any queries you may have. We are excited to offer this informative webinar, and this will be your first step on your journey to success.