CPD Panellist & CPD Panel Chair applications are currently open

Applications are open until Monday 19 January 2026. Apply by submitting the form at the bottom of the page.

Overview

The CPD Panel is responsible for the annual monitoring of IMarEST members’ CPD submissions. The panel reports to the Membership Committee, which is a committee of the IMarEST Council.

The CPD Panel will assess the sample of submissions just after the completion of the IMarEST’s CPD cycle and report any findings to the Membership Committee.

 

What you'll be doing

  • Ensure alignment of CPD standards with professional development requirements 
  • Review CPD submissions from members and ensure compliance with established criteria 
  • Contribute to the final CPD submissions report to be fed back to the Membership Committee
  • Uphold standards of fairness, transparency, and integrity in decision-making
  • Make recommendations to the Membership Committee regarding CPD course offerings 
  • Overseeing the recognition and certification of CPD activities

About you

You will be:

  • A current Chartered Member or Fellow

CPD Panellists are expected to have experience in one or more of the following:

  • An interest and relevant knowledge of career development and CPD
  • An understanding of diverse professions and environments
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills

 

Benefits

There are many benefits to volunteering as a CPD panellist, including:

  • Putting your asessor skills into practice 
  • Maintaining the global standards of Marine engineering, science and technology profession and IMarEST
  • Exposure to technical developments that may be outside of your own experience
  • Exposure to academic courses that may be outside of your knowledge and remit

Volunteering contributes to your continuing professional development (CPD).