{"id":48159,"date":"2026-09-26T14:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T13:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=48159"},"modified":"2026-09-26T16:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T15:30:20","slug":"ihbcs-october-cpd-circular-your-user-friendly-whats-on-guide-to-heritage-learning-networking-and-experiences-from-branches-to-cpd-providers-am","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=48159","title":{"rendered":"IHBC\u2019s October CPD Circular: Your user-friendly \u2018What\u2019s on\u2019 guide to heritage learning, networking and experiences, from Branches to \u2018CPD Providers\u2019 &amp; beyond\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-1024x262.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-1024x262.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-768x196.png 768w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2.png 1343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IHBC\u2019s new <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ihbc\/cpd-circular-october2026?e=4961664373\">CPD Circular<\/a> lists current accessible &amp; cost-effective \u2018Continuing Professional Development\u2019 (CPD) including from local Branches, IHBC Recognised CPD Providers and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NZ06A_n1jSRQa4Q6QNoLqeFdhXl5gkjPeVwHJAT90dWEw-1ANThtXoOd8fG-1JS8lmG6YhfbrPMgGj33Dz6o7muhkWdQ7jgZ-Nr4j4DvvSLSxKeemwVkhp98ntOV7NZmsUkKha7EB_bnB384NXPxMyW1Tk4SMp4HXo=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7\/images\/37d22bf4-9c48-42cf-e770-2c18ac20b5f2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CPd-Circular.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CPd-Circular.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CPd-Circular.png 855w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CPd-Circular-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CPd-Circular-768x305.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IHBC writes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026 Welcome to the October edition of the CPD Circular<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we move into autumn, October is looking to be a busy month with a great selection of affordable CPD opportunities covering the IHBC CPD competences for all levels of professional CPD requirements and personal interests for both IHBC members and non-members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as in-person Branch events on fire protection, retrofit, enforcement, and context in planning and design there are numerous events from our IHBC Recognised CPD Providers &#8211; The Heritage Alliance, Place Services, South Coast Studio, World Heritage UK, Heritage Network, RIBA, Victorian Society, C20 Society, National Heritage Ironwork Group, CIOB, EARTHA, West Midlands Heritage Trust and Edinburgh World Heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Branch News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly a few reminders of October events featured in last month&#8217;s CPD Circular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scotland Branch: &#8216;Fire Protection in Historic Buildings&#8217; Branch Partnership &#8211; an in-person event on 1 October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>East Midlands Branch: AGM and CPD on the retrofit of traditional and historic buildings &#8211; an in-person even on 6 October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wales Branch: &#8216;Fire Safety in Historic Buildings&#8217; &#8211; an in-person event on 21 October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>West Midlands Branch:&nbsp; WMHT Careers Fair an in-persion event on 21 October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IHBC Regional Branches: &#8216;Enforcement in the Historic Environment&#8217; an in-person event on 27 October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>East Anglia Branch: AGM and &#8216;Placemaking and Context Design and Planning for Historic Areas&#8217; CPD branch Partnership &#8211; an in-person event on 29 October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>West Midlands Branch<\/strong> are hosting an in-person Membership Accreditation Training Event (MATE) on 15 October (14:30 &#8211; 16:30) at Fazeley Studios, 191 Fazeley St, Deritend, Birmingham, preceded by a morning event being organised by RICS in West Midlands (Surveying in Conservation), which IHBC members are encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The afternoon session will start with an introduction to the IHBC and the West Midlands Branch followed by a membership seminar explaining the different types of membership application with a workshop on what to include. There will be input from existing members (some of whom have recently completed the process) and from assessors. There will be an opportunity to relax and engage in some networking afterwards at a local pub (TBC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Booking for both options is required &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/events200826230.live-website.com\/?tribe_events=ihbc-west-midlands-branch-membership-accreditation-training-event-mate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BOOK HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can&#8217;t make this one then there is an opportunity in November to attend two online sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you a Supporter who is ready to apply for Affiliate membership but unsure of what is required then sign up for the free online Supporter to Affiliate Surgery Session on 18 November (12:00 &#8211; 12:45).<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or are you ready to apply for IHBC accreditation (Full &amp; Associate) and want to demystify the process then sign up for the online free Membership Accreditation Training Event (MATE) on 18 November (13.00 &#8211; 14:30).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not yet registered as a Supporter with the IHBC then sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.wufoo.com\/forms\/s1kboqzs0zxolxo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a> to start your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Further details of events mentioned here can be found below and on the<\/em> <em><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/events200826230.live-website.com\/?post_type=tribe_events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>IHBC Calendar<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>DIRECTOR\u2019S SPOTLIGHTS<\/u><\/strong><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events200826230.live-website.com\/?tribe_events=cmap-scaling-in-practice-how-to-grow-your-business-sustainably\">CMAP: Scaling in practice: how to grow your business sustainably<\/a><br>13 October &#8211; 11:00 &#8211; 12:00<br>Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events200826230.live-website.com\/?tribe_events=society-of-architectural-historians-great-britain-untold-tales-women-pioneers-in-british-and-irish-architectural-history-ihbc-recognised-cpd-provider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAHGB: Untold Tales: Women Pioneers in British and Irish Architectural History (IHBC Recognised CPD Provider)<\/a><br>14 November &#8211; 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<br>Courtauld Institute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spotlighting learning in the spirit of IHBC events and our <em>CPD Circular<\/em>:<br><em>\u2018Cost-effective, topical and \u2018hard-to-reach\u2019 CPD\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ONGOING EVENTS<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EVENTS IN OCTOBER<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOVEMBER TASTER<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Research Publications, Guidance Notes, &amp; Calls for Papers<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Awards, Competitions, etc.<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/awards\/?p=1451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICON: Entries Open for the Icon Photography Prize 2026<\/a> \u2013 closes 30 Oct 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/awards\/?p=1454\">VELUX Architectural Competition 2026\/27 (IHBC Recognised CPD Provider) <strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/a> closes 28 February 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guidance on CPD promotion by the IHBC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IHBC\u2019s CPD Circular and linked <a href=\"https:\/\/events200826230.live-website.com\/?post_type=tribe_events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events Calendar<\/a> are part of a FREE SERVICE from the IHBC to support interdisciplinary conservation learning and practice. Consequently we give priority to PROMOTING access to NEW skills, LEARNING and CPD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SUPPORTED BY OUR <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/resources_head\/creative_conservation_fund\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CREATIVE Conservation Fund<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48160\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our current <em>CPD Circular<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ihbc\/cpd-circular-october2026?e=4961664373\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more IHBC \u2018CPD and Learning\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/page-5\/index.html\">QUICK LINKS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign up for your <em>CPD Circular<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=9fcba315f2\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ihbc\/cpd-circular-may-2764425?e=4961664373\">See more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IHBC\u2019s new CPD Circular lists current accessible &amp; cost-effective \u2018Continuing Professional Development\u2019 (CPD) including from local Branches, IHBC Recognised CPD Providers and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[20,23,29,39,22],"class_list":["post-48159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ihbc-newsblog","tag-cpd","tag-expertise","tag-heritage","tag-news","tag-skills"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48159","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=48159"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48159\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48164,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48159\/revisions\/48164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=48159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=48159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=48159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}