Become a Professional Development Partner

Develop your people. Strengthen your organisation. Build a Chartered workforce.

Become a Professional Development Partner

Develop your people. Strengthen your organisation. Build a Chartered workforce.

Professional Development Partnerships are for organisations committed to developing the skills, knowledge and professional capability of their people.

Start your Professional Development Partnership

Is a Professional Development Partnership right for your organisation?

This FREE service is designed for organisations that want to make professional development a strategic part of their business.

It's particularly suited to organisations that:

  • Want to develop employees towards CIOB Chartered Membership.
  • Are looking to build and retain a professionally qualified workforce.
  • Need a structured approach to identifying skills and development needs.
  • Want expert guidance on professional development and career pathways.
  • Are investing in the future leadership and capability of their organisation.

You don't need to be a Chartered Company to become a Professional Development Partner.

About the Professional Development Partners Scheme

Working with CIOB gives you a structured approach to workforce development, helping your employees progress towards professional recognition while supporting your organisation's long-term talent strategy.

Whether you're building your first pathway to Chartered Membership or looking to strengthen an established professional development programme, we'll work with you to understand your organisation's needs and create a plan that works for your people.

What you get

A Professional Development Partnership gives you practical support to develop your people and build the professional capability your organisation needs for the future.

  • Develop a Chartered workforce
    Give your employees a clear pathway towards Chartered Membership (MCIOB) and professional recognition.
  • Bespoke development planning
    Get a development approach tailored to your organisation, your people and your business objectives.
  • Expert professional guidance
    Benefit from CIOB's expertise in construction management and professional development to help you make informed decisions about your people's careers.
  • Support recruitment and retention
    Show current and prospective employees that you are committed to investing in their professional development and long-term careers.
  • Access learning and development
    Connect your people with CIOB learning resources, CPD and professional development opportunities.
  • Build future leaders
    Develop the skills, knowledge and professional confidence your organisation needs to build its future leadership capability.

Your route to a Professional Development Partnership

We'll work with you to understand your organisation, your people and your ambitions, then create a development approach tailored to your needs.

  1. Apply to become a Professional Development Partner: We'll start with a conversation about your organisation, your workforce and what you want to achieve through professional development.
  2. Create your two-year development plan: We'll provide tailored recommendations and pathways to help your people progress towards professional recognition and Chartered Membership.
  3. Manage your workforce in your CIOB account: As a Professional Development Partner, you'll have access to a dedicated workforce dashboard within your CIOB account. See which CIOB membership grade and professional development pathway each employee is working towards, invite employees to join your organisation's partnership, and manage your workforce in one place.
  4. Start developing your workforce: Put your plan into action with ongoing support, guidance and access to CIOB resources and professional development opportunities.

Become a Professional Development Partner

Your development plan

Every organisation has different priorities, so we shape your Professional Development Partnership around your needs. We'll help you understand where your people are in their professional journey and identify the steps they can take to progress.

This can include:

Individual development pathways

Identify the most appropriate route towards CIOB membership for each employee based on their experience, skills and career ambitions.

Skills and experience assessment

Understand your workforce's existing capabilities and identify development opportunities.

Workforce development strategy

Create a structured approach to professional development that supports both your people and your wider business objectives.

Ongoing guidance

Get continued support from CIOB as your employees progress and your organisation's needs evolve.

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