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PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

RESOLUTION NO. 1744
Series of 2020

GUIDELINES ON THE MATRIX OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

(CPD) ACTIVITIES, REVISED CPD FORMS AND CPD GLOSSARY

WHEREAS, Section 6, Article II of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10912 or the "Continuing
Professional Development Act of 2016" enumerates the powers, functions and
responsibilities of the Commission and the Professional Regulatory Boards and one of
those is to formulate, issue and promulgate guidelines and procedures for the
implementation of the CPD Programs;

WHEREAS, the Commission issued Office Order No. 2019-567 (s.2019) dated July 16,
2019 constituting a committee to review the matrix of CPD activities and contents of CPD
forms, to create CPD glossary and to recommend the same to the Commission;

WHEREAS, the Committee, after deliberation, submitted its report which was further
discussed in the Continuing Professional Development Program Management Committee
(CPD-PMC);

WHEREAS, after review of the submitted report and recommendation of the Committee
and after the conduct of consultations, the Commission finds the same to be reasonable
and acceptable.

NOW THEREFORE, the Commission RESOLVED, as is now RESOLVES to adopt the

recommendation of the Committee on the Review of the Matrix of Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) Activities, and the Contents of the CPD Forms and for the Creation
of CPD Glossary, as follows:

Section 1. Matrix of CPD Activities — As a guide for crediting CPD units and its
supporting documents, the Matrix of CPD activities is hereto attached as Annex "A".

Section 2. Revised CPD Forms — The revised CPD forms are hereto attached, as
Annexes "B-1" to "B-14":

2.1. Application for Accreditation as Local CPD Provider (Annex "B-1'')

2.2. Application for Accreditation as Foreign CPD Provider (Annex "B-2")
2.3. Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex "B-3")
2.4. Application for Accreditation of CPD Program (Annex "B-4")
2.5. Instructional Design (Annex "B-5")
2.6. Resume of Resource Person (Annex "B-6")
2.7. Letter of Intent and Resume of Monitor or Evaluator (Annex "B-7")
2.8. Monitoring Report (Annex "B-8")
2.9. Completion Report (Annex "B-9")
2.10. Registration Sheet (Annex "B-10a")
2.11. Attendance Sheet (Annex "B-10b")
2.12. Certificate of Appearance for Monitor (Annex "B-11")
2.13. Application Form for Crediting Activities that did not go through the CPD Council
for Accreditation (Annex "B-12")
2.14. Certificate to be issued by the CPD Providers (Annex "B-13")
2.15. Authority to Monitor (Annex "B-14")

PRC Building Paredes St., Sampaloc www.prc.gov.ph Philippine International Convention Center
Manila, 1008 Philippines Sotto St., Pasay City, 1307 Philippines
Section 3. CPD Glossary — The CPD Glossary is hereto attached as Annex "C".

Section 4. Repealing Clause — Any resolution, memorandum order or circular and any
issuances inconsistent with these guidelines are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity — This Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, copy
furnished the U.P Law Center.

Done this 9th day of June , 2020 in Manila, Philippines.

TEOFILO S. PILANDO, JR.

t Chairman

Y ANDA . REYES JOSE 13QUETO, JR.

ommissioner Commissioner
 ANNEX "A"

MATRIX OF CPD ACTIVITIES

I. FORMAL LEARNING — refers to educational arrangements such as curricular qualifications and teaching-
learning requirements that take place in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs).

APPROVED
PROGRAM / ACTIVITY** SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
CREDIT UNITS (CU)*
Unit/s earned but University Certification
not to exceed 40 CU of units earned
University Certification or
1.1. Doctoral Degree
Additional full CU Diploma from the College/
but not to exceed 30 CU University and Transcript of
Records (authenticated copy)
Unit/s earned University Certification
per compliance period of units earned
University Certification or
1.2. Master's Degree
Full CU upon completion of Diploma from the College/
degree University and Transcript of
Records (authenticated copy)
1.3. Post-graduate Diploma/
CU assigned Diploma / Certification from the
Certificate / Diplomate /
by the CPD Council Institution (authenticated copy)
Fellowship Program

* Application Form for Crediting Activities that did not go through the CPD Council for Accreditation (Annex
"B-12") in applying for CPD credit units.
** Degrees obtained abroad must be validated by CHED before submission to PRC.

II. NON-FORMAL LEARNING — refers to learning that has been acquired in addition or alternatively to formal
learning, which may be structured and made more flexible according to educational and training
arrangements. This includes CPD accredited activities and Self-Directed activities.

Self-Directed Learning (SDL) — includes CPD Activities such as professional activity and volunteer
engagement. Only 30% of the required CPD credit units per compliance period can be earned under SDL
activities (example, for the required 15 CPD credit units, only 5 can be earned under SDL). Excess shall not
be carried over to the next compliance period.

Under professional activities are conference, seminar/workshop/colloquium, in-service training, webinar,

tutorial, study tour/plant visit, exhibit, poster presentation, program/module development, publication,
invention, consultancy, and recognition/award/title.

Under volunteer engagement activities are medical mission/outreach program, environmental initiative,
livelihood program, disaster/calamity assistance, service to worthy projects, and CSR projects.

CPD ACCREDITED NON-ACCREDITED

RECOMMENDED* APPROVED
ROLE SUPPORTING SUPPORTING
MINIMUM CREDIT CREDIT
DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS
UNITS (CU) UNITS (CU)
Certificate as
Participant with Certificate as
2.1. Participant Approved CU approved CU and Participant and Copy
accreditation of Program
number
2.2. Keynote
Speaker CU assigned
3 CU per hour or a
by the CPD
2.3. Resource fraction thereof Certificate as
Council Certificate as
Person Speaker, Panelist,
Speaker, Panelist,
2.4. Panelist / etc. with program
2 CU per hour or a etc. and Copy of
Reactor / accreditation
fraction thereof Program
Discussant number
2.5. Moderator 2 CU per hour
2.6. Facilitator 1 CU per hour
Certificate as Poster Certificate as Poster
2.6. Poster Presenter, CU assigned Presenter,
3 CU per hour or a
Presenter Description of by the CPD Description of
fraction thereof Activity, including Council Activity, including
results (if applicable) results (if applicable)
* The CPD Council may approve more CPD credit units as deemed appropriate.
 ANNEX "A"

OTHER SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES — refer to CPD programs that contribute to the
learning of professionals that are not included above.

PROGRAM / ACTIVITIES / ROLE / APPROVED SUPPORTING

OUTPUT CREDIT UNITS (CU) DOCUMENTS
10 CUs
3.1. Research and Development If more than one researcher, Research Report
divide equally among them.
3.2. Extension
3.2.1. Demonstration Services
Certification from
3.2.2. Training Services CU assigned
agency/community and Copy
3.2.3. Advisory Services by the CPD Council
of Training Program
3.2.4. Information Dissemination
3.3. Socio-Civic Activities
3.3.1. CSR Related to the
Profession CU assigned Photos and Certification from
3.3.2. Community-Related by the CPD Council agency/community
Services
3.4. Creative Works
Certified Copy of Patent,
Utility Models, Certificate or
3.4.1. Inventions Full CU for compliance period
Certification from Intellectual
Property Office
3.4.2. Publication
3.4.2.1. Article Published in a Refereed / Peer Reviewed Professional Journal
published in the last 10 years
Copy of published article in
10-20 CU
professional journals and
Local
Table of contents.
30 CU Copy of published article in
3.4.2.1.1. Author Indexed in Scopus or ISI and professional journals, Table
other recognized international of contents and Proof of
scholarly indexing journal indexing.
For multiple authors, divide
CU equally among them.
3.4.2.1.2. Peer Invitation from the publisher
4 CU per article
Reviewer to review such article
3.4.2.2. Literary Work / Article in Magazine / Newspaper/ Newsletter published
within the compliance period.
5 CU per article.
3.4.2.2.1. Author For multiple authors, divide Published article
CU equally among them.
3.4.3. Pamphlet / Monograph / Book (including revised editions) published in the last 5 years
40 CU for
20 CU for
single author
single author
for book or
for pamphlet
monograph
(less than
3.4.3.1. Author (more than
100 pages)
100 pages)
For multiple authors(e.g. book
chapter authors), divide CU
Copy of published
equally among them.
pamphlet/book/monograph
20 CU for
10 CU for
single editor
single editor
for book or
for pamphlet
monograph
3.4.3.2. Editor (less than
(more than
100 pages)
100 pages)
For multiple authors, divide
CU equally among them.

3.4.4. Module / Training Materials

Copy of module and
Development (including 5 CU per module
online materials) evaluation
 ANNEX "A"

CU assigned
Copy of the technical paper;
by the CPD Council
3.4.5. Technical Paper For published paper,
For published paper,
see 3.4.2.1 publication
see 3.4.2.1 publication
CU assigned Copy of the product / design
3.4.6. Other Creative Works
by the CPD Council / photograph
3.5. Tutorial/Coaching and Mentoring/ Report including the process
CU assigned
Accrediting and Evaluating HEls in the conduct of coaching
by the CPD Council
Programs and mentoring and result.
Report including the policy
formulation / Certification
CU assigned
3.6. Policy Development from employer /
by the CPD Council
Acknowledgement of Policy
Submission.
Consultancy Report /
CU assigned
3.7. Consultancy Certificate of Appointment
by the CPD Council
as Consultant/
3.8. Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring Report,
Twice the number of Certificate of Appearance,
3.8.1. Monitor
approved CU for the program and Authority to Monitor
issued by PRC
Evaluation Report,
Attendance Report, and
3.8.2. Evaluator 1 CU per hour
Certificate as Evaluator
issued by the PRC

III. INFORMAL LEARNING — refers to learning that occurs in daily life assessed, through the recognition,
validation and accreditation processes, and which can contribute to a qualification.

APPROVED
SECTOR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
CREDIT UNITS (CU)
Diagnostic Assessment —
To establish personal development
needs with evidence of prior learning.
4.1 Government • Curriculum Vitae
• Certification of performance from
direct supervisor or client/self-
declaration for the self-employed.

Formative Assessment —
To monitor the progress of an
individual's learning and establish
4.2 Business/Private that learning has occurred.
• Photo documentation with brief
write-up
• Reference letter from supervisor
CU assigned by the CPD Council • Performance appraisal from
employer.
• Certification of performance from
direct supervisor or client/self-
4.3 Academe declaration for the self-employed.

Summative Assessment —
To measure the learning outcomes
and demonstration of evidence or
application of such learning.

Documentary Evidence
4.4 Civil Society Portfolio which demonstrates
acquisition of knowledge, skills and
values and application with
appropriate degree of independence.

IV. SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES TO BE RECOMMENDED BY THE CPD COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE
BOARD AND THE COMMISSION
 ANNEX "B-1"

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CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

New Renewal Accreditation No.:

Expiry Date:

Part I. Applicant Information

Name of Applicant/Provider:

Classification:
❑ Firm/Partnership/Corporation ❑ Government Institution/Agency ❑ Professional Organization

❑ Individual/ Single Proprietorship ❑ Academic Institution ❑ Cooperative & NGO

Address:

Office Telephone No.: Fax No.:

E-mail Address: Website, if available:
Contact Person: Landline No:
Mobile No.:
Part II. Acknowledgment
I hereby certify that the above information written by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief. I further authorize PRC and other agencies to investigate the authenticity of all the documents
presented.

I am agreeing to the PRC Privacy Notice and giving my consent to the collection and processing of my
personal data in accordance thereto.

(Signature Over Printed Name)

Position

Date
Part III. Assessment and Review
Regulation Division: Cash Division:
Assessed by : Amount : O.R. No.:
Date . Date .
Remarks : Issued by •
Reviewed by:

Chief, Regulation Division

Date:
Part IV. Action taken by the CPD Council

Approved Accreditation No.

Deferred pending compliance

Disapproved due to

Chairperson

Member Member

Date
 ANNEX "B-1"
PROCEDURE FOR ACCREDITATION AS CPD PROVIDER (LOCAL)
Step 1. Secure Application Form at Regulation Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices, or download at PRC website
(www.prc.gov.ph).
Step 2. Fill-out Application Form and comply the required documents. (Please provide one (1) set for receiving copy).
Step 3. Proceed to Regulation Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices for review and assessment.
Step 4. Pay prescribed fee (In cash, Postal Money Order, Manager's Check or Bank Draft payable to Professional Regulation
Commission) of Five Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00). No applicable fees for government agencies and instrumentalities.
Step 5. Submit Application Form with attached supporting documents and photocopy of the Official Receipt to Regulation
Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices.
Step 6. Verify your application after 14 working days from time of submission at CPD Division by calling telephone number
(+632) 8810-84-15 (PRO-PICC) or email at cpdd.applicationsag_mail.com.
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Individual/Single Proprietor Firm/Partnership/Corporation Government Institution/Agency
] Valid Professional ID Card of the ] Company Profile with Mission, [ ] Copy of charter or Republic
proprietor which shall be of the Vision, Core Values and if any, Act establishing the agency
same profession that he/she is list with details of previous [ ] Three-Year Annual Plar of
applying for. training programs conducted proposed CPD Programs
] Resume which include, among ] List of officers with valid [ ] Instructional Design for The
others, relevant educational Professional ID Card (if first program
background, current employment, licensed professional) [ ] Office Order or its equivalent
profession, principal area of ] List with details and photographs from the head of Agency
professional work and number of of with captions of training appointing its officer to
years in the practice of the equipment and facilities manage the CPD program
regulated profession ] Three-Year Annual Plan of and activities
] Profile which include proposed CPD Programs
Mission, Vision, Core Values and [ ] Instructional Design for the first
if any, a list with details of program
previous training programs and ] Appointment paper from the
activities conducted managing partner authorizing
] List with details and photographs the subject partner to manage
with captions of training CPD programs; or Board
equipment and facilities Resolution/Secretary's
] Three-Year Annual Plan of Certificate of a Corporation
proposed CPD Programs authorizing an officer to
[ ] Instructional Design for the first manage CPD Programs
program ] Authenticated SEC Certificate of
[ ] Authenticated DTI Certificate of Registration and Articles of
Registration Incorporation or Partnership
[ ] Original Copy of NBI Clearance and their respective By-laws
[ ] Authenticated BIR Certificate of [ ] Authenticated BIR Certificate of
Registration and Tax Clearance Registration and Tax Clearance
[ ] Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex [ ] Mayor's or Business Permit
"B-3") [ ] Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex "B-
[ ] Mayor's or Business Permit 3")
] Notarized copy of JVA or MOU or [ ] Notarized copy of JVA or MOU
MOA, if applicable or MOA, if a..licable
RENEWAL
] Three-Year Consolidated Report to include the following:
( ) List of CPD programs and activities for the last three (3) years
( ) Updated list with details and photographs with captions of training equipment and facilities
( ) Audited Financial Report
[ ] Three-Year Annual Plan of proposed CPD Programs with the corresponding Instructional Design
[ ] Updated General Information Sheet for Corporation or Partnership
[ ] Amended Articles of Incorporation or Partnership and their respective By-laws, if there are changes
[ ] Appointment paper from the managing partner authorizing the subject partner to manage CPD programs; or Board
Resolution/Secretary's Certificate of a Corporation authorizing an officer to manage CPD programs; or Office
Order or its equivalent from the Head of Government Agency appointing its officer to manage the CPD programs, if
there are changes
___[ ] Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex "B-3")
Additional Requirements:
[ ] Short brown envelope for the Certificate of Accreditation
[ ] Two (2) sets of metered documentary stamps worth Twenty-Five Pesos (P 25.00) each to be affixed to the
Certificate of Accreditation. (Available at PRC Customer Service and PRC Regional Offices)
[ ] Soft copy of the application including supporting documents in PDF format saved in flash drive.
Note:
1. Representative/s filing application/s for accreditation and claiming the Certificate of Accreditation on behalf of the applicant
must present a letter of authorization and valid identification cards of both the authorized signatory and the representative.
2. The period for processing the application is 14 working days.
3. If additional requirement/s is/are needed, a period of 10 working days is given to submit the same. Failure to comply within
the period shall be construed as abandonment of application and the prescribed fee shall be forfeited in favor of the
government.
4. The Articles of Incorporation/Partnership shall include as one of its purposes the training and development of professionals;
or in the case of commercial or industrial, provides for the training and development of its own professionals.
5. The CPD Council shall have the right to specify additional requirements if deemed necessary and appropriate.
 ANNEX "B-2"

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CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

New Renewal Accreditation No.:

Expiry Date:

Part I. Applicant Information

Name of Applicant/Provider:

Classification:
0 Individual/Single Proprietor ❑ Firm/Partnership/Corporation ❑ Others
Address:

Office Telephone No.: Fax No.:

E-mail Address: Website:

Contact Person: Landline No.:

Mobile No.:
Part II. Acknowledgment

I hereby certify that the above information written by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I further authorize PRC and other agencies to investigate the authenticity of all the documents presented.

I am agreeing to the PRC Privacy Notice and giving my consent to the collection and processing of my personal
data in accordance thereto.

Signature Over Printed Name

Position

Date
Part III. Assessment and Review
Regulation Division: Cash Division:
Assessed by : Amount : O.R. No.:
Date Date '
Remarks : Issued by .
Reviewed by:

Chief, Regulation Division

Date:
Part IV. Action taken by the CPD Council

Approved Accreditation No.

Deferred pending compliance

Disapproved due to

Chairperson

Member Member
Date
 ANNEX "B-2"

PROCEDURE FOR ACCREDITATION AS CPD PROVIDER (FOREIGN)

Step 1. Secure Application Form at Regulation Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices, or download at PRC
website (www.prc.gov.ph).
Step 2. Fill-out Application Form and comply the required documents. (Provide one (1) set for receiving copy).
Step 3. Proceed to Regulation Division of PRC Central Office for evaluation and assessment.
Step 4. Pay prescribed fee (in cash, Postal Money Order, Manager's Check, Bank Draft payable to Professional
Regulation Commission) of Eight Thousand Pesos (P 8,000.00). SWIFT CODE of PRC with LandBank
Step 5. Submit Application Form with attached supporting documents and photocopy of official receipt to Regulation
Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices.
Step 6. Verify application after 14 days from date of submission at CPD Division (Central Office) by calling telephone
number (+632) 8810-84-15 (PRC-PICC), or email at cpdd.applications©gmail.com
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
Supporting Documents
INITIAL RENEWAL
[ ] Company Profile with Mission, Vision, Core [ ] Three-Year Consolidated Report to include the
Values and if any, list and details of previous following:
training activities conducted ( ) List of CPD programs and activities for the last
[ ] Proof of Registration of its creation in the three (3) years
country/state of the applicant which must be duly ( ) Updated list with details and photographs with
authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ captions of training equipment and facilities
Consulate in the said country/state and [ ] Three-Year Annual Plan of proposed CPD Programs
accompanied by an official with the corresponding Instructional Design
English translation thereof / Apostile [ ] Updated General Information Sheet for Corporation or
[ ] List of officers with valid Professional ID Card (if Partnership or its equivalent
licensed professional) [ ] Amended Articles of Incorporation or Partnership and
[ ] List with details and photographs with captions of their respective By-laws, if there are changes
training equipment and facilities [ ] Appointment paper from the managing partner
[ ] Annual Plan of CPD programs and activities with authorizing the subject partner to manage C:PD
the corresponding Instructional Design programs; or Board Resolution/Secretary's Certificate
[ ] Appointment paper (or its equivalent) from the of a Corporation authorizing an officer to manage
managing partner authorizing the subject partner CPD programs; or Office Order or its equivalent from
to manage CPD programs; or Board Resolution/ the Head of Government Agency appointing its officer
Secretary's Certificate of a Corporation to to manage the CPD programs, if there are changes
represent the Company and manage CPD [ ] Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex "B-3")
programs [ ] Philippine representative
[ ] Affidavit of Undertaking subscribed and sworn
before Philippine Embassy/Consulate in the
country/state of the applicant
[ ] Philippine representative
If the applicant is under a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) or Memorandum of Understanding/Agreemert
(MOU/MOA) with local entities, the Local CPD provider (Annex "B-1") shall be used.
Additional Requirements
[ ] Short brown envelope for the Certificate of Accreditation
[ ] Two (2) sets of metered documentary stamps worth Twenty-Five Pesos (P 25.00) each to be affixed to the
Certificate of Accreditation. (Available at PRC Customer Service and PRC Regional Offices)
[ ] Soft copy of the Application including supporting attachments in PDF format saved in flash drive
Note:
1. Representative/s filing application/s for accreditation and claiming the Certificate of Accreditation on behalf of the
applicant must present a letter of authorization and valid identification cards of both the authorized signatory and
the representative.
2. The period for processing the application is 14 working days.
3. If additional requirement/s is/are needed, a period of 10 working days is given to submit the same. Failure to comply
within the period shall be construed as abandonment of application and the prescribed fee shall be forfeited in favor
of the government.
4. The CPD Council shall have the right to specify additional requirements if deemed necessary and appropriate.
 ANNEX "B-3"

Professional Regulation Commission

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CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

I, , of legal age, with office

address at , representing or
duly authorized to represent ,
after having been duly sworn, hereby depose and state that in connection with the
application of as CPD Provider, I shall:

1. comply with the requirements of RA 10912, the IRRs and these guidelines;
2. carry out the functions and roles, and take responsibilities as CPD Provider;
3. undertake at least one (1) accredited CPD program within a year from the
issuance of the accreditation and every year thereafter;
4. ensure that the CPD program and activities conducted meet the criteria set
forth by the CPD Council of ,
5. religiously observe the approved CPD program in the conduct thereof;
6. submit authentic and correct documents in support of this application and
complete reports required by the CPD Council; and
7. be fully aware of the grounds for disqualification, suspension, cancellation or
non-renewal of accreditation as CPD Provider.

In witness whereof, I hereby affix my signature this day of

20

Affiant

Position

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of

, 20 , Affiant exhibiting to me his/her
issued on at

NOTARY PUBLIC

Doc. No:
Page No:
Book No:
Series of
 ANNEX "B-4"

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CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

Part I. General Information

Name of Provider:
Accreditation No.: Expiration Date:
Contact Person: Designation: _
Contact No.: E-mail add.: Date of Application:

Proposed Program:

Conference Seminar Online Learning

Convention Workshop Educational/Study Tour
Forum Training Program Others:
Title of the Program:

Date to be offered: Duration: Time:

Venue and Address: No. of times program to be conducted:

Course Description:

Objectives:

Number of Target Participants: Registration fee to be collected:

Part II. Acknowledgment

I hereby certify that the above information written by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I further authorize PRC and other agencies to investigate the authenticity of all the documents presented.

I am agreeing to the PRC Privacy Notice and giving my consent to the collection and processing of my personal
data in accordance thereto.

(Signature Over Printed Name)

Position

Date
Part III. Assessment
Regulation Division: Cash Division:
Assessed by : Amount : O.R. No.:
Date Date
Remarks : Issued by :
Part IV. Action taken by the CPD Council

_ Approved for credit units Accreditation No.

Deferred pending compliance

Disapproved due to

Chairperson

Member Member
Date:
 ANNEX "B-4"

PROCEDURE FOR ACCREDITATION OF CPD PROGRAM

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PRC website (www.prc.gov.ph).
Step 2. Fill-out Application Form and attach supporting documents listed hereunder. Provide one (1)
set for receiving copy.
Step 3. Proceed to Regulations Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices for checking and assessment.
Step 4. If the assessment is favorable, pay prescribed fee of One Thousand Pesos (P 1,000.00) per
program offering. Government agencies and instrumentalities offering CPD Programs free of
charge, do not have to pay a fee. If not favorable, go back to Step 3.
Step 5. Submit Application Form with attached supporting documents and photocopy of official receipt to
Regulations Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices, at least fifteen (15) working days prior to
offering.
Step 6. Follow-up the application ten (10) working days after submission at CPD Division (Central Office),
telephone numbers (+632) 8810-84-15 (PRC-PICC), or email at cpdd.applicationsCa
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
Supporting Documents
[ ] Instructional Design as prescribed by the relevant Board.
[ ] Program of Activities showing time/duration of topics/workshop and resource persons with position
and office, and evaluation period.
[ ] Evaluation method or tool that measures the learning gained by the participants specific and
appropriate to course objectives set
[ ] Resume of resource persons relevant to CPD program applied for.
[ ] Photo copy of valid Professional Identification Card of resource persons if registered professional.
Otherwise, submit photocopy of government-issued or company Identification Card.
[ ] Valid Special Temporary Permit if the resource person is a foreigner and if engagement is more than
three (3) days or there is physical contact with patients in the case of medical and allied professions.
[ ] Breakdown of expenses for the conduct of the CPD program.
[ ] For Online Learning, Declaration of Minimum Technical Requirements (e.g. Operating System,
Processor, Memory, Browser, Internet Connection, etc.)
Additional Requirements
[ ] Short brown envelope for the Certificate of Accreditation
[ ] One (1) set of metered documentary stamps worth Twenty-Five Pesos (P 25.00) each to be affixed to
the Certificate of Accreditation. (Available at PRC Customer Service and PRC Regional Offices)
[ ] Soft copy of the Application including supporting attachments in PDF format saved in flash drive.
Note:
1. Application for accreditation should be filed 15 working days before the offering of the program/training.
2. Representative/s filing application/s for accreditation and claiming the Certificate of Accreditation on behalf
of the applicant must present a letter of authorization and valid identification cards of both the authorized
signatory and the representative. In the case of national organizations with chapters/councils,
endorsement from the national board.
3. The period for processing the application is 10 working days, subject to the stipulations in these guidelines.
4. If additional requirement/s is/are needed, a period of another 10 working days is given to submit the same.
Failure to comply within the period shall be construed as abandonment of application and the prescribed
fee shall be forfeited in favor of the government.
5. The CPD Council shall have the right to specify additional requirements if deemed necessary and
appropriate.
 ANNEX "B-5"

Professional Regulation Commission

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

PROGRAM TITLE:

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Evaluation Method or
Specific Objectives of the Learning Outcomes per Topics To Be Discussed / Time Allotment For Teaching Methods and Aids Tools To Be Used to
Program Topic Resource Person' Each Topic Needed For Each Topic Measure the Program
Objectives'

'Attach Program of Activities and 2 Attach Evaluation Tool.

Resume of Resource Person
REMARKS:

Prepared by: Date :

TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CPD COUNCIL:

I. PROGRAM LEVEL: ❑ BASIC ❑ ADVANCED ❑ HIGHLY ADVANCED II. APPROVED CREDIT UNITS:
 ANNEX "B-6'

wan,.
Professional Regulation Commission
1 411
r
-,.- -) RESUME OF RESOURCE PERSON

CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR RECENT 2X2

PICTURE (color
photo with white
background)
Principal Alternate Substitute

Part I. Personal Circumstances

Name: Nickname:

Residence Address: Contact Details

Landline No.:
Business Address: Mobile No. 1:
Mobile No. 2:
Email Add.:
Nationality/Citizenship:
Note: The CPD Council shall be informed of any change/s on resource person/s at least 10 days
before the CPD program offering. Substitute resource person may submit this duly accomplished
form three (3) days from the completion of the CPD program.
Part II. Track Record
Specialization Sub-Specialization
Major
Competency
Areas
Relevant Seminars/Training Programs Relevant Seminars/Training Programs
Conducted in the last five (5) years Attended in the last five (5) years
Date Title of the Program Date Title of the Program

Major Achievements, Citations, Recognition and Awards

Date Title Awarding Body

Part III. Education and Employment

Educational Name of Inclusive
Address Degree Earned
Background School/University Dates

College

Post-
Graduate
Position Agency/Company Inclusive Dates

Work
Experience:
Five (5) most
recent
 ANNEX "B-6"

Part IV. Other Relevant Information

Profession/s License Issued Valid .
No. on: until:
AIPO Membership National/Chapter Position Date

Other Major Affiliations

National/Chapter Position: Date
(Professional, Civic)

I hereby certify that the above information

written by me are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I further authorize PRC and
other agencies to investigate the authenticity of all
the documents presented.

I am agreeing to the PRC Privacy Notice and [Electronically paste here your scanned PRC
giving my consent to the collection and processing ID for professionals or other government-
of my personal data in accordance thereto. issued or company ID]

Signature Over Printed Name

Date
 ANNEX "B-7'
ocutAk.
Professional Regulation Commission
Al
O • LETTER OF INTENT AND RESUME OF MONITOR OR EVALUATOR
/e0r NE

CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR RECENT 2x2

PICTURE

❑ Monitor ❑ Evaluator (color photo with

white background)

Part I. Letter of Intent

(Date)

The Chairperson
CPD Council of/for
Professional Regulatory Board of/for
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Pasay City

Dear Sir/Madam:

In line with the implementation of RA 10912, otherwise known as "The Continuing

Professional Development Act of 2016", may I respectfully signify my intention to act and/or
be assigned as CPD Monitor/Evaluator under the CPD Council of

Rest assured that I shall abide by the pertinent rules and regulations of the PRC and
shall carry out the functions, roles and responsibilities that are inherent to the job/position.
Please be informed that I am also fully aware that the Commission, through the Board or
the Council, may terminate my services on such ground/s stipulated under the RA 10912,
the implementing rules and regulations, and the operational guidelines.

Hereunder is my abridged resume which I attest is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I also agree to the PRC Privacy Notice, thus, I am giving my consent to the
collection and processing of my personal data in accordance thereto.

For the kind consideration of the Council. Thank you.

(Signature over printed name)

Part II. Abridged Resume

Name: Nickname:

Residence Address: Contact Details

Landline No.:
Business Address: Mobile No. 1:
Mobile No. 2:
Email Add.:
Citizenship: Date of Birth: Gender:
Educational Name of Degree Recognition
Address
Background School/University Earned/Date (if any)

College

Master's /
Doctorate
 ANNEX "B-7'

Sub-
Specialization:
Specialization:

[Electronically paste here your scanned PRC ID [Electronically paste here your scanned PRC ID
(relevant to the profession applied for Monitor)] (relevant to the profession applied for Monitor)]

FRONT BACK

Part Ill. Action taken by the CPD Council

Approved by:

Chairperson

Member Member

Date:
 ANNEX "B-8"

Professional Regulation Commission

MONITORING REPORT
orrimo

CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

Name of Provider: Provider Accreditation No: Expiration Date:

Title of the Program:

Date/s: Venue:

Credit Units Initially Given: Program Accreditation No: Date Approved:

Evaluation of Program: (Indicate the topics and time per activity, use separate sheet if needed)

Approved Program of Activities Actual Program of Activities

Remarks
Time Frame Topic Speaker Time Frame Topic Speaker Non-
Compliant
Compliant
 ANNEX "B-8"

Master/s of
Total Number of Participants (Please attach the Attendance Sheets):
Ceremonies:
Observations/Findings with relevant photos/videos: Recommendations (To be presented consistent with the
Observations/Findings):

Monitored by: Concurred by:

(Signature Over Printed Name) (Signature Over Printed Name)

CPD Monitor CPD Provider's Authorized Representative

Date and Time Date and Time

 ANNEX "B-9'

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COMPLETION REPORT
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Cot THE f'kk

CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

Part I. General Information

Name of Provider:

Provider Accreditation No.: Expiry Date:

Contact Person: Designation:

Contact No. 1:
Contact No. 2:
Part II. Program Accreditation
Title of the Program:

Program Accreditation No.: Date of Accreditation:

Date Started: Date Completed:

Venue:

Total Number of Participants: Date Applied:

Executive Summary:

Proceedings (This part must include the following: relevant information, issues and concerns, records of
discussion during the open forum, among others.)

Part III. Acknowledgment

I hereby certify that the above information written by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief. I further authorize PRC and other agencies to investigate the authenticity of all the documents
presented.

I am agreeing to the PRC Privacy Notice and giving my consent to the collection and processing of my
personal data in accordance thereto.

Signature Over Printed Name

Position

Date
 ANNEX "B-9"

PROCEDURE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF COMPLETION REPORT

Step 1. Secure Completion Report Form at Regulations Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices, or
download at PRC website (www.prc.gov.ph).
Step 2. Fill-out Completion Report Form and comply the required documents. (Please provide one (1) set
for receiving copy.)
Step 3. Proceed to Regulations Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices for submission.
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
Supporting Documents
[ ] Hard and electronic copies of registration and/or attendance sheets (preferably in excel format);
Registration Sheets must show the name of participants and guests, PRC License Number (if
applicable), contact details and signature while the attendance sheet shall include the name of
participants, license numbers, expiry date and signature
[ ] Actual program of activities with the list and profile of lecturers/resource persons and information
about any deviation from the approved program.
[ ] lecture materials
[ ] Summary of evaluation of resource persons in tabular form
[ ] Summary of evaluation of learning of the participants
[ ] Financial Report
[ ] Relevant photographs
[ ] Souvenir magazine, if available
[ ] Others
Note:
1) The Completion Report must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the CPD program offering and
must include the Monitor's Report.
2) The CPD Council shall have the right to specify additional requirements if deemed necessary and
appropriate.
 ANNEX "B-1Oa"

Professional Regulation Commission

REGISTRATION SHEET

CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

Title of the Program:

Date : Venue :
MOBILE PHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS EXPIRY DATE
NO. NAME SIGNATURE PRC LICENSE NO.
NUMBER (DD/MM/YYYY)
1

10

11

1-2

13-

14
 ANNEX "B-10a"

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30
Certified Correct by: Concurred by:

(Signature Over Printed Name) (Signature Over Printed Name)

CPD Program Monitor CPD Provider's Authorized Representative
Date and Time: Date and Time:
 ANNEX "B-10b"

Professional Regulation Commission

ATTENDANCE SHEET

CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

Title of the Program:

Date : Venue :
Topic/s: Time: Room:
PRC LICENSE EXPIRY DATE
NO. NAME SIGNATURE
NO. (DD/MM/YYYY)
1

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24
Certified Correct by: Concurred by:

(Signature Over Printed Name) (Signature Over Printed Name)

CPD Provider's Authorized Representative CPD Provider's Authorized Representative
Date and Time: Date and Time:
 ANNEX "B-11"

NAME OF PROVIDER
ADDRESS
PROVIDER ACCREDITATION NO.
presents this

Certificate of Zippearante
to

(Name of Monitor)

for monitoring the CPD Activity/Program entitled "

held on at

Issued this day of , 20

at

(Name of CPD Coordinator of CPD Provider)

Program Accreditation No.: Credit Units:

 ANNEX "B-12"

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'4
EA*" APPLICATION FORM FOR CREDITING ACTIVITIES THAT DID NOT GO
I.'..,
il •,
gal THROUGH THE CPD COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION

CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

Part I. Personal Information

Name:

Profession: License No.:

Date Issued: Valid Until:

Residence Address:

Telephone No.: Fax No.:

Cellphone No.: E-mail Address:

Company Name (if employed): Position:

Company Address: Telephone No.:

Part II. Nature of CPD Programs

Informal (Professional
Formal Non-Formal Others
Work Experience)

Part III. Acknowledgment

I hereby certify that the above information written by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I further authorize PRC and other agencies to investigate the authenticity of all the documents presented.

I am agreeing to the PRC Privacy Notice and giving my consent to the collection and processing of my
personal data in accordance thereto.

(Signature Over Printed Name)

Position

Date
Part IV. Assessment and Review
Regulation Division: Cash Division:
Assessed by : Amount : O.R. No.:
Date Date
Remarks : Issued by •
Part V. Action taken by the CPD Council

Approved Credit Units Granted:

Disapproved
Deferred pending compliance

Chairperson

Member Member

Date
 ANNEX "B-12"

PROCEDURE FOR CREDITING ACTIVITIES THAT DID NOT GO

THROUGH THE CPD COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION
Step 1. Secure Application Form at Regulation Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices or
download at PRC website (www.prc.qov.ph).
Step 2. Fill-out Application Form and comply the required documents. [Please provide one (1) set
for receiving copy]
Step 3. Proceed to Regulation Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices for evaluation and
assessment.
Step 4. Pay prescribed fee (in cash, Postal Money Order, Manager's Check, Bank Draft payable
to Professional Regulation Commission) of Five Hundred Pesos (P 500.00).
Step 5. Submit Application Form with attached supporting documents and photocopy of official
receipt to Regulation Division of any of the PRC Regional Offices.
Step 6. Verify your application after 15 working days from time of submission at CPD Division
(Central Office) by calling telephone number (+632) 8810-84-15 (PRC-PICC) or email at
cpdd.applications@gmail.com.
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
Supporting Documents
Refer to Annex "A" of this Resolution and/or Resolution No. 1208 (s. 2019) for
supporting documents)
Additional Requirements
] Short brown envelope for the Certificate of Accreditation
] Two (2) sets of metered documentary stamps worth Twenty-Five Pesos (P 25.00) each to be
affixed to the Certificate of Accreditation. (Available at PRC Customer Service and PRC
Regional Offices)
] Soft copy of the Application including supporting attachments in PDF format saved in flash
drive.
Note:
1. Representative/s filing application/s for accreditation and claiming the Certificate of Credit Units
Earned on behalf of the applicant must present a letter of authorization and valid identification
cards of both the authorized signatory and the representative.
2. The period for processing the application is 15 working days.
3. If additional requirement/s is/are needed, a period of 10 working days is given to submit the same.
Failure to comply within the period shall be construed as abandonment of application and the
prescribed fee shall be forfeited in favor of the government.
4. The CPD Council shall have the right to specify additional requirements if deemed necessary and
appropriate.
 ANNEX "B-13"

PROV DER S
LOGO

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Certif
Presented to

NAME
as

ROLE
(if Resource Person, include the topic discussed or presented)

on the

TITLE OF THE PROGRAM

VENUE
DATE OF CONDUCT

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION NUMBER

APPROVED CREDIT UNITS

SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

(DESIGNATION)
 ANNEX "B-14"

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CPD COUNCIL OF/FOR

AUTHORIZATION

The CPD Council of has authorized

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as CPD Monitor for the Accredited Program as specified below:

Name of Provider
Title of Program
Program Accreditation No.
Date of Event/Duration
Venue
Approved CPD Credit Units

Issued on the day of , 20_ at Professional Regulation

Commission, Manila, Philippines.

Chairman, CPD Council of

 Continuing Professional Development
Glossary

Accreditation Assessment
Refers to the formal or official approval The act of judging or deciding the amount,
granted to a person, an organization or a value, quality or importance of something or
program, upon meeting essential the judgement or decision that is made.°
requirements of achievement standards,
Assessment of learning outcomes
including qualifications or unit(s) of a
Refers to the evaluation of student
qualification, usually for a particular period
understanding of the learning outcomes of
of time, as defined by an accrediting the lesson. It provides information about
agency.' what a student should know or be able to do
as a result of the learning experience.
Accreditation Number Examples of assessment tools: 1. Written or
Refers to the number assigned to an oral questioning; 2. Writing impressions that
accredited CPD provider and accredited include: information that surprised you: new
CPD programs .2 learning acquired; questions that were not
answered; Information you can use your job.
Advanced learning activity 3. Making creative projects that demonstrate
Refers to a formal, non-formal or informal learning such as posters, role playing,
program designed to enable the participant student presentations, etc.
to acquire knowledge and skill in a
specialized or multidisciplinary field of study Author
for professional practice. This type of Person(s) or organization(s) responsible for
program may be considered for CPD the creation of a written work.
accreditation.
Awards
AIPO/APO A prize or recognition that is given on the
Refers to the Accredited Integrated basis of meritorious achievement. Some of
Professional Organization or the Accredited such awards are: outstanding achievement
Professional Organization in a given award, hall of fame ward, lifetime
profession.' achievement award, etc.

Article Bandwidth
An individual item on a particular subject in a The amount of data that can be transmitted
newspaper, magazine, or journal. in a fixed amount of time. For digital devices,
it is usually expressed in bits per seconds
ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (bps) or bytes per second. For analog
(ASEAN MRA) devices, it is expressed in cycles per second
Refers to a regional arrangement entered or Hertz (Hz).7
into by the ASEAN Member States
predicated on the mutual recognition of Basic learning activity
qualifications, requirements met, licenses Refers to a formal, non-formal or informal
and certifications granted, experience gained program designed to enable the participant
by the professional in order to enhance to acquire a broad and coherent knowledge
mobility of professional services within the and skill in the field of study for professional
region. 4 practice. This type of training program shall
not be accredited as a CPD program.
ASEAN Qualifications Reference
Framework (AQRF) Book
Refers to the common reference framework A relatively lengthy work, often on a single
that will function as a translation device to topic with several chapters. It may be in print
enable comparisons of qualifications cross or electronic in format.
ASEAN member states.5

1 Section 3(a), Article 1 of Republic Act No.10912 6 Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved from
2 Section 3.3.1, Rule II of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s. 2017) https://dictionarv.cambridqe.orq/dictionary/english/assessme
3 Section 3 (b), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912 nt
4 Section 3 (d), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912 7 Section 1 (a), PRC Resolution No. 1207 (s2019)
5 Section 3 (c), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912

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Calamity Consultancy
A bad event such as storms, flooding, fire. An activity where an individual gives expert
and earthquakes that causes damage and advice to an institution, agency or
suffering. See also Disaster. organization on a particular subject or
situation.
Career development
The process of learning and improving your Continuing Professional Development
skills so that you can do your job better and (CPD)
progress to better jobs.' Refers to the inculcation of advanced
knowledge. skills and ethical values in a
Certificate post-licensure specialization or in an inter or
A document formally attesting that multi-disciplinary field of study, for
something has been accomplished such as assimilation into professional practice, self-
a certificate of attendance or participation or directed research and/or lifelong learning."
qualification. Note: Please refer to Annex "B-
13" for the generic form of the certificate. Convention
A large meeting of a group of people who
Certificate of Registration (COR) have similar interests or type of work such as
Refers to the document issued by the PRC a political party or an association.
signifying that the person named therein has
complied with all the legal and procedural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
requirements for such issuance, including in A management concept whereby companies
appropriate cases, passing the licensure integrate social and environmental concerns
examination or registration without in their business operations and interaction
examination. The COR shall be evidence of with their stakeholders." These include
the authority of its holder to practice the outreach and extension services.
profession, together with all the rights and
privileges incidental thereto.' CPD accredited activity
Learning activities such as online training,
Colloquium local/international seminars/non-degree
A pre-arranged informal meeting for courses, institution/company-sponsored
consultation or exchange of information or training programs, and the like, offered by
discussion at which specialists/experts accredited CPD providers and which were
deliver talks on a topic or on related topics accredited by the CPD Council.
and then answer questions relating to
them.1° CPD Council
Refers to a body created to promote and
Competence ensure the continuous improvement of
An ability that extends beyond the professionals, in accordance with the
possession of knowledge and skills, which national, regional and international
include cognitive, functional. personal and standards of practice."
ethical competence.'
CPD credit unit
Competency Refers to the amount of learning that can be
Refers to the capability to apply or use a set transferred to a qualification achieved from
of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to formal, informal or non-formal learning
successfully perform and implement critical setting. wherein credits can be accumulated
work functions or tasks in a defined work to predetermined levels for the award of a
settings'? qualification."

Conference CPD program

A large formal meeting at which there are Refers to a set of learning activities
groups of talks and open fora on a particular accredited by the CPD Council such as ,
theme. workshops, technical lectures or subject
matter meetings, non-degree training
lectures and scientific meetings, modules,
tours and visits, which equip the

8 Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved from 12 Section 3.8, Rule I of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017)
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/englishicareer- Article 3 (f), Article 1 of Republic No. Act 10912
development 14 http://www.unido.org
9 Section 3.6, Rule I of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017) 15 Section 3 (g), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912

I° Section 1.4.3, PRC Resolution No. 1197 (s2019) 16 Section 3 (h), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912

Section 3 (e), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912

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professionals with advanced knowledge, Editor
skills and values in specialized or in an inter- A person or group responsible for compiling
or multidisciplinary field of study, self- and editing the writings of others into a single
directed research and/or lifelong learning.' information source such as a journal or
magazine.
CPD provider
Refers to a natural or juridical person Evaluation tools
accredited by the CPD Council to conduct See assessment of learning outcomes.
CPD Programs.'
Evaluator
Creative work Someone whose job is to judge the quality,
A tangible manifestation of works such as importance, amount or value of something.22
poetry. stories, music, software, invention,
paintings and other art works including digital Exhibit
and multi-media artworks. An object that is shown to the public in a
museum, etc."
Credit hours
Refer to the number of hours a participant Extension services
spends to master a specified skill or learning A program of teaching and training selected
outcome for an hour seminar/ communities by a college or university to
symposium/workshop, etc.' enable its members to acquire knowledge
and skills pertinent to their needs.
Diagnostic assessment
Refers to a method used to establish Facilitator
personal development needs with evidence One who makes processes or workshop
of prior learning procedures flow easily.

Data Privacy Act of 2012 Feedback

Short title for Republic Act No. 10173. An Act Information or statements of opinion about
Protecting Personal Information in something. such as a new product, that can
Information and Communication Systems in tell you if it is successful or liked.24
the Government and the Private Sector,
Creating for this Purpose a National Privacy Formal learning
Commission and for Other Purposes. Refers to educational arrangements such as
curricular qualifications offered by higher
Diploma program education institutions (HEls) and which lead
Refers to either a: to granting of diplomas and qualifications.
(a) Program offered by an institution of
higher learning which require Formative
baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate Refers to the time when someone or
degree/s for admission; or something is starting to develop in
(b) Program offered by any authorized character."
agency for non-baccalaureate
degree/s.20 Highly-advance learning activity
Refers to a formal, non-formal or informal
Disaster program designed to enable the participant
An event causing great harm. damage or to acquire knowledge and skill in a highly
suffering.21 See also Calamity. specialized and/or complex multidisciplinary
field of study for professional practice. This
Doctoral degree type of program may be considered for CPD
The highest degree in any discipline given by accreditation.
a university, conferring the title doctor.

17 Section 3 (I), Article I of Republic Act No 10912 23 Cambridge Dictionary.

18 Section 3 (j), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912 https://dictionary.cambridqe.orq/dictionarvienqlish/exhibit
19 Section 1.4.4 of PRC Resolution No. 1197 (s2019) 24 Cambridge Dictionary.
20 Section 3.14, Rule I of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017) httos://dictionary.cambridge.orq/dictionary/enqlish/feedback?
21 Cambridge Dictionary. q=Feedback
httos://dictionary.cambridqe.orq/dictionaryienqlish/disaster 25 Cambridge Dictionary.

22 Cambridge Dictionary. https://dictionarv.cambridqe.orq/dictionary/english/formative

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/evaluator

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In-service training Lifelong learning
Training that is given to employees during Refers to learning activities undertaken
the course of employment.26 throughout life for the development of
competencies and qualifications of the
Informal learning professional."
Learning that occurs in daily life assessed,
through the recognition, validation and Magazine
accreditation processes (RVA), and which A publication issued periodically containing
can contribute to a qualification." In some non-scholarly articles on various topics. It is
cases the term experiential learning is used usually heavily illustrated.
to refer to informal learning that focuses on
learning from experience. 28 Master's degree
A degree that is given to a student by a
Instructional design college or university usually after one or two
Refers to the creation of instructional years of additional study following a
materials, modules or lessons. The process bachelor's degree.
consists of determining the needs of the
learners, defining the end goals and Mode of assessment
objectives of instruction, designing and A system whereby the quality of work of a
planning assessment tasks, and designing professional is judged or measured
teaching and learning activities to ensure the
quality of instruction.29 Mode of Delivery
Methods of developing and delivering online
Invention learning. These include asynchronous,
Refers to any technical solution to a problem synchronous, hybrid or blended and
in any field activity which is new, involves an competency —based online courses.
innovative step and is industrially applicable.
33
Moderator
One who manages situations to help others
ISI state their own ideas and enable the group
The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) and the audience reach a decision.
was founded by Eugene Garfield in 1960. It Example: one who moderates a panel
was acquired by Thomson Scientific & discussion is a moderator.
Healthcare in 1992, became known as
Thomson ISI and now is part of the Module
Intellectual Property & Science business of One of several parts of a training program to
Thomson Reuters. ISI offered bibliographic be completed in a particular sequence.
database services. Its specialty: citation
indexing and analysis. a field pioneered by Monitor
Garfield. It maintains citation databases A person to observe or check on the
covering thousands of academic journals, accredited training program.
including a continuation of its longtime print-
based indexing service the Science Citation Monograph
Index (SCI), as well as the Social Sciences A short book on a single topic usually written
Citation Index (SSCI), and the Arts and by an expert or specialist in the field. It can
Humanities Citation Index (AHCI). All of be part of a series issued under one
these are available via ISI's Web of collective title.
Knowledge database service ("Institute for
Scientific Information", 2013).31 Newspaper
A periodical or serial issued daily and
Learning outcomes sometimes with different editions in a day or
Refer to what a learner can be expected to weekly such as community newspapers.
know, understand and/or demonstrate as a They usually contain news, editorials and
result of a learning experience.32 articles of current or local interest.

26 Collins Dictionary. 29 Educational technology.

https://www.collinsdictionarv.comidictionaryienglish/in- 'a Section 3.17. Rule I of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017)
service-traininq 3' IGI-Global. https://www igi-global.com/chapter/citation-
27 Section 3 (i). Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912 based-indicators-in-evaluation-of-quality-and-performance-
28 UNESCO Guidelines for the Recognition, Validation and of-research-and-researchers/113115
Accreditation of the Outcomes of Non-Formal and Informal 32 Section 3 (m), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912
Learning. Hamburg, Germany: UNESCO Institute for 33 Section 3 (n), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912
Lifelong Learning, c2012, p. 8.

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Non-CPD accredited activities Pathways and equivalencies
Self-directed learning activities such as Refer to mechanisms that provide access to
online training, local/international seminars/ qualifications and assist professionals to
non-degree courses, institution/company- move easily and readily between the
sponsored training programs, and the like, different education and training sectors, and
which did not undergo CPD accreditation but between these sectors, and the labor market,
may be applied for and awarded CPD credit through the Philippine Credit Transfer
units by the respective CPD Council. System."

Non-formal learning Peer reviewer

Learning that has been acquired in addition An expert in a field who reviews books or
or alternatively to formal learning, which may articles submitted for publication.
be structured and made more flexible
according to educational and training Philippine Qualifications Framework
arrangements; It could be either accredited (PQF)
or non-accredited (self-directed).34 Refers to the quality assured national system
for the development, recognition and award
Notional learning hours of qualifications at defined levels, based on
Refer to the number of hours a participant standards of knowledge, skills and values,
spends, on the average, to master a acquired in different ways and methods by
specified skill or learning outcome. It also learners and workers. 39
involves the preparation time like pre-activity
readings and research, as necessary.' Platform
A group of technologies that are used as a
Online learning activities base upon which other applications,
Structured or unstructured learning processes or technologies are developed."
initiatives, which make use of the internet
and other web-based Information and Policy
Communications Technology solutions." A set of ideas or a plan of what to do in
particular situations that has been agreed to
Online continuing professional officially by a group of people, a business
development program organization or a political party.'
A form of instruction that takes place
completely on the Internet, It involves a Portfolio
variety of multimedia elements, including A collection of drawings, designs or other
graphics, audio, video, and web-links, which papers that represent a person's work."
all can be accessed through one's Internet
browser 37 Post-graduate academic studies
Refer to Master's or doctoral degree/s,
Pamphlet diploma/s or certificate/s earned after the
A small booklet that is less than 100 pages completion of a baccalaureate degree or
or leaflet containing information or course from a school, college or university,
arguments about a single topic. or other institutions recognized by pertinent
government bodies.43
Panelist/Reactor
A member of a panel or group of selected Poster
persons for judging, discussing, etc. A large printed picture, photograph or notice
that you stick or pin to a wall or board usually
Participant for decoration or to advertise something."
One who joins or takes part in an activity.
Prior learning
Patent A person's skills, knowledge and
A government license giving sole right to a competencies that have been acquired
person for his invention for a given period. through work experience, training,
independent study, volunteer activities and

34 Section 3 (o), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912 41 Cambridge Dictionary.

35 Section 1.4.5 of PRC Resolution No. 1197 (s2019) https://dictionary cambridge.orq/dictionary/english/policy?q=
36 Section 3.21, Rule I of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017) Policy. 9
37 Section 1 (c), PRC Resolution No. 1207 (s2019) 42 Cambridge Dictionary.
38 Section 3 (q). Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912
https://dictionary.cambridge.orq/dictionary/english/portfolio
39 Section 3 (r), Article 1 of Republic Act No.10912
43 Section Sec 3.24, Rule 1 of PRC Resolution 1032 (s2017)
4° Section 1 (d) of PRC Resolution No. 1207 (s2019)
Cambridge Dictionary.
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hobbies, that may be applied for academic usually in multiple copies for sale to the
credit, as a requirement of a training program general public
or for occupational certification.45
Qualification
Professional Refers to a status gained after a person has
Refers to a person who is registered and been assessed to have achieved learning
licensed to practice a regulated profession in outcomes or competencies in accordance
the Philippines and who holds a valid with the standard specified for a qualification
Certificate of Registration and Professional title, and is proven by a document issued by
Identification Card (PIC) from the a recognized agency or body.'
Professional Regulation Commission.46
Quality assurance
Professional activity Refers to planned and systematic processes
Refers to activity which promotes and that provide confidence in the design,
facilitates enhancement of knowledge, skills delivery and award of qualifications within an
and values as a professional.' education and training system, and is a
component of quality management that is
Professional Identification Card (PIC) focused on ensuring that quality
Refers to the document bearing the requirements will be fulfilled.54
registration number, dates of issuance and
expiry, duly signed by the Commission Recognition of informal learning
Chairperson issued to a registered Refers to the outcome resulting from the
professional upon payment of the assessment of experiential learning
registration fee for three (3) years.45 measured against external standards,
requirements or criteria.55
Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) Research and development
Refers to the government agency Work directed toward the innovation,
responsible for the administration, introduction, and improvement of products
implementation and enforcement of and services.
regulatory policies on the regulation and
licensing of various professions and Resource person
occupations under its jurisdiction.49 A lecturer, speaker, presenter, panelist,
reactor, analyst in a specialized field or the
Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) like in a seminar or similar activity."
Refers to a body created by law, decree and
other issuance pursuant to laws to regulate a Scopus
specific profession or group of professions." Scopus is a source-neutral abstract and
citation database curated by independent
Professional work experience subject matter experts. Scopus indexes
Refers to any participation that a content from 24,600 active titles and 5,000
professional gains while working in a specific publishers which are rigorously vetted and
selected by an independent review board,
and uses a rich underlying metadata
Professorial chair architecture to connect people, published
Refers to an academic position awarded to a ideas and institutions.'
member of a faculty at the tertiary level who
has distinguished himself/herself in the field Self-Directed activities
of expertise.52 Refer to learning activities such as online
training. local/international seminar/non-
Publication degree courses, institution/ company
Creative work in print, electronic format or sponsored training programs, and the like
multimedia format of an which did not undergo CPD accreditation but
individual/organization issued by a publisher may be applied for and awarded CPD credit

45 Section 3(s), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912 53 Section 3 (u). Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912
46 Section 3 (t), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912 54 Section 3 (v), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912
47 Section 1.3 of PRC Resolution No. 1197 (s 2019) 55 European Centre for the Development of Vocational

48 Section 3.27, Rule I of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017) Training. European Guidelines for Validating Non-formal and
49 Section 3.28 of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017) Informal learning. Cedefop reference series 104.
5° Section 3.29 of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017) Luxemborg Publications Office of the European Union, 2015
56 Section 3.34, Rule I of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017)
51 Section 3.30 of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017)
57 https://www.elsevier.com/solutions/scopus
52 Section 3.31 of PRC Resolution No. 1032 (s2017)

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units by the respective CPD Council.58 These may help in the development of the
activities are driven by one's need and professional in the social milieu.'
motivation to learn either through a
professional activity or volunteer Webinar
engagement.' CPD programs that are broadcasted live
over the Internet.65
Seminar
A meeting of a group of people with a teacher Workshop
or expert for training, discussion, or study on A method of teaching where participants are
a particular subject. grouped together in smaller groups to
discuss a topic in detail or gain practical
Socio-Civic activities experience in the use of a resource.
Programs that enhance the well-being of
citizens and the society in general.

Specialty training
A non-degree post-graduate training such as
residency, externship, specialty and sub-
specialty program conducted, or fellowship
conferred, by an organization or society,
and/or recognized by the pertinent
government authority.6°

Study tour
A trip taken by a group of people in order to
observe and learn something.

Summative assessment
Evaluation of learning, skills acquisition at
the conclusion of an instructional period or
professional work experience.

Technical report
A paper written to describe a research study
in a specific field.

Tutorial
(A mode of teaching that) provides practical
information about a specific subject (e.g.
teach be example and supply the information
to complete a certain task) via face-to-face or
Intent to an individual or a small group. 61

Validation
Refers to the result of the assessment of the
individual's learning outcomes and may
result in a certificate or diploma.62

Video-on-demand
CPD programs that are filmed then uploaded
for consumption after the fact.63

Volunteer engagement
Refers to activity done under the ambit of
social responsibility, which may or may not
directly involve the practice of profession, but

58 Section 3 (w), Article 1 of Republic Act No. 10912 Informal learning. Luxemborg: Publications Office of the
59 Section 1.1 of PRC Resolution 1197, (s 2019) European Union, 2015
60 Section Sec 3.36 Rule 1 of PRC Resolution No. 1032 63 Section 1 (e) of PRC Resolution No. 1207 (s2019)
(s2017) 64 Section 1.3 of PRC Resolution No. 1197 (s2019)
61 Section 14.2, PRC Resolution No. 1197 (s2019) 65 Section 1 (f) of PRC Resolution 1207 (s2019)

62 European Centre for the Development of Vocational

Training. European Guidelines for Validating Non-formal and

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