Frequently asked questions
 

Are CPD College courses for solicitors accepted by the Law Society as CPD?Yes all our courses may be used for Law Society CPD purposes.How much CPD credit can I get from a CPD College course?Three hours. This is the maximum allowed by the Law Society for E-learning in the current CPD cycle.Why do you have courses on Management and Professional Development skills?The Law Society requires that 3 hours out of your 11 hour CPD requirement are comprised of management and professional development skills courses.Can I meet my full 3 hours Management and Professional Development skills CPD requirement with CPD College?Yes each of our courses is 3 hours in duration so you can meet your full management and professional development requirement with CPD College.Why do you have courses on Regulator Matters?The Law Society requires that 1 hour out of your 11 hour CPD requirement is comprised of regulatory matters courses.Can I meet my full 1 hour Regulatory Matters CPD requirement with CPD College?Yes each of our courses in this category is 1 hour in duration so you can meet your full regulatory matters requirement with CPD College.How many courses can I do with CPD College? You can do one three hour course or two one hour courses. Remember the maximum online CPD you can do according to the Law Society is 3 hours.How do I access my course? You click the link called login/start course under your course title and log in to your course using your username and password.How do I get a username and password? You create your own username and password when you register online or by post. When you register over the phone you can also create your own details or we can create them for you. Please keep a note of your username and password.What if I forget my username and password? You can retrieve the details from a link on the home page, link on the login box or you can call us (053-9230344) and we will reset them for you.How much time do I need to spend at the course? You are required to engage with the course for a total of 3 hours.Do I have to be online for the full 3 hours?No, you may spend time offline reading materials printed from the course, composing contributions to the forum etc. This time can be manually inputted.Do I have to do the 3 hours in one block?No, you can if you wish but you can also accumulate your two hours over a period of time that suits you.What do I need to do to successfully complete a course?You need to engage with the course for 3 hours, make at least one contribution to the discussion forum and complete the online course evaluation form.What verification record do I have when the course is completed?The system will automatically produce a CPD record and a course completion certificate.Do I need broadband?We would strongly recommend broadband for maximum benefit from the course.How much does each course cost?Each course costs €149.Cancellation policy?You can cancel registration up to the point where course fees are paid. Once course fees are paid courses cannot be cancelled.