CPD and Professional Development for Teachers: Units, Trainings, and Smart Planning
Licensed professional teachers renew their PRC license every three years, with CPD compliance governed by the CPD law and current PRC resolutions. Beyond compliance, well-chosen professional development doubles as promotion points and RPMS evidence — so plan trainings to serve all three at once.
Compliance: know the current rules
CPD requirements for renewal have shifted over the years through PRC resolutions, so verify the current requirement when your renewal approaches rather than relying on remembered numbers. What has stayed constant: accredited programs earn credit units, and self-directed or informal learning can be credited within limits under the rules in effect.
Earning units without draining your wallet
- DepEd-provided trainings — INSETs and official programs, often with CPD accreditation.
- Free webinars from accredited providers — abundant since the shift to online delivery.
- Postgraduate units — graduate studies convert to CPD credit under the crediting rules.
- Outputs — research, materials development, and resource speaking may be creditable as professional activities.
Choose trainings with triple value
Before enrolling, ask: does this count for CPD, add promotion points, and produce RPMS evidence? Trainings aligned to current priorities — like the MATATAG curriculum or reading instruction — typically score on all three.
The record-keeping habit
Keep a single CPD log: training title, provider, dates, units, certificate location. Scan every certificate on the day you receive it. Renewal season and ranking season both reward the teacher whose records are already assembled.
Frequently asked questions
How many CPD units do teachers need to renew?
The requirement is set by the CPD law and current PRC resolutions and has changed over time — check the PRC's current issuance before your renewal.
Do school INSETs count as CPD?
Trainings from accredited providers or creditable under self-directed learning rules can count; keep certificates and program details for crediting.
Can I renew my license without complete CPD units?
Renewal procedures under current PRC rules address CPD compliance, including any undertakings required; follow the process announced by PRC.