Careers of Consultant Growth and Leadership

Professional development is part of the consultant mindset. The Continuing Professional Growth program helps members stay current, build confidence, and reach new goals through recognized learning opportunities and contributions to the industry.

Your Career Through Lifelong Learning

The Continuing Professional Growth program encourages consultant members to sharpen their skills, expand their knowledge, and stay relevant in a changing industry. A variety of activities and learning formats make it easy to grow at your own pace.

Earn CEUs through seminars, industry tours, and educational courses.
Share your expertise by presenting, publishing, or contributing to the profession.
Set personal goals and track your progress with support from the FCSI community.

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Support Your Growth with the Right Resources

Professional development is a long journey. We offer many ways to grow your expertise and stay connected to what matters most in your consulting career.

Activities That Earn You CEUs

Take part in seminars, industry tours, or self-guided learning to build skills and earn credit toward your growth goals.

Opportunities to Share Your Knowledge

Present at events, contribute to publications, or create educational tools that support fellow members and count toward CEUs.

Flexible Paths for Lifelong Learning

Learn in the way that fits your schedule by reading, videos, volunteering, or courses approved by the Continuing Professional Standards team.

CEU Qualified Activities

FCSI provides the Continuing Professional Growth Program to support the lifelong learning for its consultant members. The following are the types of activities that qualify for CEUs.

CEUs	Activity	Examples of Evidence
Refer to division/local unit where exams are available	FCSI Exams – (points awarded when each exam is passed)	Certificate of achievement
1 per hour	Attendee – educational seminar	Program and certificate of attendance
1 per tour	Tours of manufacturer’s/supplier’s facilities	Program
3 per hour	Seminar presenter (sole)	Program and copy of presentation
2 per hour	Seminar panelist	Program and copy of presentation
4 each	Published article or book (sole author) based on 5000 word multiples	Copy of publication
2 each	Published article or book (co-author) based on 5000 word multiples	Copy of publication
1 each	Published article or book contributing author (four or more authors) based on 5000 word multiples	Copy of publication
2 each	Published software or book review	Copy of publication
1 per hour of instruction	Related educational courses approved by the CPS	Certificate of achievement/attendance
3 each	Attendance at industry trade shows/exhibitions	Entry badge
1 per hour	Learning from pre-approved video or multimedia self-study program	Details of program
1 per article	Reading online articles provided by FCSI and passing the quiz	Evidence of achievement
1 per article	Writing a 10-question quiz for use by other members (copyright clearance and test with answers)	Acceptance confirmation
3 for minimum of 10 hours service per year	Providing service to FCSI or other industry group that is not in direct competition with FCSI	Listing of activities undertaken and dates