Miss your CPD and you risk losing your title.
ARB’s CPD requirements are now mandatory for every UK architect.
Failure to comply can lead to removal from the Register — and without registration, you cannot legally call yourself an architect.
Keep your CPD organised, compliant, and audit-ready with developThat.
The Regulator is watching…
Warning…
Why CPD Compliance Matters More Than Ever
Architects tell the same story:
CPD notes scattered across notebooks, emails, PDFs
Learning recorded in spreadsheets that never get updated
Reflections left until the last minute
Evidence saved on desktops or random folders
No clear idea of what ARB will expect in an audit
No system for planning CPD that actually supports competence
The risk?
When ARB asks for your CPD record… you’re not ready.
Since 2024, CPD has become a legal requirement for Architects.
Every architect must:
Complete CPD that meets ARB’s mandatory learning areas
Record and store CPD evidence
Write reflections that demonstrate competence
Submit records for audit when requested
Maintain compliance annually
And if you don’t?
You can be removed from the Register
You will not be legally allowed to use the title Architect
You must pay extra to rejoin
You may face delays in reinstatement
For many practitioners, this is new territory, and easy to get wrong without a clear, structured system.
Risk being Removed
Are your Records Organised?
What happens if you don’t comply with ARB’s CPD requirements?
You can be removed from the Register
You must pay a fee and reapply to rejoin
You may be asked to evidence past CPD
You cannot legally use the title Architect while off the Register
You may face questions from employers or clients
developThat helps ensures you meet every requirement, every year, eliminating this stress completely.
Plan your CPD
Introducing developThat
Your simple, structured, ARB-aligned CPD recording platform.
developThat is built around the ARB CPD Framework — with clarity, usability, and compliance at its core.
One organised place to:
Plan your CPD for the year
Log activities in minutes
Add evidence with one click
Record reflections that meet ARB expectations, with the help of AI
Track progress against mandatory areas
Export everything instantly for audit
It’s the CPD tool you’ll wonder how you did without.
Capture your Evidence
Progress Tracking
See exactly what you’ve completed, what’s missing, and what needs attention.
Audit-Ready Exports
Generate a clean, ARB-compliant CPD record at the click of a button.
Secure Storage
Your CPD is stored inside an encrypted environment, not scattered across your desktop.
Key Features
Aligned with the ARB CPD Framework
The entire CPD requirement translated into a simple, structured format.
Smart Logging
Add CPD in minutes: courses, reading, webinars, events, mentoring, project learning … anything.
Evidence Storage
Upload certificates, PDFs, screenshots, notes, links, all stored securely in one place.
Reflection Builder
AI-guided prompts help write clear, concise reflections that match ARB expectations.
Get Organised
Be a superhero
How it Works
1. Plan Your CPD
Set your goals, focus areas, and required competencies for the year.
2. Log Your Learning
Add activities as you go, from a 1-hour webinar to a major course.
3. Upload Evidence
Certificates, notes, screenshots - all stored safely in one place.
4. Write Reflections
Use structured prompts to record exactly what ARB expects.
5. Export for Audit
Download a complete CPD record instantly.
Compliance has never been this simple.
Be professional
Why Architects Choose DevelopThat
Stay compliant
Follow a structure built specifically around ARB rules.
Reduce stress and admin
No more spreadsheets, searching for files, or last-minute panic.
Save time
Most CPD logs can be completed in minutes.
Be professional
Your CPD record becomes a polished, audit-ready document.
Stronger competence
Plan CPD that genuinely improves your work, not just ticks a box.
Pricing
For Individuals
Free during early access.
Reduced pricing for the first 250 who sign up.
FAQ
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Do I have to complete CPD every year?
Yes. ARB requires all architects to complete, reflect on, and record CPD annually.
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What happens if I don’t record CPD?
You may be removed from the Register and will need to reapply, provide evidence you have completed your CPD — and pay extra — to return.
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Do I need to upload my CPD to ARB?
No, if you choose not to upload to myARB you must upload your evidence to the RIBA CPD tool.
The ARB can ask you to provide evidence of your RIBA submission.
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What is the difference between developThat and myARB?
myARB is a basic recording tool. developThat encourages you to plan, manage, and reflect on your CPD with an easy-to-use dashboard that lets you keep track of what you’ve done.
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How does the ARB know I have completed my CPD in myARB?
Each year when you renew your ARB Registration you will be asked to confirm you have completed your CPD for the year. You must confirm your CPD has been recorded on either the myARB portal or the RIBA CPD tool. ARB will conduct regular audits.
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Is DevelopThat approved by ARB?
No tool receives formal approval, but developThat that is built directly around ARB’s published framework. Enframe is working with the ARB to become a recognised provider.
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Will my CPD stay private on developThat?
Yes. All data is stored securely and only accessible to you, unless you export it and save elsewhere.
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Where can I find the ARB CPD Scheme?
We have incliuded a link here to the ARB CPD Scheme.
CPD doesn’t need to be stressful
Remove the risk. Stay compliant. Protect your title
Get Started with developThat
A simple, secure, ARB-aligned CPD platform for architects.