4. Advantages of joining a professional body

  • Being formally recognised as a professional in your field.
  • Gaining professional status often helps get a more senior and higher paid job.
  • Being able to mix with others in your profession both socially and professionally.
  • Get support in life long learning and training.
  • Having access to technical knowledge in the form of text books, online resources, journals and training courses.
  • Being able to contribute your expertise when a new regulation or policy needs to be put together e.g. setting standards.
  • Being able to promote your field in society.
  • Being able to mentor younger members to help them develop further.
 

 

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