CPD and Ongoing Support

In order for our members to provide the best service to their clients, they need to be to be competent and up-to-date with legislation, knowledge and best practice in the industry. The Willwriting Academy provides a range of courses which count towards members’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Not only does this enable our members to excel in their careers, it also means that they're able to demonstrate their high level of knowledge and skill to consumers.

It's important to bear in mind that not all courses and providers offering professional training are CPD accredited. We have created a list of approved providers who provide additional courses.

In addition to CPD courses, the IPW provide other support to members, such as:

Quarterly Online Training
In addition to our regular Willwriting Academy courses, the IPW run quarterly online training sessions (approx. 4 hrs via Zoom) which cover a range of relevant topics, and these count towards CPD. These are well attended by members.

Monthly Update/Newsletter
The IPW Council send out a Monthly Update/Newsletter via e-mail, featuring topical news and information, including technical information and guides on a wide range of issues.

Facebook Forum
This provides a ‘live’ instant way of members outlining issues, problems and other queries and obtaining feedback, answers and guidance in real time. Many members use it and find it very helpful.

Mentoring
The IPW provide Technical Support from our ‘Technical Team’ who can answer the more complicated issues our members might need to deal with and assist with guidance where needed. Members use it and find it very helpful.

A number of IPW members are involved in mentoring other IPW Willwriters, providing support, guidance, advice, hints and tips. This is especially important for newer members who are becoming established.

The Institute has a programme of Continuing Professional Development to ensure that all members of every level develop their skills and keep abreast of changes in the law, so that they can offer a first-class service to their clients.

Other Courses

The Willwriting Academy Limited runs regular specialist courses on topics related to Wills, such as:

Powers of Attorney
Probate, Confirmation & Estate Administration
Advising Elderly Clients
Inheritance Tax Planning
Care Home Fee Planning

All courses run by the Willwriting Academy Limited are open to non-members. Details of forthcoming events are published in the Courses and bookings area of this website.

This does not mean that providers who are not on this list are not acceptable CPD providers but members should check with the Institute before booking training with a training provider who is not on this list. All of the Willwriting Academy Ltd CPD courses have been accredited by the CPD Standards Office.