CPD Course Salesmen Spy a Nice Little Earner

 

With the ICAEW change in CPD requirements coming into force on 1 November, companies that run CPD courses have spotted a nice little earner (which needless to say will cost the hapless members of the ICAEW dear).

One such company, based in Canada, somehow has my name, email address and knowledge of the fact that I am a member of the ICAEW. I was on the receiving end of this email from them this morning:

" Hi Ken,

Unless you are exempt from the CPD Regulations, then you are required at the start of the CPD year (1 November) to identify which CPD category is most applicable to you, based on the type of work you do - get all your hours during our once-a-year 2-day sale.

By taking online courses, you ensure compliance with your CPD Obligations - online courses are flexible, verifiable, and fit your busy schedule.

Best-selling product on an even bigger sale - until midnight on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, you can claim an additional 10% off on Triennial CPD Custom Package - get 60 hours just for £540.9 instead of £1,737*

• Long-Term Planning: Offers a longer planning horizon, allowing you to organize your learning and development over three years. 
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• Flexibility: Select and complete courses at your own pace within the three-year period.
• Reduced Administrative Burden: By streamlining these administrative tasks into a triennial plan, the overall administrative workload decreases significantly. This frees up time to focus on other critical tasks within the organization.

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Lock the best price for your professional development credits today."

I have written to them asking them how is it they have my email address.

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