Improving continuing professional development compliance among construction professionals through integrated strategies in South Africa

Abstract

Purpose A high level of low compliance with continuing professional development (CPD) among construction professionals in developing countries is well acknowledged in existing literature. In spite of several interventions in CPD implementation, reforms and approaches in recent times, there does not seem to be an immediate improvement. This development calls for a re-think among stakeholders to adopt strategies that can yield the best results in uptake. Though several strategies have been proposed to potentially result in CPD uptake and compliance among construction professionals, these possible strategies have not been considered in an integrated manner. This study aims at identifying CPD delivery and implementation strategies that can significantly contribute to compliance and uptake among construction professionals in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative research design and a questionnaire survey, this study sought to identify effective CPD implementation strategies for construction professionals from a plethora of suggested ones that can engender increased uptake and compliance. Findings By using multiple regression analysis, the results revealed “flexible e-learning platforms”, “standardisation of CPD model and formats by professional institutions”, “inclusion of CPD in tertiary curriculum to easily understand its importance” and “encouraging practices to have frequent in-house training sessions sharing experiences” as the most significant strategies that are likely to improve CPD uptake and compliance. Originality/value Against the backdrop of the need to increase CPD uptake and compliance among professionals through flexible integrated approach comes to the fore the understanding and knowledge of the strategies that can engender CPD uptake and compliance among construction professionals in the construction industry in South Africa.

Relating knowledge creation factors to construction organizations’ effectiveness

“…The reliability test yielded a Cronbach's a coefficient of internal consistency value of 0.94, which is considered reliable. Regression analysis could be used to investigate the relationships between variables using Likert scale data (Pinto and Slevin, 1988;Chan et al, 2001;Ling et al, 2004;Khang and Moe, 2008;Ika et al, 2012;Hair et al, 2014;Yamin and Sim, 2016;Kwofie et al, 2018). Thus, regression analysis with the stepwise approach is used to relate KCFs to different organizational effectiveness aspects measured by EOs.…”

Continuing professional development (CPD): a necessary component in the workplace or not?

“…1,5 This type of learning not only increases professional potential, but personal potential as well. 1,[6][7][8] It is also known by the terms "lifelong learning" and "continuing professional education". 9 In certain work environments, the CPD system is non-negotiable and is often monitored by a professional body.…”