Friday CPD webinar: ARA Professional Registration

Join this informal webinar, to hear of the benefits of ARA's professional registration and how it could benefit your career.

What is professional registration and how might it benefit my career?

Join this informal webinar with Chris Sheridan, Head of Professional Standards and Development at Archives and Records Association (ARA), to explore ARA professional registration.

Chris will explain why charterships and professional registrations exist, the benefits they offer, and provide an overview of ARA’s professional registration application and assessment process.

Webinar learning outcomes

· Understanding the value of registration

· The importance of continuing professional development (CPD)

· How to use ARA’s competency frameworks

· How to apply for ARA professional registration

The learning outcomes map to the following areas of ARA’s competency frameworks;

A4/RM4 Working with people

AC8 Teamwork and collaboration

A8/RM8 Performance and impact

A10/RM10/AC7 Developing self and others

A11/RM11 Professional ethics and standards

About our presenter:

Chris Sheridan has more than 25 years’ experience working with chartered institutions and professional membership organisations. At ARA he leads work on professional registration, university programme accreditation, central training, and ongoing career and professional development support for members.

Booking and delegate fee: This webinar is free

The closing date for Eventbrite bookings is Wednesday 15th July 2026. Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date. Please check you have received these in advance of the start time so you’re ready to join on the day.