Friday lunchtime CPD webinar: ARA Professional Registration
Speaker: Chris Sheridan, Head of Professional Standards and Development at Archives and Records Association
Online - Friday 17 July 2026 - 1.00pm to 1.30pm
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: Free
The closing date for Eventbrite bookings is Wednesday 25th July 2026. Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date.
Please book your place here before Wednesday 15th July 2026 by 5.00pm