CGeog: a Professional development opportunity and recognition

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It's now 16 years since I became a Chartered Geographer (and with it, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society). At the time, I was teaching and went for the version of the accreditation which has (Teacher) in brackets after it - and is therefore particularly prestigious.

Other post nominals are CGeog (GI/GIS), (Geomorph) and (Econ).

According to the RGS-IBG:

Chartered Geographer is the Society’s internationally recognised accreditation for professionals who demonstrate expertise in applying geographical skills, knowledge and understanding; innovating; acting professionally; and communicating and influencing in a range of professional settings.

They advance their expertise over the course of their career through their commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and professional engagement with peers and wider networks.

There are some entry requirements in terms of 'length of service':

For CGeog, CGeog (GI/GIS), CGeog (Geomorph) and CGeog (Econ), have not less than six years (with a degree in geography or a related subject) or ten to fifteen years (without a degree; length of time at the discretion of the assessment panel) experience in the profession and practice of geography since graduating.

For CGeog (Teacher), have not less than six years (with a degree) or ten to fifteen years (without a degree) experience in the profession and practice of teaching geography, including the successful completion of a teacher training year.

Being a Chartered Geographer requires a yearly commitment to recording your CPD, both internal and external under a series of headings and reaching a yearly target for hours that you have engaged with your own continuous professional development and also supported the work of others through networking. Filling in the CPD log is a perfect annual reminder of what I have been up to, and also a reminder to log this with school as well, as they are always keen to track professional development.

You also get a shiny circular metal badge to wear with pride.

I've also acted as a referee and mentor for other Chartered Geographers in the last few years so there is a growing number of people whose professional journey I've also been able to play a small part in.

If you have any questions about CGeog, feel free to get in touch.

This includes everything you need to know about the process of applying, mentor support, networking opportunities and the wider network.

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