Benefits

Whether you are an employer or an individual member, the RTPI Learning Partner initiative can benefit you.

RTPI Learning Partner organisations can take advantage of:

• Inclusion in the online list of RTPI Learning Partners. Widely promoted by the RTPI, appearing in this list is a great way to highlight your organisation to potential employees or clients. In a recent survey of RTPI Learning Partners, 100% said that they found this listing useful.
• Use of the RTPI Learning Partner logo. As a symbol of your organisations commitment to professional excellence, the logo can be used at careers fairs or on recruitment literature to attract new staff, or on other publications to demonstrate your organisations commitment to excellence through investment in professional development.
• Eligibility for the Employer Award for Excellence in Learning and Development. Introduced as part of the new suite of Education and Lifelong Learning Awards for the 2009 round, this award is only open to current RTPI Learning Partner organisations. Find out more about how to enter the award.
• Improved dialogue with the RTPI. RTPI Learning Partners receive information on new education-related consultations and there is also a representative from a Learning Partner on the RTPI Education and Lifelong Learning Committee. Learning Partners have a named contact at the RTPI and receive regular electronic communications.
• A range of other benefits throughout the year. For the last four years RTPI Learning Partner organisations have taken advantage of discounted entry to the RTPI Planning Convention. RTPI Learning Partners also have the opportunity to promote their organisations at the Planning Convention in a dedicated display promoting best practice.

Benefits for Individual Members

Individual members of the RTPI can benefit from the RTPI Learning Partner initiative through:

• Commitment by your employer to maintain excellent levels of learning and development for you as an employee.
• Improved information available on the level of support for training and professional development provided by organisations, helping you to choose between potential employers.
• A positive exchange of information between your RTPI Learning Partner employer and your professional body, which is designed to support your development. This includes assurance that your employer is up to speed with any changes in this area and measures to foster high professional standards, such as the assessment of professional competence (APC).