Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the process of tracking and documenting the skills and training a professional has acquired. According to the CPD Act of 2016, the Professional Regulation Commission is mandated to regulate the efficient practice of all professions. This includes compelling all professionals to earn CPD units as part of their professional license renewal process.
As stated in the new guidelines, professional teacher must earn 15 CPD units to renew their PRC license. Teachers can earn these units by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, conducting research, or participating in community-based professional services.
Required CPD units for PRC License Renewal
As mentioned above, license renewal for professional teachers will require 15 units of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The new guidelines, which mandated only 15 units, were good news for all professional teachers, since the old resolution required a minimum of 45 CPD units.
The even better news is that the PRC, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has granted a grace period. The PRC allows professionals who cannot present their CPD units before December 2024 to do so after signing a ‘Certificate of Undertaking’. Furthermore, as we all know, first-time renewal is exempt from any CPD requirement.
The renewal cycle for professional teachers is every 3 years. Thus, teachers must accumulate 15 units before renewing their license. However, during the transition period, temporary relief was granted due to the Pandemic. For example, if you lack 5 points for your renewal before December 2024, you are still allowed to renew. However, you must add those missing units to your CPD units for your next PRC License Renewal.
Featured Free Training with CPD Units
The National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) is the most popular and cost-free CPD provider for teachers employed by the Department of Education. It offers teachers a more affordable option to comply with CPD units for PRC License Renewal. Nevertheless, there are various other CPD providers available that you can choose from.
NEAP’s Free Training with 10 CPD Units “Microsoft Copilot AI”
The National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) continues to improve education by launching a nationwide training program for teachers called “Future-Ready Starts Here.” Through this initiative, NEAP aims to help educators develop digital skills, especially in using artificial intelligence, so they can keep up with the changing needs of today’s learning environment.
One of the main highlights of the training is the use of Microsoft Copilot Chat, an AI tool that can help teachers manage their daily tasks more easily. Through this free online workshop, participants will learn how to use AI in lesson planning, reduce administrative workload, and improve productivity both inside and outside the classroom.
Training Details
- Title: Microsoft Copilot Chat AI
- Organizer: National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP)
- Training Dates:
- May 30, 2026
- June 2, 2026
- June 4, 2026
- Venue: Virtual (via MS Teams)
- CPD Units: 10 Units
DICT’s Free Training with 1.5 CPD Units “Digital Citizenship”
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) continues to support various programs that equip teachers with ways to integrate technology into teaching. In line with this, the DICT offers a free webinar with 1.5 CPD units on May 28, 2026. This webinar, entitled “Digital Citizenship,” will discuss proper digital etiquette for teachers. Furthermore, it aims to promote responsible digital citizenship in the modern classroom.
Training Details
- Title: Digital Citizenship
- Organizer: Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
- Training Dates: May 28, 2026 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
- Venue: Virtual (via Zoom)
- (Links for this virtual training will be posted here. Please bookmark this page for future visits.)
- CPD Units: 1.5 Units
Non-CPD Free Training
There are several available webinars that can help improve your technical and professional skills. Although these trainings are not accredited by the PRC for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), some of them may still be included in promotion documents and teachers’ IPCRF. In addition, these webinars are free and conducted online, making them accessible and convenient for everyone.
Stairway Foundation’s Child Protection E-Learning Course
This course was developed to help educators gain a better understanding of the different child protection concerns that learners may experience both offline and online. Created by the Department of Education Learner Rights and Protection Division in partnership with Stairway Foundation, the course provides practical knowledge, guidance, and helpful resources that can support teachers in creating a safer and more protective learning environment for all learners. Through this course, educators are encouraged to become more aware, responsive, and proactive when it comes to child protection issues in schools and communities.
The course is delivered fully asynchronously, allowing participants to complete the lessons at their own pace and according to their available time within the given course duration. It includes short video discussions, interactive activities, and resource materials that make learning more engaging and accessible. Although this is a non-CPD course, participants who successfully complete all required activities will receive a certificate that may serve as supporting document for IPCRF and promotion purposes, subject to existing DepEd and institutional guidelines.
Training Details
- Title: Child Protection E-Learning Course
- Organizer: Stairway Foundation Inc.
- Training Dates: May 21 to June 21, 2026
- Venue: Moodle Platform
- https://elearning.stairwayfoundation.org/course/view.php?id=228 (Enrollment Key is LRPDSFI2026)
- CPD Units: 1.5 Units
Accredited CPD Programs for Teachers
The most important tip we can give is always to check that the provider is PRC-accredited and that the training you’re enrolling in includes CPD units.
| CPD Providers | Link | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. DepEd NEAP Training Programs | https://training.deped.gov.ph/ | Offers free and low-cost CPD webinars, focused on Matatag Curriculum, inclusive education, and digital literacy |
| 2. Stairway Foundation Inc. | stairwayfoundation.org | Modular, online, and self-paced courses |
| 3. TechFactors Inc. / Genyo e-Learning | genyo.com.ph | Teachers looking to upskill in EdTech, blended learning, and LMS tools |
| 5. SEAMEO INNOTECH (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) | seameo-innotech.org | Offers world-class training aligned with ASEAN standards |
FAQs About CPD for Teachers
Can I renew a PRC license without CPD?
The PRC allows professionals who cannot meet their CPD requirements before December 2024 to do so after signing a ‘Certificate of Undertaking’.
Is there a CPD exemption?
Yes, first-time renewal is exempt from any CPD requirement.
Can CPD from other professions count?
Yes, CPD units from other professions may count, but with important conditions and limitations based on PRC guidelines.