Chartered Geographer (CGeog) accreditation recognises your competence, experience and professionalism in the use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills in the workplace, and a commitment to maintaining your expertise through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Chartered Geographer is the Society’s internationally recognised accreditation, for professionals who demonstrate, and continue to advance through continuing professional development, their expertise across four themes:
Applying geographical skills, knowledge and understanding
Innovating
Acting professionally
Communicating and influencing
If you've got a question about accreditation, or about our support for professional geographers more broadly, don't hesitate to get in touch with James Kendall (Professional Officer: Chartered Geographer) at cgeog@rgs.org
Find out if you meet Chartered Geographer's requirements for education and/or professional experience.
Find out more about the evidence you will need to provide in an application, and what our assessors look for.
The professional expertise and other characteristics demonstrated by professionals applying for or maintaining Chartered Geographer status.
Search the register of Chartered Geographers.
There are many benefits to being Chartered, from recognition of your expertise and professionalism to support for ongoing professional development and learning.
The Code of Conduct sets out how Chartered Geographers should behave as part of this profession, and what others should expect from them.
Engaging in CPD demonstrates professional integrity and expertise, and a commitment to keeping knowledge, skills and experience up to date.
Our mentoring network creates a framework for support and guidance across your career, including preparing for and maintaining Chartered Geographer accreditation.
A programme of structured advice, mentoring and other support on the pathway towards Chartered Geographer.
Make the most of Chartered Geographer status and have a wider impact with the Society's professional communities.
Find out about our CPD mark for CPD from employers and professional development providers
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