Pathway to Chartership: Understanding the ICE Review

ICE exam guide: report writing, presentation, attributes mapping, and interview preparation

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence

What you’ll learn

• Explain the ICE CPR process and its four stages with confidence.
• Evidence competence across all seven ICE attributes..
• – Write a clear, structured CPR report showcasing personal impact..
• – Deliver strong CPR presentations and interviews with confidence..

Course Content

• Module 1 Introduction, Purpose, and Overview of the CPR Process –> 1 lecture • 7min.
• Module 2 The Seven ICE Attributes –> 1 lecture • 7min.
• Module 3 Preparing the CPR Report –> 1 lecture • 5min.
• Module 4 Preparing and Delivering the CPR Presentation –> 1 lecture • 6min.
• Module 5 Excelling at the CPR Interview –> 1 lecture • 6min.
• Module 6 Mastering the Communication Task –> 1 lecture • 7min.
• Module 7 CPR Application Process and Logistics –> 1 lecture • 6min.
• Module 8 Success Strategies and Next Steps After the CPR –> 1 lecture • 6min.

Requirements

• This course contains the use of artificial intelligence
• Clear overview of ICE Chartered Professional Review (CPR)
  • Understand the purpose of the CPR and its role in achieving Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) status.
  • Learn why the review is important for career progression and professional recognition.
• Breakdown of the four CPR components
  • Report: how to structure, select examples, and highlight personal contributions.
  • Presentation: techniques to deliver confidently with visuals and storytelling.
  • Interview: strategies to anticipate questions and demonstrate judgment.
  • Communication Task: practice writing clearly under time pressure with audience awareness.
• Seven ICE attributes explained
  • Engineering knowledge, leadership, commercial awareness, health & safety, sustainability, communication, and professional commitment.
  • Guidance on mapping your experiences to each attribute.
• Beginner-friendly preparation strategies
  • Designed for students, graduates, and junior engineers with little or no ICE membership experience.
  • Step-by-step guidance to build confidence and avoid common mistakes.
• Application logistics simplified
  • Learn about timelines, sponsor and referee requirements, submission components, and deadlines.
  • Understand what happens on review day, including procedures and expectations.
• Confidence building and resilience
  • Practical tips for managing nerves during presentations and interviews.
  • Techniques to practice effectively and strengthen communication skills.
• Next steps after CPR
  • What to do if unsuccessful, how to use feedback constructively, and how to reapply.
  • Continuing professional development (CPD) after chartership to sustain career growth.
• Outcome of the course

• By the end, you will have a clear roadmap of the ICE CPR process.
• Gain practical tools, strategies, and confidence to begin your chartership journey successfully.