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Welcome to the Grupo CBO DP CPD Program 2027

Please read this guidance before you begin your assessment or access learning materials.

Keelson's DP CPD program is based on an Assessment for Learning methodology. It will satisfy your Nautical Institute DP CPD requirement for revalidation.

It is the ONLY DP CPD program to be differentiated by role and rank. This means a Master/OIM will get harder questions than DPO and different questions than a Chief Engineer. 

You will need a steady internet connection and a laptop or pc to access the testing platform, Cirrus.

 

How does the program work?

1. Log in to Cirrus using a laptop or PC
Follow the instructions below to log in to Cirrus and access your dashboard

2. Take your 1st Assessment ASAP

Your first attempt sets your starting point and creates the report that guides your study. Score at least 40%

3. Improve and complete the cycle
Review your 1st assessment report. Study the relevant materials, take your 2nd Assessment. 

4. Receive your NI accredited certificate

Your certificate is issued when your 2nd Assessment score is 60% or above and shows the required improvement.

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 2ND 2026

Minimum final score required: 60%.

1ST ASSESSMENT

The 1st Assessment is your baseline assessment. It establishes your current level and creates the Cirrus report that guides your study plan.


The baseline shows your starting point. It should reflect your genuine current ability.

  • Complete the baseline honestly and to the best of your ability.

  • It establishes the report that guides your study.

  • Deliberate underperformance may be treated as non-compliance.

  • You must score more than 40% to proceed to the 2nd Assessment

 

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By enrolling on Keelson's DP CPD program  you are agreeing  to Keelson Marine Assurance LLC's DP CPD Terms of Use with particular reference to copyright of questions and distractors. You SHALL NOT record questions or distractors

2nd ASSESSMENT

 

The 2nd Assessment is your follow-up assessment. It shows your progress after the baseline and confirms completion of the CPD cycle.

  • Review your baseline report before attempting the 2nd Assessment.

  • Study the linked DP CPD learning materials before attempting the 2nd Assessment.

  • A score of 60% or above is required, but 60% alone does not automatically complete the process. Click the FAQS below to see examples.

  • In most cases, your 2nd Assessment must also show improvement compared with your 1st Assessment.

  • Five attempts are available within the 2nd Assessment. You do not have to use all five.

  • Each attempt will contain different questions from the same subject areas.

  • If your 2nd Assessment score is below 60%, or does not improve on your 1st Assessment score, you must use another attempt within the 2nd Assessment.

  • If your 1st Assessment score was above 85%, large increases are unlikely. You must still complete the 2nd Assessment, but you will not be penalized if your score does not rise at this level. The 2nd Assessment is still required so we can confirm completion and issue your certificate.

 

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Your certificate will be issued within 2 working days. Look out for an email from user@smartsheet.keelsonmarineassurance.com. Add this address to your contacts, download and save your certificate as soon as you receive it as the link will expire in 30 days.

Please email assessment@keelsonmarineassurance.com if you do not receive your certificate within two working days.

CIRRUS

Use the button below to access Cirrus

  • Your username is the email address used during enrollment OR the email address you used for previous programs

  • Select “Forgot Password” in Cirrus to set your password.

 

In the Completed Assessments section, set 'Filter by' to All. This displays every attempt you have completed.

Use Percentage Correct as your score.

Ignore Code, Grade, and Result. These are standard Cirrus dashboard fields and are not used for DP CPD certificate decisions.

Click View to open the report for that attempt.

When you have completed your assessment return to this page for guidance and learning materials. 

Please email assessment@keelsonmarineassurance.com if you do not receive your password reset email from Cirrus

Cirrus Dashboard

Cirrus Dashboard

Please email assessment@keelsonmarineassurance.com if you cannot access your assessments or you do not receive your Cirrus password reset email

Need more technical help?

Interpreting Your Report
Use your report to identify the learning areas where your mastery can be improved

  • Your score = number answered correctly

  • Total score = number of questions asked

  • Mastery level = where more review may be needed

  • Focus on lower-performing areas first

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Learning Materials
Use your report to identify the areas that need review, then open the relevant materials below.
 

Keelson DP Learning Manual

Download the full manual or open individual sections for focused review.

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