Based on some research I did a couple of years back, you could also add:

• I don’t understand the competencies (possibly the same as its too daunting)
• It isn’t worthwhile / has no benefit.
• It isn’t recognised (specially by the persons employer)
• It will cost me too much money (this has overlap with worthwhile/benefit)

Based on some research I did a couple of years back, you could also add:

• I don’t understand the competencies (possibly the same as its too daunting)
• It isn’t worthwhile / has no benefit.
• It isn’t recognised (specially by the persons employer)
• It will cost me too much money (this has overlap with worthwhile/benefit)

Thanks for your input Mark - I agree. Delivering our Professional Registration courses throughout my career at the IET, I hear all of the reasons you have added too.

We discuss all of these on our courses and do a lot of 'myth busting too. Many members find having a Mentor really helps them through the process. At the IET we can arrange this through our Mentoring service. Apply for a Mentor (theiet.org).

Our Preparing for Professional Registration course really helps applicants to gain a clear understanding of the process as well as the UKSPEC competences. Professional Registration courses (theiet.org). Common feedback following our courses is "I wish I had done this years ago!"