The Career Library on Learning Hub brings together expert insights, practical learning and trusted CIPD resources to support your professional development throughout your career. 

Whether you're preparing for your next role or looking to stay up to date with the latest developments in the people profession, the Career Library makes it easier to find relevant learning and focus on what matters most. 

The library includes two types of curated learning experiences: 

  • Career libraries to help you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for your next role. 
  • Keeping Current libraries to help you stay informed about the latest thinking, trends and developments affecting people professionals today.

Role focused - Career Library 

Thinking about the next step in your career, but not sure what to expect? We’re here to support and guide you.  

Created with CIPD members in mind, these role-specific career libraries give you a clear, structured route into key roles within the profession. You’ll get easy access to curated resources, practical insights, and essential knowledge, all in one place, helping you build the skills, confidence and expertise needed to succeed in your next role. Whether you're preparing for a move into a new position or looking to strengthen your capability in your current one, you'll have the support you need to perform effectively and take the next step when you're ready. 

Our first two areas in the library support members who want to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as an HR Business Partner or a Learning Advisor. 

 

What to expect: 

  • Curated resources focused on key roles in the people profession. 
  • Build the behaviours, knowledge and expertise needed to progress into these roles. 
  • Get career support, including CV feedback, expert job search guidance, interview resources and recruitment insights. 
  • Support your continuing professional development (CPD)

 

Choose your role focused Career Library:

Keeping Current - Career Library

Stay up to date with the latest thinking and developments in the people profession. 

Keeping Current is designed to help you maintain your professional knowledge and stay informed about the topics that matter most right now. 

Each Keeping Current library brings together five carefully selected resources, including learning courses, articles and expert insights, focused on the latest priorities, trends and developments across the people profession. 

You'll also find links to regularly updated content, including: 

  • Employment law updates (UK only) 
  • Podcasts 
  • Professional insights 
  • Magazines and publications 

There are four Keeping Current libraries tailored to different career stages and membership levels, making it easier to find learning that's relevant to your role and experience. 

Rather than spending time searching for what to learn next as part of your CPD, you can access a trusted collection of content curated by CIPD experts, helping you stay professionally credible, effective and informed throughout the year. 

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Why use Keeping Current? 

  • Stay up to date with the latest developments affecting HR, L&D and people practice. 
  • Access learning tailored to your career stage and professional responsibilities. 
  • Focus on the knowledge that matters most without having to search for it yourself. 
  • Support your continuing professional development (CPD) with relevant, timely learning. 
Explore Keeping Current

Support
your CPD

Both Career Pathways and Keeping Current can support your continuing professional development (CPD).

As you work through the resources, take time to reflect on what you've learned, how you've applied it in practice and the impact it has had on your work. Recording these reflections can help you demonstrate your ongoing development and professional growth. 

Remember to record your learning and reflections in your CPD record.

Record your CPD
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