CIPD membership gives you tools to nurture your professional growth, along with all the support you need to shape your own future with confidence. We’ll help you achieve your goals, accelerate your professional development and stay up-to-date with the latest learning.

Join a thriving community
Grow your network, learn from leading people professionals and share your knowledge with our community
A global network
Join the CIPD Community - an exclusive online community providing you with a place to learn from and connect with like-minded people professionals.Community close to you
A network of branches, run by volunteers who are people professionals, offering networking and learning opportunities in your local area.Volunteering opportunities
Make a positive difference to others – whilst developing skills to support your own career journey. Get in touch to learn how you can get involved!
Keep up-to-date on the latest research and current practices with our reports, factsheets and guides
This is a member-only resource providing full-text access to over 200 leading HR, L&D, business and management journals, as well as access to company profiles and country reports
This member-only resource provides access to our specialist database of CIPD publications dating from 1999.

Discounts and rewards
Exclusive members discounts – including Kogan Page books and PM Jobs advertisingHR-inform
Save up to 50% on a one-year subscription rate to HR-inform – giving you access to essential HR practice and employment law resources.Discounted events and conferences
Learn from leading, influential thinkers at our can’t-miss conferences – available at a 10% discount for members.Financial assistance
Need financial support? We can offer a reduced membership fee in specific circumstance.CIPD bookshop
CIPD members and student members save 20% on all textbooks, professional books, eBooks and toolkits published by the CIPD and Kogan Page.Visit the Kogan Page bookshop for all CIPD textbooks, professional titles and toolkits.
Develop your career
Grow your network, learn from leading people professionals and share your knowledge with our community.
Continuing professional development (CPD) is vital for all HR professionals. Find out more about how to further your career and hone your skills.

Discover the courses and learning opportunities you have access to as part of your CIPD membership benefits. Find out more with CIPD today.
The international standard that equips people professionals to make their greatest impact
Information and guidance to help you excel in your role, transition into the profession, and manage a career break
CIPD Community
Connect with
other students
The CIPD Community is an online forum which supports our members to connect with peers to solve workplace problems quickly and collaboratively. For almost two decades it’s been a popular place to share knowledge and network.
Explore our student and careers forums and join in the discussions.
