Why upgrade to Associate, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow

Upgrading your current Affiliate membership will:

• Allow you to use the designation Assoc CIPD, Chartered MCIPD or Chartered FCIPD after your name.
• Inspire confidence in employers, clients and peers.
• Recognise your knowledge and experience.
• Enhance your career prospects and earning potential.
• Show your commitment to high standards and ethical compliance.
• Continue to give you access to a growing and vibrant community of people professionals, leading-edge resources and professional development tools.

What upgrading options do Affiliate members have?

Study a qualification

Our qualifications are internationally recognised. They are relevant and practical and give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful.

What membership it leads to:

• You’ll join as a Student Member while you’re studying
• If you study a CIPD Foundation Certificate or Associate Diploma qualification, you’ll be awarded Associate membership once you’ve successfully completed your studies.
• If you study the CIPD Advanced Diploma and have the relevant experience, you can subsequently upgrade to Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow.

Complete Experience Assessment

Experience Assessment is our direct, non-study route which is designed specifically for experienced people professionals. You can work at your own pace and complete it within four months of starting.

What membership it leads to:

• You can become an Associate, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow via this route