Professional membership of the CIPD is a significant career milestone. It brings with it a professional designation after your name (Assoc CIPD, Chartered MCIPD or Chartered FCIPD), access to one of the biggest online collections of HR and L&D resources, and support from a community of almost 160,000 members.
Pathways to CIPD Professional Membership
Academic routes
Use CIPD qualifications to build capability, professionalise your HR and L&D teams and gain professional recognition of their expertise.
Level 3 Foundation Membership level:
- Certificate in People Practice
Level 5 Associate Membership level:
- Diploma in People Management
- Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development
* upgradable to Chartered Member.
Level 7 Advanced Membership level:
- Diploma in Strategic People Management
- Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development
* both quaifications are equal to Associate Membership level and can be upgradable to Chartered Member.
Assessment-based routes
Experience assessment
A fast-track non-study route to CIPD membership. Your team can use their real-world experience to showcase how they meet the membership criteria.
Assessed development programmes
A tailored route into professional membership for your team. Contact us to discuss your particular requirements.
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