Our membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June. However you can join membership at any time although this may affect how much you pay. 

Cost of membership

Total cost of membership = cost of achieving membership + joining fee + membership fee
  • The cost of achieving CIPD membership is a one-off cost. It is either the cost of studying for a qualification, the cost of undertaking Experience Assessment, the cost of completing an upgrade assessment or the cost of the Academic Membership assessment.
  • The joining fee is a one-off administrative charge of £40 or €46 which is paid when you first become a member or when you rejoin membership after letting it lapse.
  • The membership fee is paid annually. Current membership fees are displayed below.

Student Members and Affiliate Members only need to pay the membership fee applicable for their grade, plus the joining fee when they first join or rejoin membership.

Membership fees

Student membership is discounted and costs 40% less than our Associate membership fees. 

Grade 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025 Euro [for SEPA only] 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025* 1 April 2024 - 30 June 2025 (15 months) Euro [for SEPA only] 1 April 2024 - 30 June 2025
Student £109 €126 £130 €147
Foundation £184 €212 £220 €249
Associate £184 €212 £220 €249
Chartered Member £214 €247 £257 €290
Chartered Fellow £242 €279 £290 €328
Chartered Companion £242 €279 £290 €328
Academic Associate £184 €212 £220 €249
Academic Member £214 €247 £257 €290
Academic Fellow £242 €279 £290 €328
Affiliate £292 €336 £350 €396

*Exchange rate: 1 pound sterling equals 1.15 Euro, May 2024’.

3 reasons to pay by Direct Debit

  • Easier to manage: Direct Debit is an automatic payment method — giving you continuous access to member benefits.

  • Choose how you pay: You can pay your annual membership fee quarterly or in a single instalment — choose a plan that works for you.

  • No more clutter: Paying via Direct Debit is paperless — meaning no more unwanted letters arriving in the post. It's easier for you and it's better for the planet.

For members based in Ireland that would like to pay by Direct Debit, please complete this form and return to Jeff Sawyer Jeff.Sawyer@cipd.co.uk.

Replacement certificate fee

The cost of a replacement qualification certificate is £30.00 or €35.

Please call our Customer Services team on telephone no: +44 (0) 208 612 6208 to order the replacement, quoting your membership number.

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