CIPD membership gives you the insight, tools and recognition to support your work in the people profession.

With access to a global community of over 160,000 professionals, evidence-based resources and practical guidance, your membership helps you make confident decisions and stay ahead in a fast-changing world of work.

"CIPD membership has been instrumental in my professional growth, giving me access to valuable insights, industry best practices, and a strong professional network. It has helped me stay up to date and develop the skills I need to drive impactful people strategies and excel in my career."

Yasith Keshan Kokuhennadi, Assoc CIPD

Top five reasons to renew

  1. Show your professional status - maintain your CIPD designation and share your membership status with CIPD digital badges*.  

     

  2. Stay connected to a global community and join over 162,000 people professionals sharing insight, experience and support  

 

  1. Strengthen your professional practice with over £8,000 worth of CIPD learning resources for your continuous professional development (CPD). This includes access to the Career Support Toolkit, Introductory Programmes, and Essential Insights courses on the Learning Hub, all included in your membership fee.  

 

  1. Stay ahead of the latest HR trends with expert insights, practical advice, and essential resources. Explore our guides, factsheets, employment law updates, tools, and more - designed to support you in your day-to-day work, as well as our AI tool, CIPD Buddy.  

 

  1. Access valuable networking opportunities, including local branch events**, alongside exclusive member discounts on textbooks, professional events, and conferences.  

 

*  Not available to Student or Affiliate members.

** UK only

Membership fees

Student membership costs 40% less than our Associate membership fees.

Membership fees from 1 July 2026:

Grade 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027 (12 months) 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027 (12 months) Euro (for SEPA only)
Chartered Companion £261 € 301.00
Chartered Fellow £261 € 301.00
Chartered Member £231 € 266.00
Associate £199 € 229.00
Foundation £199 € 229.00
Student £118 € 136.00
Affiliate £299 € 344.00
Academic Fellow £261 € 301.00
Academic Member £231 € 266.00
Academic Associate £199 € 229.00

Details of membership fees for the current 2025/26 year can be found on the membership fees page.

Exchange rate: 1 pound sterling equals 1.15 Euro, April 2026

“I love being part of the CIPD community. It provides new learning opportunities through its forums and webinars and keeps me up to date with changes in my profession.”

Hilary Brearley, Chartered FCIPD

Payment options

Whether you're paying for your membership yourself or you’re funded by your organisation, use the quiz below to find out what payment options are available to you. 

 

Invoices

If you need an invoice to make a payment against, you can download a copy from the portal. Once you open the invoice, you can update the invoice address and add a purchase order (PO) number if required.

 

Did you know you can switch to Direct Debit* and split your fees quarterly? You can update your payment preferences on the portal.

UK and Ireland under SEPA agreement only*

Financial assistance

We’re able to offer reduced membership fees to members in specific circumstances.

Learn more about financial assistance, access our live chat service, or call us on +44 (0)20 8612 6242.

Unfortunately, we’re not able to put membership fees on hold. If you’d like to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible to let us know. This will also stop us from contacting you about your annual renewal.

Require support?

If you have any questions, please get in touch using the relevant contact details below:

 

UK and Asia:

  • call us on +44 (0)20 8612 6242 (Monday-Friday, 9:00-16:00 BST)
  • email renewals@cipd.co.uk
  • use our live chat service (Monday-Friday, 7:00-19:00 BST)

 

MENA:

  • call us on +44 (0)20 8612 6242 (Monday-Friday, 9:00-16:00 BST) or +971 8000 3111 247 for UAE
  • email renewals@cipd.co.uk
  • use our live chat service (Monday-Friday, 7:00-19:00 BST) 

 

Ireland:

  • call us on +353 (0)1 5136796 (Monday-Friday, 9:00-16:00 BST)
  • email renewals@cipd.co.uk
  • use our live chat service (Monday-Friday, 7:00-19:00 BST)
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