CIPD membership can make all the difference to your career in the people profession.
Your membership gives you a competitive advantage – thanks to a widely recognised and respected designation, invaluable tools and resources and more than 160,000 strong professional community.
So refocus on everything you want to achieve in your career, and discover how your membership will help you do it.
Four reasons to renew your membership
Trusted resources
Maintain unlimited access to the wealth of resources published on the CIPD Knowledge hub, including evidence-based factsheets, guides, tools, case studies, research reports and more. Continue to enjoy full-text access to over 200 HR, L&D, business and management journals through the EBSCO database, which is included as part of your membership.
Professional credibility
Your CIPD membership showcases your commitment to professional standards of knowledge, capability and ethical practice. It’s a badge of professionalism that’s valued by employers, clients and recruiters, showing leaders that they can trust you to deliver what’s right for people and organisations.
Continuing professional development
Use your membership to continue to build your knowledge, skills, confidence and reputation. Your CIPD membership gives you free access to cutting-edge online learning on the CIPD Learning Hub, including all our Essential Insights bite-size learning programmes. The Learning Hub also includes self-assessment and learning reflection tools to help you plan, record and embed your learning effectively.
A thriving global community, ready to help
The CIPD Community is an online forum which supports CIPD 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. If you haven’t already, download the CIPD Community app from your app store and join the discussions. You’ll be amazed what you can gain from the experience and expertise of your community.
My membership of the CIPD is extremely important. It ensures that I am up-to-date and relevant with my knowledge.
Financial assistance
We’re able to offer reduced membership fees to members in specific circumstances.
Learn more about financial assistance or call us on +44 (0)20 8612 6242.
Unfortunately we’re not able to put membership fees on hold. If you wish to cancel your membership, call us as soon as possible and let us know. Letting us know means we won’t continue to contact you about your annual renewal.
Expect more
in '24
Throughout 2024, we'll be announcing a line-up of tools and resources, tailored to support you throughout your membership.
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