Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Profession Map general FAQs

Everything you need to know about the Profession Map – and how it impacts you

Qualifications FAQs

Everything you need to know about the Profession Map's impact on CIPD qualifications

Member and membership FAQs

Everything you need to know about the Profession Map's impact on CIPD membership grades

FAQs for organisations

Find out how the Profession Map can support your organisation’s HR capability

Code of Conduct and Ethics FAQs

Everything you need to know about the relationship between the CIPD’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and the Profession Map

Profession Map updates FAQs

Everything you need to know about the changes and how they affect you

The Profession Map

Make the most of the Profession Map

The Profession Map is for everyone in our profession – individuals and teams, members and non-members. Learn more about the Profession Map and how you can use it. 

Explore the Profession Map

Explore the purpose, values, knowledge and behaviours at the heart of our profession

Profession Map updates

Why we review our professional standards and what we’ve changed

The Profession Map for organisations

Discover what great looks like for your people team

Profession Map
Profession Map terms and conditions

Find out how you can use the CIPD Profession Map

The Profession Map overview