Associate member (Assoc CIPD)
Recognises people professionals who demonstrate excellence by supporting the delivery of people solutions, or hold a relevant CIPD qualification
Member-only benefits and professional recognition for experienced people professionals
Achieving professional membership of the CIPD demonstrates to employers, clients and peers that you meet the rigorous requirements and professional standards for good practice in HR and L&D.
Becoming a professional member of the CIPD will:
Choosing the right level of membership depends on where you are in your career and whether or not you wish to study a qualification.
Your options are:
If you’d just like access to our services, then we’d recommend Affiliate membership. If you're already studying a CIPD-accredited qualification join Student membership today.
Our membership grades are now aligned with the levels of the new Profession Map.
Recognises people professionals who demonstrate excellence by supporting the delivery of people solutions, or hold a relevant CIPD qualification
Recognises people professionals who use their expertise in people, work and change to create value for organisations and the profession
Recognises senior people professionals who combine strategic insight and people expertise to change the way organisations think about their people
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