A warm welcome to any HR people out there who are interested in becoming a member of the CIPD, and also to those of you who are already members who would like to know more about continuing your CPD and upgrading your membership.
Membership Upgrading
Professional membership is the benchmark for best practice in HR. Gaining recognition from the world's largest Chartered HR and development body can give you a competitive advantage.
There are three levels of professional membership;
An Associate member (Assoc CIPD)
• Works in a role giving vital support to the key areas of HR (central HR, learning and development or other professional areas of HR). They use their HR skills and knowledge to support HR leaders and managers.
A Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD)
• Demonstrates the expertise needed to plan and manage generalist or specialist HR operations. Combining their HR professional knowledge, skill and insights with an understanding of an organisation's context and structure, they create and deliver integrated HR services and solutions that help drive their organisation.
A Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD)
• Holds a strategic position and demonstrates the expertise to lead the key areas of HR. Using their professional skills, knowledge and expertise, they determine, develop and implement HR strategies, plans and policies to promote and achieve organisational success.
Upgrading is only available for candidates who already have a CIPD qualification. To check if you are eligible to upgrade please go to; http://www.cipd.co.uk/Membership/upgrade/Membership-upgrading-eligibility.htm
To apply to upgrade you must supply an up to date CV, the completed application form, 2 colleague forms and the relevant payment. For more information and the application forms please go to; http://www.cipd.co.uk/Membership/upgrade/
There may be members and non members who wish to become professional members and are unable to use to the upgrade process mentioned. Experience Assessment enables highly experienced HR professionals – both generalists and specialists – who do not have the required CIPD qualifications to achieve professional CIPD membership as Chartered Fellow, Chartered Member or Associate. For more information go to: http://www.cipd.co.uk/experience-assessment
About membership
You will find there are a lot of benefits of being a member of the CIPD, both centrally and locally and we are here to help you develop in your career and chosen profession.
If you are new to the CIPD, you can find out more about us and our membership (including benefits and cost) through the link below.
Your local Membership Adviser on the Gloucestershire Branch committee is Ellie King.
Finding the CIPD centres in your area
If you are interested in either embarking on, or continuing your CIPD studies, please use the link below to find out more about the study centres available.
You can narrow your search down to more local services by selecting the Quick Search (A to Z search for a centre) and typing 'Gloucestershire' into the 'search by name or location'.
Alternatively, use the Advanced Search to look for specific programmes.
CPD
Once qualified, none of us can afford to be complacent. CPD (Continuing Professional Development - not to be confused with the CIPD itself!) is really important for both our ongoing grasp of the changing HR field, and providing evidence of capability for employers and the CIPD itself.
Go to the CPD area of the website for detailed information about CPD including examples and a self assessment diagnostic tool.
If you are a member, you can also manage all your CPD records online using the interactive member resource.
CPD and the Gloucestershire branch
Attending branch events and getting involved on our committee can contribute to your continuing professional development as well as providing excellent networking opportunities.
Please see our events section for more information or get in touch with us. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our events soon.