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
The Branch Membership Adviser, Helen Corner and Branch CPD Adviser, David Pierce are able to help you with specific enquiries relating to your membership and career management. You can contact them by accessing the Branch contact us page.
Our main website is also full of information relating to membership.
CIPD Qualifications
We have introduced new qualifications, derived from the HR profession map, which can help you to develop the appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to advance your career. If you want to know more then please visit our website.
Membership
We have a comprehensive membership structure which will enable you to progress through your HR career. With over 135,000 members, you should see why you need to seek membership of the largest European HR body.
Find out more about the benefits of membership.
If you want to know what membership level is right for you then view our membership levels.
CPD
My HR Map is an online self-assessment tool which all members can access, and will provide you with a report on your development areas. This can be accessed here.
Our branch provides a broad range of activities and events in support of your development needs. You can find a full listing of our events on our events page.