About us

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the world's largest Chartered HR and development professional body. As an internationally recognised brand with over 135,000 members, we pride ourselves on supporting and developing those responsible for the management and development of people within organisations.
 

For you

We know what good HR looks like and what HR professionals need to know and do at every stage of their career, whether they’re working in the UK or internationally.
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For your organisation

We're helping many of the world's most progressive organisations build their HR and leadership capability.
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For the profession

We’re advancing HR internationally and driving HR capability within organisations.
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In the UK and around the world

Our members are supported by a network of 48 branches, led by volunteers, in the UK and Ireland. We also have links with over 100 similar global institutions and associations. 
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Celebrating 100 years

In 1913 some extraordinary and enlightened people came together to form what is now the CIPD and we think that is worth celebrating.  Find out more about our centenary.

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Looking to work with us? Interested in our history? Keen to know who’s who at CIPD or how your organisation can work with us.
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About Us

Building HR Capability

We’re helping many of the world’s most progressive organisations build their HR and leadership capability.



About Bridge

Bridge, CIPD’s specialists in leadership, senior team development and strategic change.