What is affiliate membership?
Affiliate membership is an individual grade of membership that's open to all. It gives immediate access to all our member services.
Why become an Affiliate member
We're the professional body for everyone working in human resources, or whose role encompasses the management of people. Membership of the CIPD can offer you and your career a great deal. Join us as an Affiliate member and, like 130,000 other professionals, you'll find us an invaluable resource that helps you:
Save money
with discounts on professional indemnity insurance, books, training courses and conferences. Our new exclusive discounts will save you even more money on purchases ranging from hotels and gym membership to holidays and home insurance.
Enhance your professional skills
with our leading-edge training and development programmes and access to our exclusive CPD tools.
Build a network
of like-minded professionals through our branches, online Communities and special interest forums, or at our world-class exhibitions and conferences.
Stay up to speed
with all the latest employment law, surveys, specially commissioned research, books and over 330 online journals and publications, plus our own award-winning People Management magazine delivered free.
Keep your finger on the pulse
with over 10,000 company profiles and immediate access to the latest HR vacancies via People Management online.
Increase your marketability
with a professional designation after your name (chartered members only), or study one of our nationally recognised professional qualifications.
How to join
To join, simply complete our online application form.
If you've been a member of the CIPD or IPD in the past, please call us on 020 8612 6208 to discuss your re-joining options.