Membership fees are payable initially on application for membership. You'll be asked to pay a one-off admission fee and a subscription fee. Subscriptions are due annually on 1 July and cover a period of 12 months. In return you'll get full access to an exceptional range of member benefits and services.
We offer a subsidised admission fee to members studying a CIPD-approved qualification. You must join us at the start of your course otherwise you will be asked to pay an additional fee (non-registration fee) This ensures that you get your qualification recognised and are awarded the relevant grade of membership.
Fees for new members - 2008/09
Non-studying grades
| Admission fee (£) |
121 |
| Subscription fee (£) |
121 |
| Total (£) |
242 |
Studying grades
| Admission fee (£) |
40 |
| Subcription fee (£) |
121 |
| Total (£) |
161 |
Non-registration fees
If you are studying or have studied for one of our approved qualifications and did not join us as a member, then you will need to pay a non-registration fee. This is to ensure that you get your qualification recognised and are awarded a grade of membership. This fee is payable in addition to your admission and membership subscription fees.
| Certificate candidates |
£104 |
| Professional Development Scheme (PDS) candidates |
£310 |
Special membership registers
We operate a number of special registers for members whose personal circumstances have changed but wish to remain in membership. Annual fees are as follows:
| Career bridge register |
£60 |
| Retired register |
£30 |
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