The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The CIPD has been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. It helps organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. It’s the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using its research, insights and learning –it gives trusted advice and offers independent thought leadership. It’s a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
Academic Associate
Academic Membership provides recognition for contributions to HR and L&D through higher education and research. Membership illustrates academic expertise through teaching, lecturing and research within the profession and highlight the impact it has in the world of work.
Academic Associates are experienced lecturers, tutors or researchers ...
Academic Fellow
Academic Membership provides recognition for contributions to HR and L&D through higher education and research. Membership illustrates academic expertise through teaching, lecturing and research within the profession and highlight the impact it has in the world of work.
Academic Fellows are senior academics or research leaders recognised ...
Academic Member
Academic Membership provides recognition for contributions to HR and L&D through higher education and research. Membership illustrates academic expertise through teaching, lecturing and research within the profession and highlight the impact it has in the world of work.
Academic Members are experienced lecturers or senior researchers ...
Associate Member
Associate Membership demonstrates you have the people skills to deliver on today’s business needs. You’re sought-after for your experience, trusted for your up-to-date knowledge, and respected for your professional commitment to good practice.
Your Assoc CIPD designation helps to raise your profile within the people profession and can ...
Chartered Companion
Chartered Companions are CIPD members with career-long impact, who have an active and influential presence in our community and make it their priority to give back to the profession.
Chartered Companion is the highest accolade and level of membership awarded by the CIPD and is reserved for exceptional leaders who have demonstrated ...
Chartered Fellow
Chartered Fellow is a clear sign of your proven strategic abilities, people expertise and business impact. It shows you are committed to inspiring and shaping the future of the people profession.
You are recognised as a thought leader, influencer and expert change agent in today’s evolving workplace. You are advancing people strategy ...
Chartered Member
Reward your achievements and experience in the people profession with Chartered Membership. It’s a visible sign of your ability to lead strategic thinking, drive change and create value for your organisation.
Whether you’re looking to move up, move on, or set up on your own, your CIPD designation opens the door to new opportunities in ...
Foundation Member
Foundation membership starts to build your credibility. It shows you’re serious about your development and that you have a strong base of knowledge to build on.
Working at Foundation grade means you have a direct impact on daily operations. You’re using your knowledge to perform an effective tactical role that supports others in your ...