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About the CIPD The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the leading professional body for those involved in the management and development of people in the UK and Ireland. We have over 132,000 individual members, with a growing international membership across 120 countries.

The CIPD is committed to… leading in the development and promotion of good practice in the management and development of people serving the professional interests of its members nationally and internationally upholding the highest ideals in the management and development of people.

Join the CIPD today and enjoy a wealth of member benefits Access the ideas and experience of over 132,000 HR professionals. Save money – special discounts on course books and study aids. Save time in your study – use the CIPD’s extensive information resources. Stay up to speed – be informed about the latest in UK employment law. Enhance your career – command a higher salary and increase your chances of promotion. Accelerate your professional development through the use of CPD tools. Find more information at www.cipd.co.uk/memberbenefits

Access the ideas and experience of over 132,000 HR professionals Unparalleled networking opportunities: CIPD branches attend CIPD world-class conferences and exhibitions at discounted rates. Be part of our online community: gain knowledge and exchange ideas through popular CIPD online communities exclusive interviews with leading HR practitioners, thinkers and opinion-formers via monthly podcasts.

Enjoy savings through CIPD membership Save 20% on student textbooks and 10% off all other books when purchased through the CIPD. (www.cipd.co.uk/bookstore or call 0870 800 3366) Free subscription to the award-winning People Management magazine (worth £95). Further savings on CIPD research reports, surveys and Coaching at Work magazine, plus events and training courses. NEW! CIPD exclusive discounts on leisure products and services.

Stay up to speed and save time Find the information you need fast – access the CIPD Library, Europe’s largest collection of HR material. Free professional and personal telephone advice on UK employment law. www.cipd.co.uk – access to 330 industry journals, 10,000 company profiles, research, reports and training resources. www.cipd.co.uk/studentsupport – dedicated newsletters (Shine and CIPD essentials), online student guides, past papers and examiners’ reports.

Enhance your career opportunities Enjoy CIPD support throughout your career: access to courses and qualifications career information online the latest HR jobs at www.peoplemanagement.co.uk important CPD tools to strengthen your professional credibility reach chartered status and our professional designation will be an asset in the job market.

CIPD membership grades We’re with you every step of the way through your professional development Chartered Companion (Chartered CCIPD) Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD) Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD) Graduate member Licentiate member Associate member Affiliate member (studying) Affiliate member (non-studying) Organisation membership

Get the recognition you deserve Becoming a chartered member will give you additional status and recognition. It is a mark of quality that will reflect your successful career progression.

Get the recognition you deserve Use of designatory letters after your name (for example Chartered MCIPD, Chartered FCIPD) to show your fully qualified professional status. Command a higher salary and increase your career prospects. Receive your free copy of Impact, the CIPD’s quarterly update on research and policy. Chartered members can vote on CIPD constitutional matters and apply to be a branch officer.

Join the CIPD today at a preferential rate Annual membership is only £161 (save £81) This includes: unlimited access to Europe’s most extensive HR library and information services member-only online resources (employment law, 330 online journals and magazines, 10,000 company profiles, surveys, reports and research, podcasts, etc) People Management magazine, delivered to you free every fortnight discounts on CIPD textbooks, training and events the best tools to plan your career advancement through CPD and chartered status.

CIPD Bookstore – save up to 20% on your student textbooks Relevant Useful Great value CIPD books are written by tutors and examiners for your course. CIPD textbooks cover certificate and postgraduate programmes as well as study skills.

CIPD Bookstore – save up to 20% on your student textbooks Relevant Useful Great value The online student resource web area provides information free of charge to students, including specimen exam papers, free chapter downloads and web links. Visit www.cipd.co.uk/studentsupport

CIPD Bookstore – save up to 20% on your student textbooks Relevant Useful Great value Save 20% when you order from www.cipd.co.uk/bookstore Free UK and Ireland postage when you spend over £60.

CIPD contact details CIPD head office 151 The Broadway London SW19 1JQ Tel: +44 (0) 20 8612 6208 Find your local CIPD branch at www.cipd.co.uk/branches