1. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
We’re here to help you succeed in your career

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.
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5. 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.

6. Enjoy savings through CIPD membership
Save 20% on student textbooks and 10% off all other books when purchased through the CIPD. ( or call )
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.
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CIPD exclusive discounts on leisure products and services.

7. 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.
– access to 330 industry journals, 10,000 company profiles, research, reports and training resources.
– dedicated newsletters (Shine and CIPD essentials), online student guides, past papers and examiners’ reports.

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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

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CIPD books are written by tutors and examiners for your course.
CIPD textbooks cover certificate and postgraduate programmes as well as study skills.

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The online student resource web area provides information free of charge to students, including specimen exam papers, free chapter downloads and web links.
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16. CIPD contact details CIPD head office 151 The Broadway London SW19 1JQ
Tel: +44 (0)
Find your local CIPD branch at