1. Supporting you on your journey to professional membership cipd.co.uk

2. About the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) CIPD is Europe’s largest HR and development professional body with over 135,000 members in the UK, Ireland and internationally across 120 countries. We pride ourselves on supporting and developing those responsible for the management and development of people.

3. Your journey to professional membership By studying a CIPD qualification, your journey to professional membership starts here. What is professional membership? Recognises academic achievement and the ability to put knowledge to practical use in the workplace. Three levels of professional membership: -Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD) -Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD) -Associate (Assoc CIPD) cipd.co.uk/membership

4. Supporting your professional development Chart a career path that will take you where you want to be, with free member-only online resources: -The CIPD HR Profession Map cipd.co.uk/hrpm -My HR Map, new online career assessment tool cipd.co.uk/myhrmap -CPD tools and templates cipd.co.uk/cpd *CCPMO Economic Impact Research, December 2008 Research has shown that those holding professional qualifications and who have a professional level of membership can earn up to £152,000 over the course of their career.*

5. Practical online resources Save time in your studies and at work using CIPD’s online resources: -UK and Ireland employment law service -online journals and company profiles -research and survey reports -factsheets -podcasts. cipd.co.uk/onlineinfodocuments Visit the Student Resource area of our website for: -study tips -exam information -past student support newsletters. cipd.co.uk/student

6. Learn and gain fresh perspectives at CIPD networking events Build your HR network with like-minded professionals CIPD local branches provide you with the opportunity to engage with members in your area. cipd.co.uk/branches Attend CIPD conferences and world class events at a discounted rate. cipd.co.uk/events Online Communities Get involved in discussions on relevant HR topics or seek advice from other professionals, there’s even an area for study and qualification questions. cipd.co.uk/communities

7. People Management magazine and website Receive the award-winning People Management magazine every fortnight. View online only content and read archived articles on the website. peoplemanagement.co.uk Access the latest HR jobs. peoplemanagement.co.uk/jobs

8. Members save money too Students receive 20% off all textbooks and get free shipping to the UK and Ireland, when they purchase directly through the CIPD online bookstore. cipd.co.uk/textbooks CIPD members save on all CIPD conferences and events, training courses, research reports and surveys. Plus, savings on business and leisure products and services with CIPD Exclusive Discounts. cipd.co.uk/exclusivediscounts

9. Get your journey off to the best possible start, join today How to join the CIPD -Look out for an email from us with your student registration key. -Use your key to register at cipd.co.uk/studentregistration Cost of membership -Student members join at the discounted rate of £165 (saving £85). This includes a one-off admission fee of £40 and a subscription fee of £125 for membership until 30 June 2011. How to pay your membership fees -Flexible ways to pay your membership fees: spread throughout the year through Direct Debit instalments a single Direct Debit payment a one-off credit/debit card payment.

10. Questions? Contact us Membership and Qualifications team -Office hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 -Telephone: 020 8612 6208 -Email: membershipenquiry@cipd.co.ukmembershipenquiry@cipd.co.uk Website support team (for help with student registration online) -Office hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 -Telephone: 020 8612 6211 -Email: weblogins@cipd.co.ukweblogins@cipd.co.uk Visit cipd.co.uk/contactus for more information