1. UPGRADING & EXPERIENCE ASSESSMENT
Routes to CIPD professional
membership
Sarah Hughes
Assessment Executive

2. Levels of professional membership

3. CIPD Profession Map: international HR standards

4. CIPD Chartered membership
CIPD awards Chartered membership to HR professionals whose expertise and experience meets the standards within the Profession Map
Achieving chartered status requires HR professionals to demonstrate a proven track record in the workplace
Chartered membership means meeting the gold standard for the profession – for organisations and individuals alike, it signifies genuine professionalism in HR
We are the only HR institution in the world to recognise HR professionals through ‘Chartered membership’

5. CIPD membership levels are set at the transitions of the Profession Map
Chartered Fellow
Transition
Chartered Member
Transition
Associate
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4

6. Which route? There are two routes to professional membership:
Upgrade - for members with the relevant CIPD qualification
Experience Assessment – for members without a CIPD qualification

7. What level of professional membership can I apply for?
Qualification completed
Grade you can apply for
CIPD Foundation Level
Certificate or Diploma
Associate Member
CIPD Intermediate Level
Certificate or Diploma
CIPD Advanced Level Diploma
Associate Member
Chartered Member
Chartered Fellow
cipd.co.uk/qualifications
© CIPD 2012

8. How does upgrading work?
Two routes – paper based or telephone
Paper based
an application form
CV provides context of career
Feedback from Line Manager and one Colleague
Org chart can be included
Telephone
No paperwork
45 minutes to an hour of your time
CV and Line manager support

9. Experience Assessment process
Pre Assessment Discussion
30 minute discussion to determine membership level
Impact Report
Detailed record of past achievements
Self Assessment
Behavioural review
Workplace Feedback
Colleague feedback on behaviour and activity
Case Study
Fictional business case study requiring HR response
8 weeks
Professional Discussion
3 ½ hour in-depth interview reflecting on achievements & development
Feedback report and invitation to Chartered or Associate membership

10. Assessment Executive – (Upgrade)
Questions?
Sarah Hughes
Assessment Executive – (Upgrade)