Raise your profile and credibility further
Upgrading your CIPD membership is straightforward and rewarding. It will enable you to:
- Raise your profile further with international recognition (professional designations include Foundation CIPD, Assoc CIPD, Chartered MCIPD and Chartered FCIPD).
- Boost your career prospects and earning potential.
- Be recognised for your level of knowledge and capability.
- Enhance your credibility, relevance and professionalism in a competitive market.
Two options to upgrade your membership
If you’re a current Student Member, we’ll automatically upgrade your membership once you finish your studies. You’ll be awarded either foundation or associate member grade, depending on your qualification.
If you're unsure which grade and qualification you currently hold, give us a call: +44 (0)20 8612 6208.
1. Upgrading Assessment
Ideal for: Chartered members, and Associate members who hold a CIPD Advanced Diploma.
Process: Completing the relevant upgrading assessment.
Length: Less than a month.
2. Experience Assessment
Ideal for: Foundation Members, and Associate Members who do not hold a CIPD Advanced Diploma.
Process: Completing a series of online assessments and a professional discussion with an experienced assessor.
Length: Approximately four months.
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Upgrade to Chartered Member
Get recognition for your work and enhance your career prospects.Upgrade to Chartered Fellow
Join our highest grade of membership and help shape the future of the profession.Get Associate membership
Raise your profile and credibility with professional recognition.Upgrade your Affiliate membership
Gain professional recognition by becoming an Associate, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow.Upgrade your Academic grade
Achieve Academic Member or Academic Fellow grade.
Expect more
in '24
Throughout 2024, we'll be announcing a line-up of tools and resources, tailored to support you throughout your membership.
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