Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Welcome and overview CIPD structure membership structure benefits and services membership progression routes Continuing Professional Development (CPD) how to join
CIPD structure Educational Membership and education Professional Knowledge and Information (PKI) Library and branches Commercial Publishing Journals Conferences and exhibitions Short courses and flexible learning
Membership structure Graduate Licentiate Associate Affiliate (studying and non-studying) Organisation membership Non-chartered grades Chartered Companion (Chartered CCIPD) Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD) Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD) Chartered membership Grade/designationLevel
Routes to membership educational professional assessment of competence (PAC) accreditation of prior certificated learning (APCL) National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (NVQs/SVQs) direct admission for approved qualifications
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Student guides overview of membership benefits and services advice on effective study and exam preparation how your programme is structured and assessed how to tackle assignments and CPD answers to frequently asked questions
Certificate programmes
Certificate in Business Awareness and Advanced Professional Study transitional programme (certificate to PDS) aimed at two types of candidates four modules: - Research and reasoning skills in a business context - Understanding the business environment - Self-management and study skills for professional development - Quantitative skills for business analysis
Professional Development Scheme
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement of all CIPD programmes requirement for all levels of membership development record development plan
How to join the CIPD You need to join at the start of your course A one-off entrance fee and annual subscription entitles you to student membership You can register online or join by post