CIPD Level 5 Intermediate qualifications are designed for HR and L&D professionals looking to progress their careers by developing their knowledge and skills. Studying subjects like business context, employee engagement, and designing learning solutions helps increase analytical abilities. Successful completion leads to CIPD Associate membership, demonstrating commitment to professional standards.

1. 1cipd.co.uk/qualifications
Opening up career
opportunities in HR and L&D
Routes to professional membership
‘Completing my CIPD
qualification and achieving
professional membership
has been integral to my
career success.’
Rebecca Watts Assoc CIPD
HR and OD Project Manager
Health Education England

2. Routes to professional membership2
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Contents
What is CIPD professional membership? 4
How to become a professional member 6
CIPD qualifications in HR and L&D 8
Starting out in HR or L&D 10
Developing your knowledge in HR or L&D 12
Advancing to a strategic level in HR or L&D 14
Elevate your status to Chartered 16
A direct route to professional membership –
Experience Assessment 17
Support you can rely on – CIPD member benefits 20
Inspiring times
for HR and L&D

3. 3
Champion better work and
working lives
Your role as an HR or L&D professional is central to an organisation,
having the responsibility for attracting, developing and retaining your
company’s most important asset – its people.
And wherever you work, your position can involve and influence all
areas of the business, and all members of staff.
Above all, it’s inspiring to remember that how you apply your
knowledge and understanding today, will shape the world’s workforce
in the years to come.
CIPD professional membership
builds your career
Whether you’re starting out in HR or L&D, changing your career, or
deciding to specialise after years of experience, CIPD professional
membership will give you the edge in a competitive job market.
Professional membership differentiates you, it puts you in demand
with potential employers and enhances your promotion and salary
prospects.
Sought after by employers
worldwide
CIPD professional membership not only demonstrates that you meet
internationally recognised standards, it’s a trusted benchmark against
which employers can judge your workplace abilities beyond study and
qualification.
‘I was keen to focus on
my own professional
development. That’s why I did
my CIPD qualification and
then my master’s. I encourage
everyone who works for me to
become CIPD-qualified.’
Derren Young Chartered FCIPD
Global Head of Learning
Universal Music

4. What is CIPD
professional
membership?
Professional membership of the CIPD
sets you apart from other HR and L&D
professionals. It demonstrates the
knowledge, experience and relevance
you bring to employers and clients.
Available at three levels, Associate
member, Chartered Member and
Chartered Fellow, it shows your
commitment to high standards, your
professional development and compliance
with an ethical Code of Professional
Conduct, all of which enhances your
credibility and builds trust in the HR and
L&D profession.
Professional membership also entitles
you to use designatory letters after your
name, highlighting your professional
standing within the HR and L&D
community:
• Associate member (Assoc CIPD)
• Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD)
• Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD)
CIPD professional membership is
highly valued by employers. It shows
your ability to create an impact in the
workplace and make a difference to an
organisation’s strategy and its people. As
you develop your HR and L&D expertise,
professional membership opens doors
to new career opportunities. That’s why
an increasing number of talented HR and
L&D professionals aspire to achieve CIPD
professional member status.
‘Being a professional
member and having the
letters after your name
means so much to
potential employers.’
Lindsay Barnes Assoc CIPD
HR Consultant
Renew Bahamas Limited
Routes to professional membership4

5. 5
Associate is the CIPD’s first level of
professional membership.
It demonstrates to employers, clients and
peers that you’ve attained a recognised
level of professional competence as an
HR or L&D practitioner.
It shows you’re committed to developing
your expertise and you’re involved in
sharing, supporting and promoting best
practice in areas of HR, L&D and broader
people management and development.
Chartered Member is our second level of
professional membership.
Achieving Chartered Member status
demonstrates to employers, clients and
peers that you have the knowledge and
experience to create an impact in the
workplace and make a difference to the
organisation’s strategy and people.
A Chartered Member demonstrates a
commitment to the highest standards
in HR and L&D through our Code of
Professional Conduct and to ongoing
development.
Chartered Fellow is our highest level of
CIPD professional membership.
As a Chartered Fellow, you’re a role
model for the profession, and a senior
professional leading and driving good
people practices that help deliver the
organisation’s strategy. It demonstrates
your commitment to promoting and
leading the highest standards, and your
commitment to developing others as
well as yourself.
You’re part of a select group of senior
practitioners and business leaders,
sharing and promoting innovative and
best practice in the areas of HR, L&D
and broader people management and
development.
There are three levels of CIPD professional membership
You’re typically...
providing professional
advice to managers across
the business and supporting
the HR or L&D function.
Associate member
Assoc CIPD
You’re typically...
managing, developing
and implementing HR and
development policies that
support organisational
objectives.
Chartered Member
Chartered MCIPD
You’re typically...
leading the development
of strategic HR and
development plans that
drive sustained business
performance.
Chartered Fellow
Chartered FCIPD

6. 6 Routes to professional membership
How to become a
professional member
* Only CIPD Certificates and Diplomas lead to CIPD professional membership.
** By successfully completing the CIPD Advanced Diploma you can apply to upgrade
to Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow.
I’m starting out or looking
to move into HR and LD
(school-leavers/
undergraduates/graduates)
Study CIPD Level 3 Foundation or Level 5 Intermediate
qualifications
(Award, Certificates or Diplomas*)
Pages 10–13
I’m looking to develop
my HR and LD career
Study CIPD Level 5 Intermediate or Level 7 Advanced
qualifications
(Award, Certificates or Diplomas*)
Pages 12–15
I’m looking to work
in HR or LD at a
strategic level
Study CIPD Level 7 Advanced qualifications
(Award, Certificates or Diplomas*)
Pages 14–15
I’m an experienced HR
or LD professional,
what are my options if I
don’t want to study?
Have your current HR or LD experience assessed through
CIPD Experience Assessment
Pages 17–19
You are here Your route

7. 7
Associate
member
Assoc CIPD
Chartered
Member
Chartered MCIPD
Chartered
Fellow
Chartered FCIPD
When you successfully complete the CIPD
Level 3 Foundation, Level 5 Intermediate or
Level 7 Advanced Certificates or Diplomas,
you will be awarded Associate professional
member status. By completing the Level
7 Advanced Diploma you can then apply
to upgrade to Chartered Member or
Chartered Fellow.
If you’re an experienced HR or LD
professional, you can become a
professional member without having to
study, by doing Experience Assessment.
‘Having professional
membership of the CIPD
has definitely enhanced my
career. It helped my CV stand
out from the rest of the pile
and it got my foot in the door
when it came to interviews.’
Toby Loft Chartered MCIPD
Senior HR Adviser
University of Exeter
orupgrade to**
oror
Your professional membership level
Chartered
Member
Chartered MCIPD
Chartered
Fellow
Chartered FCIPD
Associate
member
Assoc CIPD
Associate
member
Assoc CIPD
Associate
member
Assoc CIPD

8. 8 Routes to professional membership
Why study a CIPD
qualification?
Whether you’re starting out or looking
to progress your career, the CIPD’s
internationally-recognised professional
qualifications are a great way to acquire
the knowledge and skills essential
to becoming an effective HR or LD
practitioner.
CIPD qualifications are:
• relevant and practical
They are designed to enable you to apply
your learning back at work immediately.
• valued by employers
You’ll develop the business
understanding and technical knowledge
that organisations are looking for.
Choosing the right
qualification for you
CIPD qualifications are available at three
levels:
• Level 3 Foundation, which is
equivalent to A-level
• Level 5 Intermediate, which is
equivalent to foundation degree/HND
level
• Level 7 Advanced, which is
postgraduate level.
At each level you can follow an HR or
LD pathway or a combination of both.
Our qualifications consist of a number of
units across HR and LD subjects. The
number of units you choose (within rules
of combination) will determine the size of
your qualification (Award, Certificate or
Diploma).
If you want to cover the essential units
at a given level, a Certificate would be
appropriate. A Diploma covers a wider
breadth of subjects. An Award allows you
to cover specific areas of interest.
Your study options
When you’ve decided on the right
qualification for you, the next step is to
choose how you’d like to study. CIPD
qualification providers offer flexible study
programmes to suit your timescales,
budget and home or work commitments:
• full-time or part-time study
• block study
• supported distance learning
• mixed mode study.
Visit cipd.co.uk/qualification-finder to
find out more.
CIPD professional
membership
When you successfully complete a
Certificate or Diploma, at any level, you’ll
become an Associate member, meaning
you can use the designatory letters Assoc
CIPD after your name. If you complete the
Level 7 Advanced Diploma, you can apply
to upgrade to Chartered Member or Fellow
(subject to eligibility).
CIPD qualifications
in HR and LD
The diagram on the right will help you decide which qualification is right for you. If
you have any questions, or you wish to discuss which qualification is best for you,
please call us on +44 (0)20 8612 6208.

9. 9cipd.co.uk/qualifications
¹ Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) level 3, comparable to European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level 4
² Comparable to QCF level 5 in England, comparable to EQF level 5
³ Comparable to QCF level 7 in England, comparable to EQF level 7
* Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management
** Successful completion of CIPD Certificates and Diplomas leads to Associate professional membership of the CIPD. Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma provides the
underpinning knowledge to apply for Chartered membership
*** Technical Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management at level 9 on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
LEVEL 31
FOUNDATION
LEVEL 52
INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL 73
ADVANCED
A more rounded
qualification
where you’ll
cover a range of
subject areas.
CERTIFICATE**
Ideal if you just
want bite-sized
knowledge
relevant to your
area of work.
AWARD
Gives you wider
coverage of
key generalist
and selected
specialist areas.
DIPLOMA**
Human Resources
Practice (QCF)
Learning Development
(QCF)
Human Resource
Management
Learning Development
(QCF)
Human Resources
Practice (QCF)
Learning Development
(QCF)
Human Resources
Human ResourcesHuman Resources
NEW NEW
NEW
Human Resource
Management
Human Resource
Development
NEW
Human Resource
Management
Learning Development
(QCF)
Diploma in Applied Human
Resources (QCF)*
Diploma in Applied Human
Resource Management
(SCQF)***
Human Resources
Essentials
(QCF)

10. 10 Routes to professional membership
Who
This is for you if you:
• want to gain the essential knowledge
and skills required to move into HR
or LD
• are working in HR or LD at a
support level, but do not hold a
formal HR or LD qualification
• aspire to become a professional
member of the CIPD
• are a line manager, with
responsibility for people
management and development.
What
A CIPD Foundation Level qualification at
Level 3 on the UK Qualifications Credit
Framework (QCF) – equivalent to an
A-level.
Qualifications include:
• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Award in
Human Resources Essentials (QCF)
• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate
in Human Resources Practice (QCF)
• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in
Learning Development (QCF)
• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in
Human Resources Practice (QCF)
• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in
Learning Development (QCF)
Why
You’ll acquire a wide range of relevant,
practical skills that you can apply with
immediate effect in the workplace.
Subjects include:
• Understanding Organisations and the
Role of Human Resources
• Resourcing Talent
• Supporting Change within
Organisations
• Designing Learning and Development
Activities
• Using Technology to Facilitate
Learning
• Supporting Collective and Social
Learning
CIPD Level 3
4
Foundation Award, Certificates and Diplomas
NEW
NEW
Result
You’ll gain a qualification that furthers your career in HR and LD. Successful completion
of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate or Diploma gives you CIPD Associate
membership. This is the CIPD’s first level of professional membership; it means you can
use the designatory letters Assoc CIPD after your name.
4
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) level 3, comparable European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level 4
Starting out in HR or LD

11. 11cipd.co.uk/qualifications/foundation
‘I obtained my level 3
Certificate in Human
Resources Practice and
was promoted.’
Rebecca Watts Assoc CIPD
HR and OD Projects Manager
Health Education England
You can find out more about CIPD Level 3 Foundation
qualifications at cipd.co.uk/qualifications/foundation
Find a convenient place to study – your local centre will
be listed at cipd.co.uk/qualification-finder
Take a look at CIPD study resources you can access when
you join the CIPD at cipd.co.uk/study-resources
Questions?
If you have any questions about CIPD Level 3 Foundation
qualifications, please call +44 (0)20 8612 6208

12. 12 Routes to professional membership
Who
If you:
• already work in HR or LD and wish
to study a recognised professional
qualification
• want to progress your career by
developing your knowledge and skills
• aspire to become a professional
member of the CIPD.
What
A CIPD Intermediate Level qualification
at Level 5 on the UK Qualifications
Credit Framework (QCF) – equivalent
to a Foundation Degree HND at
undergraduate level.
Qualifications include:
• CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Award in
Human Resources
• CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate
in Human Resource Management
• CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate
in Learning Development (QCF)
• CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in
Human Resource Management
• CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in
Learning Development (QCF)
Why
• Develop your ability to evaluate
the effectiveness of HR models and
practices.
• Increase your understanding of
organisations.
• Expand your planning, analytical and
problem-solving skills.
Subjects include:
• Business Issues and the Context of
Human Resources
• Employee Engagement
• Designing and Developing Digital
and Blended Learning Solutions
• Facilitating Collective and Social
Learning
• Using Facilitation Skills.
Result
You’ll gain a qualification that builds on your expertise in your chosen HR and LD
subjects. Successful completion of a CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate or Diploma
gives you CIPD Associate membership. This is the CIPD’s first level of professional
membership; it means you can use the designatory letters Assoc CIPD after your name.
Apprenticeship
You can also achieve a CIPD Level 5
Intermediate Diploma in Applied Human
Resources (QCF)5
through a Higher
Apprenticeship in HRM or a Level 9
Diploma in Applied Human Resource
Management (SCQF)6
through a Technical
Apprenticeship in HRM.
CIPD Level 5
5
Intermediate Award, Certificates and Diplomas
Developing your knowledge
in HR or LD
5
Comparable to QCF level 5 in England, comparable to EQF level 5
6
Level 9 on the SCQF in Scotland, comparable to QCF level 5 in England
NEW
NEW

13. 13cipd.co.uk/qualifications/intermediate
Questions?
If you have any questions about CIPD Level 5 Intermediate
qualifications, please call +44 (0)20 8612 6208
You can find out more about CIPD Level 5 Intermediate
qualifications at cipd.co.uk/qualifications/intermediate
Find a convenient place to study – your local centre will
be listed at cipd.co.uk/qualification-finder
Take a look at CIPD study resources you can access when
you join the CIPD at cipd.co.uk/study-resources
‘I chose to obtain my
CIPD qualification so I
could further my HR skills
and develop a career in HR
management.’
Skirgaille Field Assoc CIPD
HR Adviser
Compello Group Ltd

14. 14 Routes to professional membership
Who
If you:
• are responsible for implementing and
developing HR strategy and policy
• work as an independent or employed
consultant to support organisations
in meeting their goals
• wish to enhance and develop your
career in HR or LD to a strategic level
• aspire to become a Chartered
member of the CIPD.
What
A CIPD Advanced Level qualification
at Level 7 on the UK Qualifications
Credit Framework (QCF) – equivalent to
postgraduate level.
Qualifications include:
• CIPD Level 7 Advanced Award in
Human Resources
• CIPD Level 7 Advanced Certificate in
Human Resources
• CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in
Human Resource Management
• CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in
Human Resource Development
Why
• Gain one of the most widely
recognised professional qualifications
in the industry.
• Increase your knowledge and/or
specialise in your chosen areas of
expertise.
• Advance your understanding of
organisations and the wider impact
of HR and LD.
• Pick up the skills and techniques
you need to create and implement
strategic solutions that drive
organisational performance.
Subjects could include:
• Leading, Managing and Developing
People
• Managing Employment Relations
• Designing, Delivering and Evaluating
Learning and Development Provision.
Result
You’ll gain a professional qualification that recognises your depth of knowledge and
experience. Successful completion of a CIPD Level 7 Advanced Certificate or Diploma
gives you CIPD Associate membership, which is the CIPD’s first level of professional
membership. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma, you can apply
for CIPD Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow (subject to eligibility) and use the
designatory letters Chartered MCIPD or Chartered FCIPD after your name.
7
Comparable to QCF level 7 in England, comparable to EQF level 7
CIPD Level 7
7
Advanced Award, Certificate and Diplomas
Advancing to a strategic level
in HR or LD
Please note, some approved universities
offer their own postgraduate
qualifications, which are approved by
the CIPD for a membership outcome.
These programmes will not necessarily
match the qualification titles listed
in this brochure. These centres have
had their qualifications approved
as meeting the CIPD’s standards
and award their own qualification
certificate.

15. 15cipd.co.uk/qualifications/advanced
Questions?
If you have any questions about CIPD Level 7 Advanced
qualifications, please call +44 (0)20 8612 6208
You can find out more about CIPD Level 7 Advanced
qualifications at cipd.co.uk/qualifications/advanced
Find a convenient place to study – your local centre will
be listed at cipd.co.uk/qualification-finder
Take a look at CIPD study resources you can access when
you join the CIPD at cipd.co.uk/student-resources
‘My employer recognises
the value of me having a
CIPD qualification and
professional membership.’
Damiana Casile Chartered MCIPD
HR Adviser, rentalcars.com

16. 16 Routes to professional membership
‘CIPD Chartered Member
gives me credibility. It’s
something to be proud of.’
Emma Vernon Chartered MCIPD
HR Business Partner, APM Group
Elevate your status to Chartered
Upgrading your membership to Chartered Member or Fellow
When you successfully complete a
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma and
have relevant experience you might be
eligible to upgrade your membership to
Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow.
Upgrading your membership will ensure
your professional experience and
knowledge are reflected by your level of
CIPD membership.
Chartered membership will:
• open doors to new opportunities
• boost your professional profile
• prove your commitment to best
practice
• allow you to shape the future
of the profession.
You can also use the letters Chartered
MCIPD or Chartered FCIPD after your
name.
Am I eligible?
We recommend you first check your
eligibility against the membership criteria
on our website. We’re also happy to have
a look at your CV to see if we think you’re
ready. Simply send your latest CV to
upgradecvscreening@cipd.co.uk
How to upgrade
There are three ways to upgrade your
membership, making it easy to find one
that fits around your schedule. Choose
from:
• telephone assessment
• face-to-face assessment
• application form.
More information
Visit cipd.co.uk/upgrade or call us +44 (0)20 8612 6208

17. 17cipd.co.uk/qualifications
‘Becoming a CIPD
member was something that
I should have done sooner. So
I set aside time to get my CIPD
Chartered Membership through
Experience Assessment.’
Paul Wickes Chartered MCIPD
HR Consultant
Experience Assessment is a direct route
into professional membership and a
straightforward way to get recognition
for your HR or LD achievements.
If you’re interested in getting professional
recognition for your experience, but don’t
wish to study a CIPD qualification, this
could be the right route for you.
A direct route to professional
membership
Experience Assessment

18. 18 Routes to professional membership
Who
If you:
• are an experienced HR or LD
professional and want to be
professionally accredited without
having to study a CIPD qualification
• want your current HR and LD
knowledge and experience
recognised through professional
membership.
What
• Experience Assessment is a route to
CIPD professional membership based
on your current experience in HR and
LD.
• Most candidates invest the equivalent
of eight working days of their time to
complete the assessments and can
become a professional member in as
little as four months.
• Your experience, knowledge and
behaviours must demonstrate that
you meet the CIPD professional
membership level for which you are
applying.
Why
• CIPD professional membership
benchmarks your career
achievements and shows your
experience in the workplace.
• Experience Assessment is rewarding
– you learn learn a lot about yourself
and your professional achievements.
• It provides professional credibility
to benefit your current and future
career.
‘I’d absolutely recommend
Experience Assessment
to anyone – it’s a really
important validation of your
professionalism.’
Stuart Evans Chartered MCIPD
Head of Learning and Development
Qatar National Bank
You can find out more about Experience
Assessment at
cipd.co.uk/experience-assessment
Take a look at the resources you can access
when you join the CIPD
cipd.co.uk/study-resources
Questions?
If you have any questions
about Experience
Assessment, please call
+44 (0)20 8612 6208
Result
Depending on your level of experience you can achieve CIPD professional membership
as an Associate member, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow and use designatory
letters after your name (Assoc CIPD, Chartered MCIPD, Chartered FCIPD).
A direct route to professional membership – Experience Assessment
For experienced HR and LD
professionals

19. 19cipd.co.uk/experience-assessment
Experience Assessment for organisations
Experience Assessment
for organisations allows
you to benchmark your HR
and LD teams against the
industry standard and reward
their achievements with
professional membership.
Experience Assessment will enable your organisation to:
• benchmark HR and LD capability against the CIPD
Profession Map, which reflects the industry standard
• create targeted development plans across the HR
and LD functions
• provide a highly rewarding development experience
• professionalise your HR and LD function by
affiliation with the CIPD.
Experience Assessment for
organisations is easily incorporated
into broader development initiatives
and we’ll work with you to tailor
our approach to meet your team’s
specific needs.
Please call to find out more
+44 (0)20 8612 6208
ELIGIBILITY
Start by establishing
whether you meet
the criteria for a
level of professional
membership and if you
can demonstrate this by
providing work-based
evidence from at least
the last three years.
PRE-ASSESSMENT
DISCUSSION
If you’re confident that
you meet the criteria, then
give us a call. We’ll ask
you for an up-to-date CV,
and arrange a free pre-
assessment discussion
over the phone, which
will establish if you’re
eligible for the full
assessment, and at
what level.
FULL
ASSESSMENT
You will complete a series
of online assessments
– detailing examples
from your work – to
demonstrate how your
experience meets the
criteria. Following this
you will have a face-
to-face professional
discussion with one of
our assessors.
RESULT
Following your
assessment you’ll receive
a feedback report,
which will support your
professional development.
If successful, you’ll be
awarded the relevant
level of professional
membership.
How Experience Assessment works
If you’re an experienced HR and LD professional, you could become a CIPD professional member
through Experience Assessment in as little as four months.

20. 20 Routes to professional membership
Support you can rely on
Enjoy exclusive member benefits
Keeping you informed
While studying for a CIPD qualification or going through Experience
Assessment you’ll join the CIPD as a member. This gives you access to
the CIPD’s expert and trusted HR and LD resources, which will help
you build your knowledge and stay up to date with the fast-changing
world of work, including:
• research, surveys and policy reports
• employment law information and helplines
• the award-winning People Management magazine, app and website
• 100s of online business, HR and LD journals supplied by EBSCO
• time-saving email updates, including In a Nutshell
• practical podcasts, topic summaries, factsheets and guides, and more.
The CIPD website is a fantastic source of useful information to support
you in your studies and at work, helping you to find what you need fast.
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21. Raising your profile
Once you’ve successfully completed your qualification or Experience
Assessment, you’ll become a professional membership of the CIPD. This
will immediately enhance your career prospects and earning potential.
Professional membership is a badge of your credibility, raising your
profile in the workplace. You can also use designatory letters after your
name (Assoc CIPD, Chartered MCIPD, Chartered FCIPD).
Expand your network
CIPD membership connects you to more than 135,000 HR and LD
professionals in the UK, Ireland and internationally.
Raise your profile, get fresh ideas and learn from others by attending:
• CIPD branch networking events (UK and Ireland only)
• CIPD conferences and exhibitions.
You can also exchange ideas and get guidance from other CIPD
members by logging into our online professional communities.
‘The CIPD supports my career
development in so many ways.
I receive excellent support and
advice at a local level through
my branch.’
Symon Irving Assoc CIPD
Resourcing Consultant
Advantage XPO
21
Connect online through the CIPD’s social media groups.
Follow @CIPD and @CIPDstudents
Like our page facebook.com/cipduk
Join linkedin.com/company/cipd

22. Find out more about CIPD
member benefits at
cipd.co.uk/member-benefits
Explore CIPD study resources at
cipd.co.uk/study-resources
Discover your networking
opportunities at
cipd.co.uk/networking
Questions?
If you have any
questions please call
+44 (0)20 8612 6208
Career support
Whatever stage you’re at, CIPD membership helps
you keep your career on track with access to
valuable career development tools:
• CIPD Profession Map assess your capability
and access recommendations on what you
need to know and do at every stage of your
career
• my CPD Map – an online assessment tool
to identify your strengths and areas for
development
• CIPD Career hub – an online gateway to
information, tools and advice to help you build
key employability skills and enable you to
make the most of career opportunities
• Plus, enhanced career services including
mentoring and workshops.
22 Routes to professional membership
‘CIPD membership
supports your
professional development
with access to career tools
such as my CPD Map.’
Camica Bond-Farrell
Student member

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Experience Assessment or professional membership,
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