Develop your knowledge and abilities and support your future professional ambitions
Completing a CIPD professional qualification will advance your learning in HR or L&D and is the most frequent route into CIPD membership.
When you study a Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced qualification at Diploma or Certificate level you’ll be invited to register as a Student member of the CIPD. On completion of your qualification you’ll be awarded Associate member designation (Assoc CIPD) which adds instant credibility to your CV.
Studying an Advanced Diploma opens up even more doors for you. If you've got one year's experience at the right level, you can apply to become a Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow after you complete your qualification.
Our HR and L&D qualifications help you to develop the knowledge and abilities that employers look for. We currently have more than 25,000 professionals studying a CIPD qualification to show they’ve achieved recognised industry standards.
'I absolutely believe that the CIPD qualification has increased my confidence at work…and given me recognition in the industry and the organisation that I am working in.'
Emma Smart, Chartered MCIPD
There are four straightforward steps to studying a CIPD qualification and gaining membership.
Our qualifications offer varying levels of complexity and different study modules. Find a qualification.
See frequently asked questions about studying a CIPD qualification including how to gain exemptions.
Use the Qualification Finder to locate a Study Centre that works for you; this includes our digital learning centres.
Once you’ve registered for a qualification you join the CIPD as a Student member and benefit from extensive member resources and support.
On successful completion of your Certificate or Diploma you’ll be awarded Associate level membership. Renew your membership each year, upgrade your member level as your career progresses, and keep the CIPD as your lifelong career partner.
The CIPD offers 17 qualifications which can lead to either Associate or Chartered membership once completed.
When registering for a qualification you’ll initially be invited to join the CIPD as Student member.
Study either a
You’ll gain Associate level membership on successful completion, and if you have at least one year of experience working at Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow level, you can apply to upgrade your membership.
Study one of these qualifications and on completion you’ll be awarded Associate level membership.
We also offer Award level qualifications that focus on specific HR or L&D subjects. These offer the opportunity to register as a Student CIPD member for the duration of your study, but do not lead to either Associate or Chartered membership.
The cost of studying for your chosen CIPD qualification will vary, depending on its complexity and the Study Centre you choose. For an idea of what you can expect to pay, please contact your chosen Study Centre through the Qualification Finder.
When you register for a qualification and enrol as a Student member you can join at our lowest membership fee. On completion of your qualification you will be upgraded to Associate level. For more on our annual fees, please see Membership Fees.
CIPD membership can offer vital support for your studies. Join as a Student member today.
Explore Experience Assessment, our direct route into membership. It’s designed to assess your professional experience and skills, and involves no studying or exams.
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