Affiliate Member
Ideal for non-HR and L&D professionals looking to access CIPD content, resources and events, to help you in your work
Get instant access to resources and support
Affiliate Membership brings you the latest CIPD insights, research, case studies and resources to help you stay up-to-date. It’s ideal if you need help to check you’ve got the right people policies for your organisation.
It also gives you access to our network of almost 160,000 people professionals around the world, so you can share ideas, learn and make decisions about your people practices.
This grade could be for you if...
- you’re looking for straightforward access to resources, content, support and CIPD networks
- you’ve got people management responsibilities, but you‘re not working directly or full time in HR or L&D. Or you’re already in a senior people role and you want occasional access to CIPD networks
- you’re not committed to studying or being assessed for CIPD membership
Affiliate Membership is not right for everyone. If you’re keen to develop a career in the people profession, and build your professional credibility, Affiliate Membership is probably not right for you. Why not take a look at our other membership grades.
I'm not an HR specialist. So being able to access the CIPD's online resources is really important for me and my organisation.
Jennifer Davies
Deputy General Manager, The Nederlander Dominion Theatre
What's in it for you?
Becoming a member means immediate access to a range of benefits. Look at some of our most popular benefits below, or go to our member benefits page to see the full range.
Magazine
The award-winning People Management magazine, app and website
'I love my People Management magazine. It's my lunchtime read where I can read about the case studies and inspiring people who are doing great things. It makes me think "Yes, I am in the right career!"'
Rebecca Watts Assoc CIPD
HR and L&D Project Manager for Health Education England
Learning Hub
The CIPD Learning Hub is an online learning platform that supports the delivery of world-class, cutting-edge learning that is available anytime, anywhere and on any device.
It makes it easier than ever for you to make professional development a day-to-day, career-long priority to increase the impact and effectiveness you have in your role. Self-assessment, learning plan and learning reflection tools are built into the hub, helping you to plan your career path and reach your potential.
Resources
Practical and inspiring resources to keep you up to date in the fast changing world of work and support those who are studying:
- Current research, surveys and policy reports
- Employment law updates
- Access to 100s of online business, HR and L&D journals supplied by EBSCO
- Time-saving email updates, including CIPD Ireland Update and In a Nutshell
- Practical podcasts, topic summaries, factsheets and guides, and more
Communities
Connect, learn and be inspired
- Online Community forum - Socialise, discuss and learn from an interested and supportive community of professionals in Ireland and internationally
- Take part in local CIPD regions’ activities
- Find inspiration at CIPD conferences and events
- Enjoy networking and shared learning with your peers
Career
Career support
- CIPD Profession Map – our competency standards set out what the best in HR and L&D are doing and help you assess your professional capability and how to progress your career
- My CPD Map - an online assessment tool to identify your strengths and areas for development
- Use our CPD reflective questions to demonstrate your commitment to learning and staying up to date, and the impact on you and your organisation
- CIPD career hub - an online gateway to a host of information, tools and advice to help you be successful in your job search
- Professionalisation - access to supports to diagnose and build the capability and professionalism of your HR and L&D team
Support
Easy access to support when you need it
- CIPD Ireland employment law helpline: 24/7 access, generous annual call entitlement, unlimited call duration and much more
- Whistleblower helpline: get confidential legal advice if you witness wrongdoing in the workplace
- Professional principles and guidance on standards of professional conduct
Rewards
Save money
- Receive a 20% discount on all CIPD books and business titles from our Kogan Page bookshop
- Receive preferential rates on CIPD products and services, conferences, training and events
Affiliate Member fees
• Joining fee: £40
• Affiliate Member fee for up to 6 months* (from 1 Jan 2023 to 30 June 2023): £134
• Affiliate Member fee for up to 18 months* (from 1 Jan 2023 to 30 June 2024): £401
You can pay by card or through direct debit instalments, and you’ll need to renew your membership annually on 1 July. We’ll send you renewal information well before the due date to remind you how much is due.
* Depending on when you join in the year, we offer different membership fee options.
Card payments
Fees are presented in Sterling, and card payments will be charged the exchange rate of your financial services provider.
- For guidance on the euro rate click here to convert currency.
Eurozone Direct Debit
You can set up a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) Direct Debit to pay in euros. Please complete our SEPA Direct Debit instruction form and send it with your membership application form.
Direct debit payment amounts are based on our current exchange rate €1.18 = £1 (rate is reviewed annually).
Gain professional recognition
Find out how to become an Associate Member, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow to set yourself apart and raise your profile as a people professional.
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