How to become a Foundation Member
You’ll be awarded Foundation Membership when you successfully complete the Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
For people professionals who apply their knowledge to deliver strong tactical support
Foundation Membership starts to build your credibility. It shows you’re serious about your development and that you have a strong base of knowledge to build on. Once you’ve successfully completed your CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice you become a Foundation Member and can use the designation 'Foundation CIPD'.
Working at Foundation grade means you have a direct impact on daily operations. You’re using your knowledge to perform an effective tactical role that supports others in your organisation including your manager, colleagues and customers.
You’ll be awarded Foundation Membership when you successfully complete the Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
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.
Connect, learn and be inspired
Career support
Practical and inspiring resources to keep you up to date in the fast changing world of work and support those who are studying:
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
Easy access to support when you need it
Save money
The Foundation Member fee will be announced on 1 July 2021.
Fees for our route to becoming a Foundation Member:
Study a qualification | Fee |
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Qualification fee | Set by individual study centres |
12-month Student Member fee* | £98 |
Joining fee | £40 |
Total | Qualification fee and £138 |
Once you finish your qualification, you’ll start paying the Foundation Member fee at your next renewal on 1 July.
*Dependent on when you join in the year, we offer different membership fee options.
For those looking to start or develop their career in the people profession
For people professionals delivering operational work to support wider business needs
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* Calls are routed through to the UK