Upgrade your Academic membership
Showcase your thought leadership in HR and learning and development by upgrading your Academic membership to Academic Member or Academic Fellow
Upgrade your membership
Learn how to progress your career by upgrading your membership
Raise your profile and credibility further
Upgrading your CIPD membership is straightforward and rewarding and will enable you to:
- Raise your profile further with international recognition (professional designations include Assoc CIPD, Chartered MCIPD and Chartered FCIPD).
- Boost your career prospects and earning potential.
- Be recognised for your level of knowledge and capability.
- Enhance your credibility, relevance and professionalism in a competitive market.
Membership upgrading - your options
There are two options for you to upgrade your membership:
Upgrading route
- It's for current Student members | It's for current Associate members who hold a CIPD Advanced Diploma | It's for Current Chartered Members.
- It involves completing the relevant upgrading assessment, except for Student members who upgrade to Associate upon successful completion of Certificate or Diploma qualification.
- It can take under a month.
Experience Assessment route
- It's for current Associate members who do not hold a CIPD Advanced Diploma | It's for people professionals who have at least one year’s experience and prefer a non-study option.
- It involves completing a series of online assessments and a professional discussion with an experienced assessor.
- It can take as little as four months.
If you're unsure which grade and qualification you currently hold, give us a call: +44 (0)20 8612 6208.
If you're not a current CIPD member, find out how to become a member or re-join membership.
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