Upgrade your Academic member grade
Showcase your thought leadership in HR and learning and development by upgrading your Academic grade to Academic Member or Academic Fellow
Learn how to progress your career by upgrading your membership
Upgrading your CIPD membership is straightforward and rewarding and will enable you to:
If you’re a current Student Member, we’ll automatically upgrade your membership once you finish your studies. You’ll be awarded either Foundation or Associate Member grade, depending on your qualification.
Here are your options for upgrading your membership, depending on which grade and qualification you hold:
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.
You can choose from two routes: studying a qualification at a higher level or completing Experience Assessment
Showcase your thought leadership in HR and learning and development by upgrading your Academic grade to Academic Member or Academic Fellow
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