Affiliate Membership
Fast-track your journey to CIPD membership. Gain instant access to exclusive member content, resources, and events - no studying, no assessments, just benefits.

Fast-track your journey to CIPD membership. Gain instant access to exclusive member content, resources, and events - no studying, no assessments, just benefits.
Affiliate Membership offers instant access to the CIPD's membership benefits, without the need to study a qualification or take part in any assessments. Take advantage of all of the exclusive resources, benefits and support that CIPD membership offers, so you can stay up to date and informed with the evolving HR landscape.
Note: You cannot use any professional designation with Affiliate membership.
Anyone can apply for Affiliate Membership at any time simply by joining via our online portal, without having to complete any qualifications or experience assessment. It's quick and easy, and you'll get instant access to our core benefits and resources. If you decide you'd like to use the CIPD designated letters and gain professional membership later, we can support you to do that when you are ready.
Note: All membership levels require payment of a one-off joining fee of £40 or €46
which is paid when you first become a member or when you rejoin membership after letting it lapse.
For more information, please visit membership fees.
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