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Headquarters based in Wimbledon, London.
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Previous names and history

The organization has had many different names during its history.

• from 1913 to 1917: Welfare Workers' Association (WWA)
• from 1917 to 1924: Central Association of Welfare Workers (CAWW), Central Association of Welfare Workers (Industrial), Welfare Workers' Institute (WWI)
• from 1924 to 1931: Institute of Industrial Welfare Workers (IIWW)
• from 1931 to 1946: Institute of Labour Management (ILM)
• from 1946 to 1994: Institute of Personnel Management (IPM)
• from 1994 to 2000: Institute of Personnel and Development (IPD)
• from 2000 to present: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

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Services offered

The CIPD currently has over 128,000 members who get access to a comprehensive range of member benefits and services, which include:

• the use of a professional designation (chartered members only)
• exclusive online access to the latest research, information and news
• free access to over 300 online journals and magazines
• immediate access to a comprehensive range of Library and information services
• free professional and personal telephone advice on UK employment law
• access to a national network of branches and special interest forums
• exclusive discounts on CIPD conferences, publications and training courses
• free subscription to the award winning magazine, People Management

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How to become a member

There are a number of ways to become a member. If you want to join the CIPD just to access their member services, then you can become an Affiliate member, which is open to anyone with an interest in personnel and development.

Alternatively, you choose to achieve a recognised grade of membership. You can do this by having your experience or previous qualifications assessed or by studying a CIPD qualification.

Find out more about becoming a member

Membership grades

Although membership of the organisation is not a pre-requisite for entering the field of HR, a CIPD accredited qualification is becoming more important to many employers, who will often only consider applications for HR positions from those with membership.

There are several grades of membership. The grade of an individual member depends on whether they have met the professional standards and on their level of HR management experience. Members must also pay an annual subscription in order to maintain their membership. There is a distinction made between 'chartered' grades and 'non-chartered' grades. Alternate use, see charter airline or bare-boat charter. ...

The non-chartered grades are:

• Affiliate (no letters): A basic level of membership, not currently assessed against professional standards

• Associate (AssocCIPD or ACIPD): Awarded on successful completion of a support level certificate

• Licentiate (LCIPD): Awarded on successful completion of at least one of the first three professional standards, and also on completion of relevant MBAs and NVQs

• Graduate (GMCIPD): Awarded on successful completion of all professional standards, but where no significant HR experience is held

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• Chartered Member (MCIPD): Achieving a CIPD qualification is the first step towards becoming a chartered member. Becoming a chartered member will enhance your career prospects and give you greater recognition within the profession and your organisation. To achieve chartered membership you’ll need to be a Graduate member with three years’ relevant managerial-level experience.

• Chartered Fellow (FCIPD): An upgrade from MCIPD, must have at least 10 years relevant management level experience

• Chartered Companion (CCIPD): By invitation only, awarded in recognition of contribution to the profession or institute

In order to gain membership above Associate level an individual must complete a course of study and be examined on the professional standards. This can be completed as a full or part-time student, or by distance learning. The courses cover general business concepts as well as HR issues. Distance Learning is learning carried out apart from the usual classroom setting; in an asynchronous setting. ...

The CIPD issues a fortnightly magazine, People Management, to all members, and hosts an annual conference in Harrogate each October. Members also have access to extensive information via the CIPD's website and receive membership of a local branch who organise networking events based around specific HR topics. Harrogate is a large town in North Yorkshire, England. ...

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CIPD Professional qualifications

A CIPD qualification will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to launch a professional career in Human Resources (HR). A network of CIPD centres offers a range of full-time, part-time and/or flexible learning courses. Most CIPD qualifications lead to a professional grade of membership. CIPD qualifications include: Human resources has at least two meanings depending on context. ...

• Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP)

The CPP is designed to introduce you to a wide range of practical skills required by those in personnel. Leads to Associate membership of the Institute.

• Certificate in Training Practice (CTP)

Studying for the CTP will provide you with your first step towards a successful career in training. Leads to Associate membership of the Institute.

• Certificate in Recruitment and Selection (CRS)

The CRS takes a skills-based approach and provides practical and authoritative guidance on best practice. Leads to Associate membership of the Institute.

• Certificate in Employment Relations, Law and Practice (CERLAP)

CERLAP is designed to introduce you to the key elements of employment law and practice. Leads to Associate membership of the Institute.

• Certificate in Business Awareness and Advanced Professional Study (CBAAPS)

CBAAPS will introduce you to a wide range of transferable business skills and prepare you for the CIPD’s Professional Development Scheme (PDS).

• The Professional Development Scheme (PDS)

The PDS is a highly respected postgraduate-level qualification covering four fields of study. It’s aimed at those seeking to build their managerial career in HR. Successful completion of all fields will lead to Graduate membership, which will be your first step towards achieving chartered membership.

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References

This information has been verified internally by the CIPD

• Official CIPD website

External links

• Official CIPD website
• Official People Management website