UPGRADING & EXPERIENCE ASSESSMENT

Routes to CIPD professional membership

Sarah HughesAssessment Executive

Levels of professional membership

CIPD Profession Map: international HR standards

CIPD Chartered membership

• CIPD awards Chartered membership to HR professionals whose expertise and experience meets the standards within the Profession Map

• Achieving chartered status requires HR professionals to demonstrate a proven track record in the workplace

• Chartered membership means meeting the gold standard for the profession – for organisations and individuals alike, it signifies genuine professionalism in HR

• We are the only HR institution in the world to recognise HR professionals through ‘Chartered membership’

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Transition

Transition

Transition

Associate

Chartered Fellow

CIPD membership levels are set at the transitions of the Profession Map

Chartered Member

Which route?

There are two routes to professional membership:

• Upgrade - for members with the relevant CIPD qualification

• Experience Assessment – for members without a CIPD qualification

What level of professional membership can I apply for?

Grade you can apply for

CIPD Foundation Level Certificate or Diploma

CIPD Intermediate LevelCertificate or Diploma

CIPD Advanced Level Diploma

Associate Member

Associate MemberChartered MemberChartered Fellow

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How does upgrading work?

• Two routes – paper based or telephone • Paper based

• an application form• CV provides context of career • Feedback from Line Manager and one Colleague• Org chart can be included

• Telephone• No paperwork• 45 minutes to an hour of your time• CV and Line manager support

Experience Assessment process

Case StudyFictional business case

study requiring HR response

Professional Discussion3 ½ hour in-depth interview reflecting on achievements & development

Feedback report and invitation to Chartered or Associate membership

Impact ReportDetailed record of past achievements

Self AssessmentBehavioural review

Pre Assessment Discussion

30 minute discussion to determine membership level

8 weeks

Workplace Feedback

Colleague feedback on behaviour and

activity

Questions?

Sarah HughesAssessment Executive – (Upgrade)

s.hughes@cipd.co.uk