HR professional qualifications explained
Associate Members are HR professionals who have studied the Certificate in Personnel Practice, a good grounding for those interested in following the Professional Qualification Scheme of the CIPD.
Licentiate members are HR professionals who are studying the CIPD qualification and are part qualified in core management and core personnel and development.
Graduate members of the CIPD have completed the 3 stages of the Professional Qualification Scheme and a management report in a chosen area.
Full member grades:
Members (MCIPD) are fully CIPD qualified, have 3 years HR management experience and are involved in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Fellows (FCIPD) are fully CIPD qualified, have 10 years HR management experience and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Companions (CCIPD) are fully CIPD qualified and are invited to become Companions of the institute.
