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Which qualifications will lead to Associate membership?If you’ve successfully completed one of the following qualifications you’ll automatically achieve Associatemembership from 31 January 2014, providing your membership is current.CIPD Advanced-level qualificationsAdvanced Diploma in Human Resource DevelopmentAdvanced Diploma in Human Resource ManagementAdvanced Certificate in Human ResourcesPostgraduate Diploma in Personnel and Development (CIPD Professional Development Scheme (PDS)) 1Postgraduate Certificate in Personnel and Development (CIPD Professional Development Scheme (PDS)) 1Equivalent postgraduate-level university qualifications approved by the CIPDCIPD Intermediate-level qualificationsIntermediate Diploma in Human Resource ManagementIntermediate Diploma in Human Resource DevelopmentIntermediate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementIntermediate Certificate in Human Resource DevelopmentEquivalent undergraduate-level university qualifications approved by the CIPDCIPD Foundation-level qualificationsFoundation Diploma in Human Resources Practice (QCF)Foundation Diploma in Learning and Development Practice (QCF)Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice (QCF)Foundation Certificate in Learning and Development Practice (QCF)Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) 2Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) 2Equivalent university qualifications approved by the CIPD1 In accordance with the Ofqual conditions of recognition, we’re only permitted to award the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate (forexample, the CIPD Professional Development Scheme (PDS)) until 31 December 2013.2 The Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) and Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) have been phased out.

The following qualifications will not lead to Associate membership:• Advanced Award in Human Resources• Intermediate Award in Human Resources• Foundation Award in Human Resource Essentials• Foundation Award in Learning and Development Essentials• Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (CCM)• Certificate in Employment Relations, Law and Practice (CERLAP)• Certificate in Recruitment and Selection (CRS).If you’re unsure about which qualification you’re studying or have studied, please contact your study centre orcall us on +44 (0)20 8612 6208.I’ve successfully completed or I’m currently studying a…CIPD Foundation Diploma or Certificate, orequivalent university qualification that has beenapproved by the CIPD.CIPD Intermediate Diploma or Certificate, orequivalent university qualification that has beenapproved by the CIPD.If you’ve already completed your qualification orcomplete before 30 January 2014, you’ll remain aStudent member until you’re awarded Associatemembership on 31 January 2014.You’ll automatically be awarded Associatemembership if you successfully complete yourqualification from 31 January 2014.CIPD Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel andDevelopment (Professional Development Scheme(PDS)).CIPD Advanced Diploma in Human ResourceManagement or Human Resource Development,or an equivalent university qualification that hasbeen approved by the CIPD.On successful completion of your qualification you’llbe awarded Graduate membership until 31 January2014. After this date, on successful completionyou’ll be awarded Associate membership.Please note that the Graduate grade ofmembership will be removed from our membershipstructure on 1 July 2014. If you’re a Graduatemember at this point, you’ll be automaticallytransferred to Associate membership. You cantransfer to Associate free of charge before 1 July2014 by simply calling us on +44 (0) 20 8612 6208or you can apply to become a Chartered Member orChartered Fellow, subject to your level of experience.For more information, visit cipd.co.uk/statusIf you’re studying a Postgraduate Diploma inPersonnel and Development (CIPD ProfessionalDevelopment Scheme (PDS)), we’ll need yourresults from your study centre by 31 December 2013to award you your CIPD qualification. If we receiveyour results after this date, we’ll be unable to awardyou your CIPD qualification, but you’ll still be eligiblefor the relevant grade of CIPD membership.

I’ve successfully completed or I’m currently studying a…CIPD Advanced Certificate in Human Resourcesor an equivalent university qualification that hasbeen approved by the CIPD.If you’ve already completed your qualification orcomplete before 30 January 2014, you’ll remain aStudent member until you’re awarded Associatemembership on 31 January 2014.CIPD Postgraduate Certificate in Personnel andDevelopment (Professional Development Scheme(PDS)), or an equivalent university qualificationthat has been approved by the CIPD.If you’ve already completed your qualification orcomplete before 30 January 2014, you’ll remain aStudent member until you’re awarded Associatemembership on 31 January 2014.You’ll automatically be awarded Associatemembership if you successfully complete yourqualification from 31 January 2014.We’ll need your results from your study centreby 31 December 2013 to award you your CIPDqualification. If we receive your results after thisdate, we’ll be unable to award you your CIPDqualification, but you’ll still be eligible for Associatemembership.I’ve not completed my qualification and it’s no longer running. What aremy options?Under Ofqual conditions of recognition, we’re only permitted to award the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma andCertificate (for example, the CIPD Professional Development Scheme (PDS)) until 31 December 2013. If you’renot able to complete your qualification before 31 December 2013 please call us +44 (0)20 8612 6208 to discussyour options. This also applies if you’ve not completed your Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) or Certificate inPersonnel Practice (CPP).I’m a Graduate member. How does this affect me?This change doesn’t affect you if you’re currently a Graduate member of the CIPD.Please note that the Graduate grade of membership will be removed from our membership structure on1 July 2014 and that you’ll be automatically transferred to Associate membership on this date.You can transfer to Associate free of charge before 1 July 2014 by simply calling us on +44 (0)20 8612 6208 oryou can apply to become a Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow, subject to your level of experience. For moreinformation, visit cipd.co.uk/statusI’m a previous Student member. How can I rejoin and become anAssociate member?If you’ve successfully completed a CIPD qualification or an equivalent approved university programme, you canrejoin immediately and on 31 January 2014 you’ll be awarded Associate membership. Refer to the qualificationstable in this document to see if your qualification leads to Associate membership.If you’ve haven’t completed your qualification and have let your membership lapse, you’ll need to successfullycomplete your qualification and rejoin to be awarded Associate membership.To rejoin, visit cipd.co.uk/rejoin or call us on +44 (0)20 8612 6208.

I previously applied to upgrade to Associate and was unsuccessful.Will I automatically become an Associate now?Yes, you’ll be automatically transferred to Associate membership on 31 January 2014, subject to you successfullycompleting a relevant CIPD qualification. Refer to the qualifications table in this document to see if yourqualification leads to Associate membership.I’m already an Associate member. Does this affect me?This change does not affect you as an existing Associate member.However, if you think Associate membership does not reflect your current knowledge and experience in HRand/or L&D, you may want to apply to become a Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow. The following tworoutes are available to you:• Apply to upgrade if you already hold a relevant CIPD postgraduate-level qualification.For more information, visit cipd.co.uk/status• Have your experience and knowledge assessed via our direct route, Experience Assessment.For more information, visit cipd.co.uk/getnoticedIf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us on +44 (0)20 8612 6208.Who can I speak to if I have a question?If you need to speak to someone in more detail, please call us on +44 (0)20 8612 6208or email membership@cipd.co.ukAlternatively, you can speak to your study centre.