How to Become a Chartered CIPD Member

I get asked this question so often, I have written this handy post for anyone looking to upgrade their CIPD membership to become a Chartered Member of the CIPD.

I love hearing about people’s CIPD journey, their individual experiences of success bring me joy! Everyone achieves their career successes in a unique way, so I never tire of hearing what got them to where they are now. This is what Dipesh and I are discussing in the picture above. It is absolutely one of my favourite pictures of my career!

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Upgrading your CIPD membership – what’s it all about?

When I became a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD in April 2021, it was one of the biggest career achievements of my journey so far!

After many years of volunteering and supporting my fellow HR professionals with their own career journeys, I am often asked what the benefits of upgrading are, but also what level of membership is right for them.

Before I get into the details, I must state that having a CIPD qualification is only one part of upgrading your CIPD membership, and before you start, I always recommend that you research the costs and your reasons why you’d like to upgrade, it’s a personal journey, so don’t compare yourself to other people’s levels or journey, I assure you they’re not the same!

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Goodbye 2019, hello 2020!

New Year, a new chapter, a new verse or the same old story? Ultimately, we write it, the choice is ours.

Alex Morritt

Happy New Year everyone!

Apologies for the silence over the past few months, I have taken some much needed time to reflect on my priorities and took some time out for my mental health, I am feeling much better and I’d like to thank those who offered their support.

So without further ado, with a new year comes plenty of new opportunities and with it being a sparkly new decade, I fully intend to make the most of it!

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I’ve completed my level 3 CIPD, do I go straight to level 7?

Plus an exclusive announcement about HR acts of kindness!

You must be used to these videos now and no I’m not getting any better at recording them haha! In this week’s video I have received a question from a contact on Twitter regarding the bridge between level 3 and level 7 CIPD qualifications, is level 5 worth it? Or do we go straight to 7 (do not pass go or collect £200)

In the video, you will also hear some buzz around HR acts of kindness and a secret (not so secret now!) announcement about an exciting project coming soon!

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Is a CIPD Level 7 qualification right for me?

“If you can dream it you can do it.”

Walt Disney

I chose the Disney theme for this week’s video, not because it is all magical but because it took a lot of hard work, determination and commitment to make Disney the success that we see today, it all started with a dream and a CIPD level 7 qualification is no exception!

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