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Our careers services and professional development resources help ensure that anyone working in HR and L&D can be the best they can be
We provide practical career support, guidance and advice to help improve capability and practice in HR and L&D and to help our members succeed in their careers. We also play a crucial role in promoting HR as a career and attracting new talent into the profession.
CIPD qualifications help give individuals the expert knowledge outlined in the CIPD Profession Map. Students can learn at their own pace and gain credit for their achievements with a range of flexible study options from a choice of 270+ study centres across more than 600 locations around the world. Our own training delivery arm, CIPD Training, offers more than 60 short courses in specialist subjects, as well as a range of development programmes and CIPD accredited qualifications.
Members tell us they like having the opportunity to learn from their peers and keep up to date with the latest thinking in the profession through our online Community, and at the hundreds of face-to-face events we host and speak at each year. Other valued CPD resources we provide include our how-to guides, factsheets, research reports and our monthly members' magazine, People Management.
Explore the world of HR and L&D and find out why it might be right for you
Access practical career resources to increase your motivation, performance, and attractiveness to employers.
Choose the CIPD Profession Map most suited to your needs
Be part of our extensive HR and L&D community, both online and face to face, by joining online discussion forums, blogs and attending local branch events
Empowering people and organisations with the skills and knowledge to drive performance, inspire change and unlock potential
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