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Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development




  Foundation 2000
  Location Wimbledon, London
  Homepage cipdcouk


The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the leading professional body for those involved in the field of Personnel , Training and Development . Membership of the CIPD is highly respected and widely accepted by employers as a requirement of practice.


PREVIOUS NAMES AND HISTORY

The organization has had many different names during its history.
  • from 1913 to 1917 : Welfare Workers' Association (WWA)

  • from 1917 to 1924 : Central Association of Welfare Workers (CAWW), Central Association of Welfare Workers (Industrial), Welfare Workers' Institute (WWI)

  • from 1924 to 1931 : Institute of Industrial Welfare Workers (IIWW)

  • from 1931 to 1946 : Institute of Labour Management (ILM)

  • from 1946 to 1994 : Institute of Personnel Management (IPM)

  • from 1994 to 2000 : Institute of Personnel and Development (IPD)- formed from amalgamation of the IPM and Institute of Training and Development (ITD) - (formerly Institute of Training Officers)

  • from 2000 to present: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)



RESEARCH


Every year the CIPD commmisions research reports and surveys which affect and have relevance to HRM.


Research Reports


  • Managing Diversity - ''Words into action''. Using change management principals to motivate people and engage commitment.CIPD Research Report. Managing Diversity - Words into Action. London CIPD July 2006 ISBN 1-84398-168-8

  • Reward and Diversity - ''Making fair pay add up to business adv''antage. The role of fair reward in managing a diverse workforce.CIPD Research Report. Reward and Diversity - Making fair pay add up to business advantage. London CIPD. ISBN 1-84398-158-0



Surveys


  • 2006 Learning and Development survey. London CIPD



MEMBER SERVICES OFFERED


The CIPD currently has over 128,000 members who get access to a comprehensive range of member benefits and services, which include:

  • the use of a professional designation (chartered members only)

  • exclusive online access to the latest research, information and news

  • free access to over 300 online journals and magazines

  • immediate access to a comprehensive range of Library and information services

  • free professional and personal telephone advice on UK employment law

  • access to a national network of branches and special interest forums

  • exclusive discounts on CIPD conferences, publications and training courses

  • free subscription to People Management magazine.



MEMBERSHIP GRADES

Although membership of the organisation is not a pre-requisite for entering the field of HR, a CIPD accredited qualification is becoming more important to many employers, who will often only consider applications for HR positions from those with membership.

There are several grades of membership. The grade of an individual member depends on whether they have met the professional standards and on their level of HR management experience. Members must also pay an annual subscription in order to maintain their membership. There is a distinction made between ' Chartered ' grades and 'non-chartered' grades.

The Non-chartered grades are:

  • Affiliate: A basic level of membership, not currently assessed against professional standards


  • Associate: Awarded on successful completion of a support level certificate or NVQ Level 3 and 4


  • Licentiate: Awarded on successful completion of at least one of the first three professional standards, and also on completion of relevant MBA s and NVQ s (Level 5)


  • Graduate: Awarded on successful completion of all professional standards, but where no significant HR experience is held


The Chartered grades are:

  • Chartered Member (MCIPD): Achieving a CIPD qualification is the first step towards becoming a chartered member. Becoming a chartered member will enhance your career prospects and give you greater recognition within the profession and your organisation. To achieve chartered membership you’ll need to be a Graduate member with three years’ relevant managerial-level experience.


  • Chartered Fellow (FCIPD): An upgrade from MCIPD, must have at least 10 years relevant management level experience


  • Chartered Companion (CCIPD): By invitation only, awarded in recognition of contribution to the profession or institute


In order to gain membership above Associate level an individual must complete a course of study and be examined on the professional standards. This can be completed as a full or part-time student, or by Distance Learning . The courses cover general business concepts as well as HR issues.

The CIPD issues a fortnightly magazine, People Management, to all members, and hosts an annual conference in Harrogate each October. Members also have access to extensive information via the CIPD's website and receive membership of a local branch who organise networking events based around specific HR topics.


CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Continuing Professional Development records need to reflect a range of your learning and development over the last 12 months. Anything can count as evidence as long as you show that the individual has learnt something from it. The CIPD recommends that individuals engaed in CPD activitry concentrate on the activities that have made the most impact on them and their role.

There are no rules about the amount of evidence that is provided, but it should clearly demonstrate how the individual has developed and what they are now able to contribute that they couldn't 12 months ago.

  To Assist Those With An H-level Qualification (a UK First Degree Or Equivalent) Which Is Not In A Business Or Social Sciences Or Relevant Arts Subject, Who Have Not Therefore Been Exposed To The Expectations Of H-level Study Outputs In The Social Sciences, To Make The Transition To Study A Social Sciences Subject At M Level "http://wwwcipdcouk/NR/rdonlyres/CCE26FB7-30EF-42BB-BB7C-F9BEBD5F7949/0/03CertinBusinesspdf" class="copylinks" target="_blank">CIPD Website accessed 02/03/2007
  The Standards For These Qualifications Are In Line With CIPD Professional Standards "http://wwwcipdcouk/mandq/routes/educate/vq/nvq/persnl" class="copylinks" target="_blank">CIPD website accessed 02/03/2007