reach the top of your game and stay there.
Whether you are just starting out in public relations and communications or you're an experienced professional navigating fresh challenges and this new world of work, CIPR membership helps you to stand out from the crowd and keep up with our changing profession.
When you join us, you gain a career partner for life. With our support and the backing of a vibrant community of nearly 10,000 PR professionals around the world, you can take your career in any direction you choose.
There are so many reasons to join. Give your CV an edge, prove you're ready for that promotion, or boost your confidence with free training and resources. Whatever your career goals, we will give you the knowledge, tools and connections to do the very best job you can for your employer and your clients - now and in the future.
10 reasons to join
1. Credibility
Your member letters and logos show clients and employers that their reputation is in safe hands.
2. Accountability
Demonstrate your commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards when you sign our Code of Conduct.
3. Learning
Never stop learning with a growing library of 150+PR Skills Guides, Webinars and Podcasts on core and future-facing PR topics.
4. Insight
Enjoy the perfect blend of thought provoking and practical reading with our award-winning Influence e-zine.
5. Networking
Use the CIPR Connect App to meet other members, seek advice and join discussions on the topics that matter most. Get involved with our 27 volunteer-led groups who represent members around the UK and overseas and across a variety of industry sectors.
6. Development
We have the best CPD scheme in the PR profession. Set your learning goals, access more than 1,800 learning activities and demonstrate that you keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
7. Recognition
Achieve the highest level of professional accreditation in public relations - #GetChartered.
8. Training
Develop your strategic PR skills with access to a free bite-sized training programme worth £600 on the topics of leadership , strategy and ethics (MCIPR and FCIPR grades only). Members pay less to attend all other CIPR training too - save up to £150 on each CIPR training course*.
9. Support
Boost your employability with our Career Centre and get free business, legal and ethical advice through our member helplines.
10. Discounts
Make savings on a bundle of business related products and services with CIPR plus.