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When you join us you become part of a talented network of more than 10,000 public relations practitioners, all with a desire to be better and to shape a better profession.
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MORE CONNECTED How to join It’s quick and easy to join online. 1. Select your membership grade 2. Complete the online joining form 3. Pay by card or request an invoice We’ll activate your membership within 24 hours so you can quickly get started. Visit cipr.co.uk/join
MORE SUPPORT Reasons to join Membership provides a pathway of professional development opportunities to further your career. Whether you are planning your next move or simply want to keep up with best practice, news and trends, we’ll support you to achieve more. • Make new contacts and build your support network • Boost your profile and credibility • Earn recognition and respect • Structure and map your career journey • Deepen your knowledge and expand your skills • Demonstrate your commitment to professional standards • Inspire confidence in employers and clients • Remain relevant and more employable
MORE OPPORTUNITIES What you get with your membership • Membership of five regional and sector groups • CIPR CPD to plan, record and manage your development • Hundreds of free learning activities including skills guides and webinars • Access to the Chartered PR Practitioner pathway • Cutting edge insight with a quarterly subscription to our award-winning Influence magazine • Designatory letters at Associate and Member grades • Savings of £150 or more on each CIPR training course • Free business, legal and ethical advice through our member helplines • Exclusive discounts on professional indemnity insurance and income protection • Savings on a bundle of business products and services with CIPR Plus
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Membership gives my employer and team confidence in my ability to deliver Kim Regisford Chart.PR MCIPR Head of Public Relations, Atkins
MORE CREDIBILITY Grades and fees There are different grades of membership to reflect your level of PR experience and qualifications.
Member
Associate
Affiliate
2 years or more of PR experience or hold the CIPR Professional PR Diploma
Up to 2 years’ PR experience or hold the CIPR Professional PR Certificate / a CIPR recognised qualification
Not currently working in PR but interested in the profession
£235
Annual subscription
£188
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£160
Annual subscription
+ £55 joining fee
Paying for your own membership? Save £20 when you choose to pay by annual direct debit. Claim tax relief on professional membership fees too. Contact your local tax office or visit the HMRC website to find out more.
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Becoming chartered has been a career highlight Anthony Bullick Chart.PR MCIPR Digital Director, Outwrite PR
MORE REWARDS Corporate membership Corporate Affiliate membership demonstrates that you invest in your team and operate to a globally recognised and respected set of professional values. Corporate Affiliate is open to agencies and in-house teams with ten or more employees in membership. • Save up to £1,000 on ten memberships •T he more staff you sign up, the greater the discount • Save 35% on each CIPR training course •S ave 10% on CIPR professional qualifications •P lan and track team development using the CIPR CPD platform
MORE RESPECT Want to know more? To find out more about joining us, get in touch with the membership team.
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We are the chartered body for public relations practitioners around the world and the largest body of our type in Europe. We set professional standards by making our members accountable to their employers and the public through our code of conduct and PR register. We advance professionalism through CPD, accreditation, chartership, training, qualifications, awards and the production of research, best practice and skills guidance.
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