Find your place in the industry
In the early years of your PR career, you're learning fast, building confidence, and figuring out where you fit.
CIPR Membership helps you grow your skills, raise your profile, and be taken seriously – without having to compromise who you are and what you stand for.
Find your voice, expand your knowledge and skills, and grow your career in our global PR community.
How we will support you
Gain credibility: Show employers you’re serious about your PR career with member letters next to your name (Associate and Member grades).
Expand your knowledge: Boost your confidence with access to 1,800+ free and flexible CPD resources covering everything from writing skills to media relations and internal communication.
Develop your skills: Take part in free on-demand training (worth more than £600) on the topics of Ethics in PR, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Crisis Communications.
Get mentored: Learn from a mentor who’s been where you are and understands your challenges.
Plan your path: Track your development with our MyCPD platform and work towards Chartered status.
Stay current: Weekly member-exclusive articles from Influence keep you in the loop with industry trends and insights.
Join our community: Be part of a diverse and welcoming global network. Learn, collaborate and grow through 26 specialist and regional groups.
Recommended membership grade
Associate (ACIPR): Less than 2 years’ PR or comms experience
Member (MCIPR): 2+ years’ PR or comms experience
Unsure which grade is right for you? Find out more about the entry criteria.
Fees and payment
Associate: £211 annually or £191 by monthly Direct Debit (£15.92 per month)
Member: £265 annually or £245 by monthly Direct Debit (£20.42 per month)
Based outside the UK? If you live outside the UK you can pay monthly or annually by credit card at the same rate as UK members pay using direct debit.
Ask your employer to pay for your membership and let them know why membership matters. Download and complete our template letter to share with your manager or HR team.
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