A career partner for life.
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 like-minded community of nearly 11,000 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.
look what you get with membership
boosted credibility
Use your member letters on your CV, social media profiles and email signature to show clients and employers you are a PR professional who can be trusted and relied upon.
your own support network
Be part of a community of nearly 11,000 PR professionals and network with like-minded practitioners across 27 regional, national, international and special interest groups.
Event access
Attend unlimited in-person and virtual low-cost and no-cost events for members across the CIPR network all year round.
Training
Receive free training worth up to £500+VAT on ethics and EDI* and make big savings on our virtual, in-person and on-demand training courses.
Flexible learning
Learn on your own terms 365 days a year with CIPR CPD. Explore hundreds of free development activities including webinars, podcasts, skills guides and more.
Accreditation
Take part in two CPD cycles to earn Accredited PR Practitioner status and start your journey to become Chartered.
Influence magazine
Take a break with our member exclusive digital magazine and enjoy the perfect blend of practical and thought-provoking content for savvy PR professionals.
Mental health and wellbeing support
Speak to BACP registered counsellors 24/7 with the Health Assured Mental Health Hotline and access wellbeing tools, videos, mini health checks and more on the My Healthy Advantage App.
Compare the different grades of membership
Compare our different grades of membership.
Grade comparison
Ready to join?
There is no joining fee and you can spread the cost with 12 payments of less than £19.50 per month.*
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