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Begin your HR journey today

HR is all about people — finding great talent, helping them grow, and making sure they enjoy their work. If you like meeting new people, working through challenges together, and creating a fun, positive workplace, HR is a career you’ll love.

Join over 20,000 students across the world

Find out about the different CIPD qualification options, the process for enrolling, and how becoming a CIPD Student Member can support you with your studies and your career.

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Step into your future: The power of Virtual Work Experience

Interactive online learning

Virtual Work Experience provides an engaging platform for students to explore different industries and careers remotely.

Stand out to employers

Gain real-world experience with CIPD, boosting your CV and hiring potential.

Connect

Access insights, advice, and networking opportunities with industry experts, helping shape your future career path.

Practical skills development

Students complete real-world tasks and projects designed with top employers, helping them gain practical insights and workplace skills.

Build key skills

Develop industry-specific and transferable skills through hands-on tasks designed by CIPD.

Flexible and accessible

Programmes can be completed at your own pace and often include pre-recorded talks with industry professionals.

Find out more about CIPD qualifications

Whether you’re just starting to learn about careers in HR and people management, or you already have some experience, a CIPD qualification can help you go further. Our courses and university programmes give you the skills and knowledge to make a real difference at work and help you move up in your career. Choose the course that matches your experience and goals — and get ready to make your mark

Who we are

CIPD - Championing better work and working lives around the world. We set the standards for jobs like HR, learning, and leadership, and we support everyone to grow their skills. We bring together a global community of people professionals so they can learn from each other.


Because of our Royal Charter, we can award people Chartered status that’s recognised all over the world. We also offer courses and qualifications to help you become a confident expert in your area.

What we do

We are the professional body for HR and people development. We've been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years.

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What we do

We are the professional body for HR and people development. We've been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years.

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Our priorities

We help businesses do well by focusing on their most important part — their people. When people are happy and supported, whole communities and even countries can do better.We’re the main organisation for people who work in HR (human resources), L&D (learning and development), and other jobs that help workplaces grow and improve. We know a lot about people, work, and how things change.With over 165,000 members around the world — plus more and more people using our ideas and learning — we share trusted advice and fresh thinking. We also speak up for good jobs that are fair, rewarding, and make life better for everyone.

What do our students think?

"Thank you so much for putting this programme together. I really appreciate the time, effort, and care that went into it. It was super helpful, and you made something that could feel overwhelming actually feel exciting. Thank you for helping us take our first steps with confidence"
"Thank you so much for offering such an interesting course and giving me this opportunity to strengthen and expand my knowledge in HR, it was really helpful and gave me a lot of insight in the industry."
"Thank you so much for putting together this very insightful programme! I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the profession and have learned so much about HR and am now looking into routes towards becoming a Learning and Development professional!"