Associate membership is open to those who:
- are currently working in or teaching PR (or are temporarily out of work) and have some (up to 2 years') previous experience in PR
or - have graduated from the CIPR Advanced Certificate or
- have not yet gained any PR experience, but have graduated from a CIPR recognised course or
- have been Student members of the CIPR.
If you also have more than two years' experience in a related field, you can upgrade to Member grade as soon as you have completed the CIPR career conversion course (details coming soon.)
Experience in a related field?
If you are currently working in PR and don't yet have two years' PR experience but do have more than two years' experience in a related field, you can join as an Associate and upgrade to Member grade when you have completed the CIPR career conversion course (details coming soon.)
Related fields:
- Marketing
- Journalism
- Academic (in Marketing, Advertising, Journalism)
- Market Research
- Corporate Strategy
- Sponsorship and Fundraising.
The benefits
As a CIPR Associate, you will have access to our full range of member benefits, services and resources.
You will also be entitled to:
- use our Associate member logo and designatory letters
- gain CIPR Accredited Practitioner status.
How much does it cost?
Membership of the CIPR is by annual subscription and there is a one-off £50 admission fee charged when you join the Institute.
How do I join?
Complete the application form, sign it and return it to the CIPR membership team with your admission fee and your first year's annual subscription. Applications may take two to three weeks to process.
