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Grade: Associate ACIPR
What is Associate membership?
In order to join as an Associate member you will need either
CIPR
approved qualification or at least three years full time experience in
public relations.
What does Associate membership offer me?
- Professional recognition
As an Associate member you are entitled to use the letters ACIPR after your name
and the associate member logo on all your stationery, proof of your professional
status.
Why I joined the CIPR..."I wanted to become a member of a
professional body that could enable me to keep abreast of developments
and activities in the world of PR and provide opportunities and ideas to
develop my own career."
Lisa Hill ACIPR, Communications Manager, North West Vision
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- CIPR PR Centre
Unlimited access to the Member Rooms in the
CIPR PR Centre, giving you a London
base where you can check your emails, hold meetings, visit the PR library or
simply have a coffee.
- Supporting your career development
Discounts on specialist PR training
workshops and access to the CIPRs continuous professional development scheme,
Developing Excellence.
- Keeping you up to date with industry issues and trends
Free copies of the
leading industry publications and a regular email newsletter.
- Networking opportunities
Free membership of your local
regional group
and your chosen sectoral group.
- Helping you work more effectively
Access to the CIPR Member Area - your exclusive PR resource at your
fingertips, 24/7, housing an unrivalled collection of PR and business tools
including case studies of award-winning PR campaigns, how-to guides and the
latest CIPR reports and research.
These are just a few of the benefits available to you as an Associate member.
Read more about the benefits available to CIPR members here.
How much do I have to pay?
UK annual fee: £175 or £155 if you pay by Direct Debit
International annual fee: £155
How do I apply?
Complete your application form
(pdf), sign it and attach a full and up-to-date CV or
career synopsis.
Return your form to the CIPR with your payment details. If you are applying
under the group membership scheme please ensure all the applications are sent
together and are clearly marked 'group membership'.
Please Note: applications may take 3 to 4 weeks to process.
If you have any queries please email
the Membership department.
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