If you’re looking to return to PR, we can help ease you back in.
Whether you’ve taken time out for family, health or other responsibilities, CIPR Membership gives you the tools, support and confidence to make your PR comeback. Reconnect with the PR community, refresh your skills, and relaunch your PR career – all at your own pace and on your own terms.
How we will support you
Find a mentor who gets it: Seek guidance from an experienced professional who understands the transition back to work.
Refresh and reskill: Access free on-demand training and more than 1,800 flexible CPD resources to help you catch up and feel confident again.
Validate your experience: Back up your skills, competence and experience with Chartered PR Practitioner status.
Lead with credibility: Use CIPR post-nominals to show your commitment to the highest professional standards.
Map your next move: Plan and track your development goals with MyCPD and see how far you’ve come.
Be part of the community: Reconnect with peers and make new connections through our 26 specialist and regional groups.
Stay up to date: Weekly insights from Influence help you stay current on industry trends and best practice.
Recommended membership grade
Member (MCIPR): 2+ years’ PR or comms experience
Unsure if your experience counts? Find out more about the entry criteria.
Fees and payment
£265 annually or £20.42 per month by Direct Debit (saving you £20)
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.
Working part-time? You may be eligible for a reduced membership fee, typically 50% off the standard rate. Join online and select ‘pay later’ at checkout. Then email our Membership team to request the part-time fee reduction.
Plan ahead and save on your journey to chartered status
When you commit to becoming Chartered as part of your professional journey, you can save nearly £200 by paying for your membership and Chartership Assessment together.
Our Chartership Package is a great way for new joiners to set their sights on achieving Chartership from the start.
You will have two years to get chartered and an additional £29 booking fee applies at the time of registering for your Assessment.
Ready to join?
Join the world’s only Chartered body for PR professionals and relaunch your PR career with the recognition and support you deserve.
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