Member Benefits

Complete the online application here

Why join the CDI?

Join nearly 5,000 career development professionals across the UK.

All CDI Members receive;

• Access high quality training and events to develop and maintain your skills;

  • Over 40 hours of CPD in our free webinars, and access to over 100 hours of past webinar recordings
  • Free attendance at two research conferences a year run with NICEC
  • CDI Academy providing a range of courses from level 4 to level 6 including employability and SEND.
  • 35% discount on all our CPD training events including; webinars, expert training courses, and conferences

• Keep up to date with the latest news and thinking in careers;

  • Free quarterly Career Matters magazine featuring articles covering all aspects of careers (physical copy for Mainland UK only - digital copies are available for all members).
  • Fortnightly News by Email with the latest news and information from the CDI and across the sector - download a free sample edition. 
  • Monthly CPD Newsletter to highlight the wide range of CPD available wherever you are in your career.
  • Free twice-yearly NICEC journal featuring the latest in career development research.

• Be recognised as a career development professional;

  • Use of the member logo and MCDI and RCDP post nominals, reinforcing your standing as a qualified professional working to the highest standards.
  • Opportunity to join the UK Register of Career Development Professionals, where potential employers can view your profile and see that you are professionally qualified.
  • The annual CDI UK Careers Development Awards celebrate excellence in career development.
  • Abiding by the Code of Ethics, demonstrating to clients and employers that you work to the highest standards with a clear and independent complaints procedure.
  • Access to the Careers in Careers jobs board, receiving job alerts and uploading your CV to attract employers.

• Play a part in the UK’s active careers development community;

  • Engage with the Members-only CDI online communities, sharing information, experiences and advice with fellow practitioners and leaders, including;
  • CDI Career Development Professional Community of Practice on Facebook
  • CDI Community Of Practice For Careers Leaders forum
  • Career Development Institute Linkedin Group
  • Supported by CDI representatives in Scotland, Wales and regions across England to engage practitioners in your area.
  • Continue the discussion with our Career Development in Scotland Facebook group

• Access valuable resources that set standards across the career development profession;

  • Over 600 quality CDI resources available to members, including previous editions of Career Matters and the NICEC journal.
  • Publication of key resources such as the Career Development Framework giving a complete programme to develop six core career skills, the CDI Blueprint outlining the role of qualified careers professionals.
  • Access to the Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance Scheme at a specially negotiated price. 

• Add your voice to influencing career guidance policy across the UK.

  • The CDI champions the career development sector with the UK, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland governments and government bodies, working with a range of organisations across the career development sector.
  • Stay up to date on the latest policy developments and receive CDIs responses to consultations.

Afilliate Members can also expect to receive;

1. Use of the CDI’s Affiliate Organisation logo on your corporate literature;

2. Communications and networking;

• Introductions to other Affiliate Members to facilitate networking and business development
• Invitations to special events including high profile launches and receptions

3. Your own information page on the CDI website;

   •  Featuring your company logo, a description of your products and services, and a link to your own website.

4. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

• 10% discount off recruitment advertising in Careers in Careers
• 10% discounted rate when exhibiting at CDI events

Registered Professional membership also entitles you to;

1. A profile on the Professional Register, the sector equivalent to Chartered Status;

1. Access to the Registered Career Development Professional directory, or
2. Access to the Registered Career Leader directory, depending on your role

2. Use of the post nominal RCDP or RCL and the relevant logo;

3. Use of the word 'Registered' in front of your job title;

4. Access to a dedicated area of the CDI website to record your CPD

 Applying for membership is easy, you can either;

• Complete the online application form
• Download the Membership Application Form (PDF | Word) and send it to membership@thecdi.net