Apply to become a CDI Member

Individual membership is for anyone with an interest in or is practising in the sector in any role. 

Price includes the £105 member fee and a one-off £25 joining fee. The renewal fee for this membership type will be £105 per year. 

Membership will give you access to resources that will help you develop and maintain your skills and knowledge, access invaluable advice and support from your peers and add your voice to the career development community.
 

Join as a registered professional member to demonstrate your professionally qualified status.

Price includes the £105 member fee and a £55 professional register fee. The renewal fee for this membership type will be £130 per year. 

Membership will give you access to resources that will help you develop and maintain your skills and knowledge, access invaluable advice and support from your peers and add your voice to the career development community. This membership will also entitle you to add a profile to the Professional Register to advertise your services to potential clients and employers. 

If you are currently working towards a career development qualification, join as a student member to access all the support you need.

Price includes the £55 member fee and a one-off £25 joining fee. The renewal fee for this membership type will be £55 per year. 

Student membership gives all the benefits of being a CDI member, at a discounted rate. Gain access to a wide range of training, crucial member advice from support communities plus the latest sector updates and research to help you through your studies. Being a member of the CDI also demonstrates your commitment to high standards of practice and ethics right from the very beginning. Once you’ve completed your studies, it is easy to upgrade to an individual or registered professional membership.

An affiliate membership enables one nominated person to receive membership benefits on behalf of their organisation.

Price includes the £190 member fee and a one-off £25 joining fee. The renewal fee for this membership type will be £190 per year. 

This type of membership is suitable for universities, training providers, charities, sector skills councils and private companies, including any organisation from the corporate, public, community or voluntary sectors.

An school/college affiliate membership enables one nominated person to receive membership benefits on behalf of their organisation.

Price includes the £105 member fee and a one-off £25 joining fee. The renewal fee for this membership type will be £105 per year. 

This type of membership is suitable for schools, colleges, and HE organisations, including any educational organisation from the corporate, public, community or voluntary sectors.

If you are living abroad, then you can join the CDI as an international member to access all our member benefits in a digital format.

Price includes the £75 member fee and a one-off £25 joining fee. The renewal fee for this membership type will be £75 per year. 

This membership is ideal for members outside of the UK who wish to support their life-long learning and professional development, international members can access a wealth of online research, training and resources on the CDI website.

Remain an active part of the CDI community, keeping up to date and contributing your experience and expertise to support the next generation of professionals.

Price includes the £55 member fee and a one-off £25 joining fee. The renewal fee for this membership type will be £55 per year. 

CDI retired membership enables you to remain connected to your profession and continue supporting the promotion of career development.