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Chartered membership experience assessment prep

Katrina Ward

Hi All,

I've worked in HR for 20 years across L&D recruitment and into a HRBP role. I've taken a side move into management more recently and finally worked up the courage to consider going through the experience assessment.

I've taken the online assessment readiness tool which was positive but I'm still a bit nervous as my employer is funding this for me.

I'm interested in any thoughts from those who have been through it about what you wish you'd known or what you'd have liked to have ready before you started?

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  • Hi Katrina, I am wondering if you progressed down this route as I would love to follow suit and speak to someone who has completed the assesstment. Thanks Jane
  • in reply to Jane
    Mine was only for Associate, but it was incredibly straightforward. I looked for traps in & overthought all the guidance documents. In retrospect I should just have taken them at face value.

    As I understand it if one doesn't make the grade at the first go there is a free second bash within 12 months with a plan given to help the candidate meet the standard.
  • in reply to Matthew
    Thank you Matthew, appreciate you taking the time to respond. I am also unsure whether to go for Associate or Chartered Member. I have 5-6 years Head of People in a SME and 23 years working experience outside of HR in a range of leadership and management positions and educated to Masters Level. All advice welcome.
  • in reply to Jane
    I think the key is to read the profession map and membership standards for the level for which you are aiming. I only had about 18 months as an HR specialist, but more than ten years with operational HR responsibilities as part of roles, so felt Associate was the right level.

    One other thing to note is that if one goes for a grade but doesn't meet the requirements the CIPD may award the grade below.
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  • in reply to Jane
    I think the key is to read the profession map and membership standards for the level for which you are aiming. I only had about 18 months as an HR specialist, but more than ten years with operational HR responsibilities as part of roles, so felt Associate was the right level.

    One other thing to note is that if one goes for a grade but doesn't meet the requirements the CIPD may award the grade below.
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