CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), with over 135,000 members,  is Ireland and the UK's leading professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.

With over 130,000 members, CIPD’s aims are to:

• continuously advance the management and development of people to the benefit of individuals, employers and the community at large
• be the professional body for those specialising in advancing the management and development of people
• be recognised as the leading authority and influence in the field of people management and development.

Membership of CIPD is widely accepted by employers and CIPD programmes are internationally recognised.

Based in Dublin, CIPD in Ireland has over 6,500 members spread across seven regional branches. With over 70 years’ experience, CIPD Ireland is committed to supporting the ever-changing needs of local HR and business communities.

CIPD in Ireland is a member of:

• European Association of Personnel Management (EAPM)
• International Federation of Training and Development Organisations (IFTDO)
• European Training and Development Federation (ETDF)
• World Federation of Personnel Management Associations (WFPMA)