Individual Membership
The IEP is the only professional membership institute for the employability sector.
Become a Member and you join a network of people committed to best practice within the sector and gain opportunities to learn and share ideas with fellow employability professionals. As well as assisting you with your current job it will help you build your career.
As a full Member it is likely that you’ve worked in the sector for over three years and have probably gone through a process of accredited training at Award, Certificate and Diploma level.
IEP Member Benefits
Our membership benefits are designed to provide ongoing support to staff, equipping them with the tools and skills they need to excel in their roles.
Members receive continuous support, including regular updates on available resources, monthly member meetings, recognition of achievements through our Professional Register of Practitioners, and opportunities for higher levels of membership. Our aim is to provide a supportive community for like-minded professionals.
e-Newsletter and Updates
Stay updated with regular industry news and IEP’s e-Newsletter, EP.
Podcasts
Twice-weekly podcasts featuring curated content designed for professionals to consume ‘on the go’.
Webinars
Access to our LiveLearnLunch webinars, delivered by subject matter experts on key topics.
Networking Events
Access to regular networking events, including IEP Basecamp, our annual event for frontline practitioners and first-line managers focused on practical learning takeaways.
Member Exchange Programme
Gaining support from a mentor can be extremely beneficial for personal and professional growth. Our Member Exchange programme gives members access to peer-to-peer support for mentoring and coaching.
Innovative Resources
Access to cutting-edge research, best practice and valuable insights through our Centre for Employability Excellence and the IEP Journal.
Credentials
Members can use post-nominals to evidence their Membership, Associate level (AIEP) Members (MIEP). Members also receive a digital member badge.
Membership Progression
Members will have the opportunity to progress to our higher levels of membership such as Ambassador (MAIEP) and Fellowship (FIEP), opening additional benefits and further opportunities to develop within the IEP and progress their career.
Professional Register of Practitioners
Members who complete the IEP Accredited Employability Essentials or any of our certificate-level learning will be showcased on our Professional Register of Practitioners, highlighting their achievements.
Accredited e-Learning Platform
Provides access to Employability Essentials, Over 50’s Employability Support, Understanding Neurodiversity, and includes and option to add our IEP Award in Mental Health for Employability for an additional fee.
Inclusive Learning Benefits
The IEP’s accredited learning has been designed to equip employability practitioners with the tools and skills to be the best they can in their role. The following e-learning courses and benefits are included as part of Individual Membership.
Membership Levels
Before joining you will need to decide what level of membership is appropriate for you.
