Professional areas
The professional areas describe what you need to do (activities) and what you need to know (knowledge) for each area of the HR profession at four bands of professional competence
The 2013 Profession Map
Visit the 2013 Profession Map - for those currently studying CIPD qualifications or thinking about studying with us
The 2013 Map defines the building blocks of effective people management practice across ten professional specialisms, and describes eight fundamental behaviours that underpin good practice regardless of specialism. It's also flexible, so you can choose what to focus on depending on your area of work, the level of accountability you have in your role, and your career development ambitions.
The core of the Profession Map
The core of the 2013 Profession Map is the foundation of great HR capability regardless of role, location or stage of career
Behaviours
The behaviours describe in detail how a HR professional needs to carry out their activities
Bands and transitions
The four bands help to give a clear pathway and focus to your developmental planning and activities
Links and downloads
Below you'll find two downloadable versions of the 2013 Profession Map: A standard version, and a text-only version suitable for screen readers and the visually impaired. For more information, visit our 2013 Profession Map FAQs and 2013 Profession Map T&Cs.
Building the capability of your HR function
Using our unique insights drawn from the 2013 Profession Map and our knowledge of today’s business challenges we can help you improve your organisation's HR capability and leadership
Manage your career
Access practical career resources to increase your motivation, performance, and attractiveness to employers.
My CPD Map
Identify your strengths and areas for development using the self-assessment tool: My CPD Map. Access now and receive a personalised report with tailored development options
Knowledge hub
Access a wealth of resources from the CIPD to develop in your profession.