Membership Categories
OIPD recognises two principal categories of membership — Individual Membership and Institutional Membership — each with distinct privileges and recognition pathways.
Individual Membership
Individual membership is awarded to professionals who seek personal recognition through the OIPD assessment and accreditation process. Members progress through various levels — from Associate to Fellow — based on experience, qualifications, and professional achievements.
Individual membership categories include:
Ordinary Individual
Member
Entry-level membership for professionals and practitioners beginning their journey toward professional recognition. Members are encouraged to participate in CPD and skills enhancement activities.
Associate / Fellow
(Level 1 to 6)
Granted to individuals who have undergone assessment through APEL and CPD, demonstrating advanced professional competence and leadership within their field.
Principal Fellow / Senior Fellow (Level 7 to 8)
Awarded to distinguished professionals who have attained a Professional Doctorate or equivalent recognition (Level 8) and have made significant contributions to their industry or community.
Institutional Membership
Institutional membership is extended to organisations such as universities, training providers, TVET centres, corporations, and professional bodies that align with OIPD’s mission to promote professional learning and global recognition.
There are two key categories under institutional membership:
Institutional Member
An Institutional Member is an organisation formally affiliated with OIPD that supports the professional recognition of its learners, staff, or participants.
Institutional Members may collaborate on capacity-building, research, or CPD initiatives, but are not authorised to deliver OIPD-accredited programs.
Institutional Members may collaborate on capacity-building, research, or CPD initiatives, but are not authorised to deliver OIPD-accredited programs.
Accredited Institutional Member (AIM)
An Accredited Institutional Member (AIM) is a recognised delivery and assessment partner of OIPD, approved to offer accredited professional and vocational certification programs. AIMs are subject to periodic quality audits, assessor training, and continuous moderation by OIPD to ensure global standards of quality and compliance. Accredited Institutional Members can:
- Deliver OIPD-recognised qualifications and awards.
- Conduct APEL and portfolio assessments under OIPD supervision.
- Participate in events, research, and professional development initiatives.
Learn More About Membership Benefits
Joining the Oxbridge Institute of Professional Development (OIPD-UK) means becoming part of a global professional community that values competence, experience, and lifelong learning.
Whether you are an individual professional or an educational institution, OIPD membership connects you to a worldwide network of excellence, recognition, and opportunity.
Whether you are an individual professional or an educational institution, OIPD membership connects you to a worldwide network of excellence, recognition, and opportunity.