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 Register of Professional Practitioners, and opportunities for higher levels of membership. Our aim is to provide a supportive community for like-minded professionals.
e-Newsletter and Updates
Podcasts
Webinars
Networking Events
Mentoring Programme
Innovative Resources
Credentials
Register of Professional Practitioners
Accredited e-Learning Platform
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.
Associate
Associate level membership is open to any individual with an interest in the employability sector.Member
Member level is available to those who have either 3 years’ experience within the Employability sector, or 1 years’ experience in the sector and completion of the IEP Employability Essentials.Membership Pricing Structure
Turnover is based on previous 12 months of turnover and this year’s forecasted income.
| Post-Nominals | Membership Level | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIEP | Associate | New to the Sector and currently undertaking Employability Essentials | £75 |
| MIEP | Member | Requires 3 years in the sector or 1 year with the IEP and completion of our Employability Essentials | £75 |
| MAIEP | Member Ambassador | 3 Years of Employability Sector Experience, completion of the IEP Employability Essentials or Certificate level learning. | No additional fee to be upgraded to this level. |
| FIEP | Fellow | Expected to have been in the employability or a related sector for at least 7 years, to have participated in/supported external activities across the sector. | £225 |