Compare The Career Development Institute (The CDI) vs Start

Individual Membership applies to anyone with a passion for the sector, either those working in the field, with an active interest in career development, or who are studying to enter the profession. Individual Membership costs £105 per year* and is considered our entry-level membership option. 

Registered Professional Membership is for everyone providing career development services. Registered Professional membership costs £160 for the first year, then £130 per subsequent year, but requires a professional career-development qualification to qualify. Find out more.

Student Membership aims to support those studying a career development qualification. Student Membership costs £55 per year*, and is perfect for those who aim to become a Registered Professional following the completion of their course. Find out more. 

Affiliate Organisation Membership helps to support commercial work with the CDI, advertising your business on your own Affiliate Profile page and providing discounts to exhibitions, advertisements, and other commercial oppotunities. Affiliate Organisation Membership costs £190 per year*. Find out more. 

School Affiliate Membership has been developed to support professionals in their role within a School environment, perfect for both a School with a careers team or with a dedicated Careers Leader alike. School Affiliate Membership costs £105 per year*. Find out more. 

*Please note, all new memberships are charged an initial £25 joining fee on their application invoice.