1. When you apply for Chartered Membership you must be a current Associate Member.
2. Complete and submit the Registration Form to Qualifications & Professional Development, CILIP, 7 Ridgmount St. London WC1E 7AE.
3. Find a mentor and then submit your Personal Professional Development Plan (PPDP) within six months of your registering. The CILIP Seal of Recognition will help you identify useful training courses and employers can find further ideas for professional development here.
4. Your plan will cover 1 to 2 years of professional development depending upon whether you are a Pathway 1 or 2 candidate. If you are unsure which category you come under consult the Chartership handbook or contact the CILIP qualifications office.
5. You will find the audit sheet, designed for Revalidation candidates, a useful document to identify learning experiences and to start evaluating.
6. If you think you are eligible to backdate any experience and training, contact the CILIP qualifications office and discuss with your mentor.
7. Attend a portfolio building course arranged by the Career Development Group. If this is not possible, please contact the Qualifications office.
8. When putting together your portfolio and writing your statement you may refer to the assessment form that will be used by the Chartership Board.
9. Once you are ready to submit your application complete the submission form and send your portfolio to Qualifications and professional development, CILIP, 7 Ridgmount St, London WC1E 7AE.
10. Keep your portfolio up to date ready to Revalidate and eventually apply for Fellowship.
From sending in a portfolio to becoming a Chartered Member can take between two and six months, and sometimes longer. The Chartership timeline explains the stages your application may go through.