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Initial Professional Development (IPD)

Route to Chartered membership

IPD is a route our Certified Members can take to progress to Chartered status. It includes an assessment process, continuing professional development (CPD) review and Peer Review Interview (PRI). Chartered status shows employers, recruiters, customers and peers you’re at the top of your game.

IPD updates

Registration closed: IPD registration is now closed. If you're a Certified Member looking to progress to Chartered status, you can join our Professional Development Assessment (PDA) route.

Update your IPD

If you're already enrolled on IPD, you can log in to your account via Skilsure.

Need help?

Email IOSH’s Professional Assessment team or call them on +44(0)116 350 0888 for help with:

  • qualification queries
  • support with IPD assessments and peer review interviews
  • progressing to your next membership grade.

We also hold free online workshops for members registered on IPD as well as those interested in joining this route to Chartered status.

Frequently asked questions

  • Please follow these steps to access your account: 

    • Go to the IOSH IPD login page to access the IPD system.
    • Enter your username – this is the email address linked to your IOSH membership. 
    • Select ‘Forgot your password?’ 
    • Check your email. You will receive an email from Skilsure with your password. Please follow the instructions in that email. 

    The new password will take moments to be received. If you don’t receive it, please check your spam/junk folder. If still not received the email PDS@iosh.com.

  • You will continue to have access to Skilsure until March 2027 to support preparation for your Professional Review Interview (PRI).

  • To find out when your IPD registration ends, review the registration email sent on the day you registered. Your end date will be 25 months after this date.

    You can also email PDS@iosh.com with the subject line 'IPD registration end date confirmation'. One of the team will then provide this to you.

    We aim to reply within 10 working days. Please reference the subject email line above when sending your email.

  • To book your Electronic Open Assessment exam, please complete the Customer Service Centre contact form and confirm which exam date you would like to book. IOSH’s customer service centre will then allocate you to this date and send you a confirmation email.

  • The final date for EOA submission is October 2026.

  • The final date that assessment extensions can be granted is 30 November 2026.

    No assessment extensions can be approved beyond this date.

  • As the IPD programme is closing, all assessment activity must be completed within the agreed programme timelines. These deadlines have been set to ensure a fair and consistent approach for all members.

    As a result, we are unable to approve assessment extensions beyond 30 November 2026. Members who are unable to complete the programme by the final deadlines will need to register for the Professional Development Assessment (PDA) route if they wish to continue their progression.

  • If you do not complete your assessment (excluding your interview) by your registration end date, you would need to register for the Professional Development Assessment route to achieve your Chartered membership with IOSH.

  • Following the successful completion of the Electronic Open Assessment or SDP, you are required to pass a CPD review before you will be able to book your interview. Upon completion of these elements, you will be guided to request your CPD review. Should you require support, with your CPD, please email CPD.Enquiries@iosh.com.

  • To book your Peer Review interview, you will need to contact the Customer Service Centre on +44 (0)116 350 0700. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time.

    Once the interview is booked, the customer service centre will ensure you receive a confirmation email.

    Please note - we can't reserve a date/time for an interview. The interview needs to be scheduled and paid for. The cost to book your interview is £80.00.

  • No. Resits cannot normally be completed after November 2026.

    In exceptional circumstances, approved mitigation may allow completion up to March 2027.

    Members who remain unsuccessful after the final permitted opportunity will be required to register for the PDA route if they wish to continue their progression.

  • The final date for PRI completion is 25 March 2027.

    Please note that interview slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and availability may become limited closer to the deadline.

  • If you are unsuccessful in your PRI after the final assessment period, you will not be able to continue through the IPD programme and will need to register for the PDA route should you wish to continue your progression.

  • Requests for reasonable adjustments will continue to be considered through the normal process. However, any agreed adjustments must still be accommodated within the final programme deadlines.

  • No. Fees paid towards the IPD programme cannot be transferred to the PDA route. PDA is a separate route with its own registration requirements and fees.

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