As a professional and academic body for continuous professional development, EDF offers membership for individuals and organisations. Our membership provides a range of benefits intended to help members gain the most out of their being part of a professional community which upholds the relevance of proficiency and excellence for professionals across the board.
Whether one has an interest to enhance their professional skills or perhaps is just starting a profession or is already an experienced professional, there is an EDF Membership grade designed for everyone.
Student
Who is it for?
Full-time or part-time students aged 16 or over with an interest in gaining EDF professional qualifications for skills development and self-management preparing them for the evolving and competitive job market and better prospects.
Benefits include
- Resources on Knowledge hub
- Networking Events
- Involvement in EDF events & Specific Interest Groups (SIG)
- Preferential rates on EDF qualifications
- Digital badge
Annual Subscription
Free
Associate
Who is it for?
Anyone with an interest in EDF continuous professional skills development, including those who have recently started their professional journey or are already working and keen to gain EDF qualification to meet future career goals.
Benefits include
- Access to EDF Knowledge Zone
- Continuous professional development
- Preferential rates on EDF qualifications
- Networking Events
- Participation in EDF Events and SIG.
- Digital badge
Annual Subscription
£80
Practitioner
Who is it for?
Applicants with five years’ professional experience or three years’ experience + at least one EDFprofessional qualification at Practitioner level demonstrating their expertise and specialism in their career or profession upholding EDF’s ‘Dimension of Professionalism’.
Benefits include
- Professional recognition
- Access to EDF Knowledge Zone
- Continuous professional development
- Preferential rates on EDF qualifications
- Networking Events
- Participation in EDF Events and SIG.
- Digital badge
Annual Subscription
£120
Fellow
Who is it for?
Those who have been a Practitionermember of EDF for five years or more and are able to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience, competency and proficiency are eligible to apply.These members should contribute towards EDF’s vision and goals.
Benefits include
- Professional recognition
- EDF leadership forum
- Participate in EDF Events and SIG
- Access to EDFKnowledge Zone
- Opportunities to influence the profession
- Digital badge
Annual Subscription
£150
UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
If you wish to upgrade your membership, then simply log into your account, complete the online form with necessary credentials and select “upgrade” in the membership tab.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP SCHEME
As a professional body, EDF is committed to the development of professional capabilities and work alongside corporates including small and medium enterprises to help them drive positive change, embed consistent approach, encourage professional expertise, career progression and staff wellbeing through access to EDF’s online resources, EDF’s Dimension of Professionalism and Best Management practices.
The EDF Corporate Partnership scheme will give your organisation a voice in the development of the professional skills, conduct and performance of your workforce. You can help establish best practices and bring your experience and contribute to EDF Learning resources and Knowledge Zones through your practical knowledge, hands-on experience of professionalism and wellbeing experience at workplace.