Corporate Affilateship

Companies and other organisations committed to CPD for their staff or members, or who are active in supporting and promoting CPD within the context of lifelong learning, are encouraged to become Corporate Affiliates. Co-operation between the Institute and such organisations on all aspects of CPD and lifelong learning is an important facet of the Corporate Affiliate relationship.

Employees or members of Corporate Affiliates who meet the necessary requirements are encouraged to apply for Fellowship or Membership of the Institute, and Corporate Affiliates running CPD events may apply to have them recognised by the Institute.

For a discussion of how Corporate Affiliateship could benefit your organisation, or to make an application, please email the Institute's Learning & Development Consultant, Graham Guest.

Featured below is a changing selection of Corporate Affiliates, followed by a current complete list with web-links. The complete list, including a brief description of each Corporate Affiliate, can be downloaded by clicking here.

Featured Corporate Affiliates

Axia Interactive Media specialises in interactive, web-based solutions to support lifelong learning and professional development. As well as working in partnership with trade and professional bodies, learning providers and the corporate sector, the company provides careers information, advice and guidance tools. In addition it creates systems for delivering e-learning and monitoring competence.

Britain in Business holds popular and effective 3-hour BiteSize seminars on a range of business topics including sales, management skills and personal development. With UK-based trainers, all experts in their fields, the company provides the highest standard of training at a cost that makes it accessible for everyone. Britain in Business uses premier training venues and presents its seminars in a round table format. While the company's website is being updated queries should be addressed to Paula Creighton.

CRF International is an independent global publishing organisation with local publishing houses around the world. It initiates and co-ordinates international research projects in business worldwide. CRF aims to contribute to a better awareness and understanding of corporate culture, effective human resource management and the business strategies of successful enterprises by researching the key factors behind their success and publishing its findings. The organisation represents a combined initiative of business journalists, analysts, trade associations and international publishers. It awards quality marks that are internationally recognisable based on the results of its projects.

ECLO is dedicated to the promotion and development of the learning organisation concept in Europe. It seeks to provide opportunities for corporations, researchers and consultants to come together in a community of practice.

EIfEL (European Institute for E-Learning) is an independent, not-for-profit European professional association whose mission is to support organisations, communities and individuals in building a knowledge economy and a learning society through innovative and reflective practice, CPD and the use of knowledge, information and learning technologies. EIfEL is leading the Europortfolio consortium.

The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is the UK's largest charity providing free representation and confidential advice on immigration and asylum law. It also offers a non-profit, fee-paying service. With over 35 years of experience in giving advice on immigration and asylum law, the IAS is also part of the Community Legal Service scheme.

Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators

Established more than 50 years ago, the ISTC is the largest UK body representing professional communicators and information designers. It sets and improves standards for communicating the scientific and technical information that supports products, services and business.

The International School for Security and Explosives Education

ISSEE is a world-class centre of excellence for explosives training at all levels, from foundation courses for those with no previous knowledge or experience, through to professionals engaged in explosives ordnance demolition and improvised explosive device disposal. The School welcomes enquiries from commercial organisations as well as government, military and police units worldwide.

Mindsport is a training company that specialises in providing mental skills training in business, education, and professional sport. It delivers a powerful blend of traditional psychology coaching methods, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and behavioural engineering techniques to ensure that all clients significantly improve their professional performance.

myCPD is a unique concept providing CPD for all professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction sectors. It offers self-study learning materials, news, events, books, reports and low-cost, high-value services organised by subject area.

The role of NHS National Workforce Projects is to support NHS organisations achieve their workforce objectives and find solutions to the challenges that may prevent them from having the right people in the right healthcare roles in the future. This means ensuring that the NHS has the ability to plan effectively for future workforce needs, and can adapt to new ways of working, face future challenges and understand the characteristics and actions that are required to become a world-class employer.

The National School of Government is a business school offering high quality learning and development solutions to government organisations and to individuals providing public services. The School's philosophy is to provide a professional service that blends proven theory with best practice, cutting edge ideas with practical techniques, and engaging presentations with plenty of opportunity for participation and practice.

Nelson Croom believes that learning works best when it engages and motivates people. The company provides online learning that is flexible, creative and relevant. It is expert at transforming specialist and technical content into effective online learning that meets clients' needs.

o i solutions specialises in high-level input and innovation for business expansion. The company offers a wide range of services, from sales and marketing, through HR and recruitment, to learning and development.

The Open University is the UK's largest university, with over 200,000 students and customers. The Open University Business School (OUBS) is a major provider of management development in the UK, Europe and internationally, whilst the OU's Centre for Continuing Professional Development (CCPD) works with the OUBS, other OU faculties and professional bodies, including the CPD Institute, to extend the reach of the University's offerings.

The rules and regulations governing payroll are becoming ever more complex and time-consuming to implement, and there has never been a greater demand for accurate and easily accessible payroll information. Payroll Alliance guides its hundreds of members through this complex maze of legislation and compliance, providing a regularly updated, comprehensive and integrated service incorporating courses, publications, workshops and a technical helpdesk.

ProHelp, part of Business in the Community, is a UK national network of over 800 professional firms committed to making a difference in their local community by providing free advice and professional support.

TMI is a global company with a presence in 36 countries. It works with individuals, teams and entire workforces to inspire change by engaging employees with the aims of their organisations. Whether it's customer service objectives, brand promises or strategic goals, TMI gives people the skills, tools and desire to make a difference, whatever job they do.

A pioneer and international leader in the field of wellness management, WellKom helps organisations of all types achieve sustainable gains in performance and create a consistently high-performing culture - from sales and customer service staff to line managers and strategic decision-makers.

your partner in eLearning

Xaurum is a progressive and innovative e-learning business based in The Netherlands. With a strong client-base in the Benelux countries, it is expanding throughout Europe to provide e-learning solutions, through for example CPD-online, for enterprises of all types, including companies, professional associations and educational institutions. A CPD-online leaflet can be downloaded from here.