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Affiliate Professional

Affiliate Professional is open to professionals who are actively engaged in or considering a career in marketing, or have an active interest in marketing.

Career development – let us support you

Centralised information - Knowledge Hub – your 24-hour online archive, marketing information line and marketing library – all the support you need and market research

Industry updates – the marketer magazine, Cutting Edge weekly email update, Marketing Trends Survey and Shape the Agenda forum of hot topics for marketers

Training courses – our renowned training offers extensive variety

Events - national and regional events

CIM Direct – our member bookshop stocked with the latest titles of marketing literature

Membership Fees:

Effective until June 2008

As of 1 July 2008, the membership fee for Affiliate Professional will be £145

UK/Western Europe Membership - £140
International Applicants - Standard Rate - £103
International Applicants - Reduced Rate - £90 (Click for a list of Reduced Rate Countries)

CIM professional subscriptions can be fully set against tax - worth up to £56 if you pay tax at the higher rate. This is applicable to UK residents only. International members should check with their local authority.

Pre-requisites
There are no specific entry requirements for this membership grade.

Next steps

To join today simply go to www.cim.co.uk/joinonline  and you can start your membership within the hour.

If you would like to request a membership pack with full membership details please go to www.cim.co.uk/pack now.

Remember, you can upgrade your membership grade in the future. Go to www.cim.co.uk/joincim for details.

Affiliate Member (Studying)

In order to study for a CIM qualification, you will need to apply as an Affiliate Member (Studying). This will entitle you to a range of benefits and study support, including:

Knowledge Hub - online marketing resources available to support you throughout your studies.

Library - open to visitors Wed-Fri and offers a wide rnage of books and articles

Learning Zone - past papers, examiner reports and sample answers

Cutting Edge - weekly e-news round up from the leading marketing and business press

the marketer - free subscription to CIM's monthly members' magazine

Profesional Indemnity Insurance - exclusive member rates

Job Vacancy Database - access to a comprehensive database of the latest job vacancies

Join CIM online and make immediate use of the member benefits

Membership fees:

Prices effective from 1st July 2007 to 30th June 2008

UK Applicants: Affiliate Member (Studying) - includes subscription to 'the marketer' magazine

• Introductory Certificate in Marketing - £120
• Professional Certificate in Marketing - £120
• Professional Diploma in Marketing - £160
• Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing - £200
• e-Marketing Award - £130

International Applicants: (Resident outside the EU) Affiliate Member (Studying)

• Introductory Certificate in Marketing - £85
• Professional Certificate in Marketing - £85
• Professional Diploma in Marketing - £125
• Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing - £165

CIM subscriptions can be fully set against tax - worth up to £56 if you pay tax at the higher rate. This is applicable to UK residents only. International members should check with their local authority.

CIM's application fee does not include tuition which is provided by CIM accredited study centres. You will need to contact centres separately to enquire about their fees.

For further information
For detailed information on each of our qualifications visit the CIM Learning Zone. You can also request a copy of our qualifications prospectus by filling in our online form, calling one of our membership services team on +44 (0) 1628 427120 or emailing qualifications@cim.co.uk

To find a centre near you, or to view a full list of UK Accredited Study Centres, please see here.

Entering for your assessments:

Please note that the completion of the Application for Membership form DOES NOT enter you to sit for assessments. You will need to book these online OR complete the Assessment Entry form.

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Pre-requisites

This will depend on the level at which you wish to study. Please refer to each qualification individually. Link to detailed information on CIM Qualifications

Associate (ACIM)

• CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma or university degree majoring in marketing
• Equivalent level diploma majoring in marketing
• Equivalent level marketing professional body examination or another academic award in a relevant discipline

Membership Benefits

Career development - let us support you

Centralised information - Knowledge Hub - your 24-hour online archive, marketing information line and marketing library - all the support you need and market research

Industry updates – the marketer magazine, Cutting Edge weekly email update, and Shape the Agenda forum of hot topics for marketers

Training courses - our renowned training offers extensive variety

Events - national and regional events

CIM Direct - our member bookshop stocked with the latest titles of marketing literature

Membership Fees: 

Effective until June 2008

As of 1 July 2008, the membership fee for Associate Member (ACIM) will be £150

UK/Western Europe Membership - £145
International Applicants - Standard Rate - £120
International Applicants - Reduced Rate - £100 (Click for a list of Reduced Rate Countries)

Next steps

Your grade of membership will be determined by an external assessor on processing your application.

If you would like to request a Professional membership pack with full details on membership details go to www.cim.co.uk/pack now. Alternatively you can download your application form at www.cim.co.uk/joincim.

If you are a current member considering upgrading download the Upgrade form.

Please note: you can only join online as an Affiliate Professional member.

For further information, contact Membership on +44 (0)1628 427120 or membershipinfo@cim.co.uk

Chartered Marketer

Achieve the ultimate status of Chartered Marketer, awarded exclusively by The Chartered Institute of Marketing in recognition of outstanding practical experience and expertise. It can only be held by Members (MCIM) and Fellows (FCIM) who are committed to continuing professional development.

For more information see www.cim.co.uk/charteredmarketer.

Membership Fees:

Effective until June 2008

UK/Western European Membership
Member Chartered Marketer - £160
Fellow Chartered Marketer - £175

International Applicants - Standard Rate
Member Chartered Marketer - £135
Fellow Chartered Marketer - £145

International Applicants - Reduced Rate (Click for list of reduced rate countries)
Member Chartered Marketer - £115
Fellow Chartered Marketer - £130

CIM professional subscriptions can be fully set against tax - worth up to £56 if you pay tax at the higher rate. This is applicable to UK residents only. International members should check with their local authority.

Pre-requisites
Criteria:

• Be a full Member (MCIM) or Fellow (FCIM)
• Have completed 2 consecutive years of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

For enquiries, please email charteredmarketer@cim.co.uk

Member (MCIM)

• CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma or university degree majoring in marketing
• Equivalent academic award majoring in marketing

• Three years' experience in marketing (whether in practice or teaching) including one year in a management role
• You must be employed in a marketing-related role at the time of your application

Membership benefits

 Events - national and regional events

 Industry updates – the marketer magazine, Cutting Edge weekly email update, Marketing Trends Survey and Shape the Agenda forum of hot topics for marketers

 CIM Direct – our member bookshop stocked with the latest titles of marketing literature

 Training courses - our renowned training offers extensive variety

 Centralised information - Knowledge Hub - your 24-hour online archive, marketing information line and marketing library , all the support you need and market research

 Career development – let us support you

Membership Fees:

Effective until June 2008

As of 1 July 2008, the membership fee for full Member (MCIM) will be £150

UK/Western Europe Membership - £145
International Applicants - Standard Rate - £120
International Applicants - Reduced Rate - £100 (Click for a list of reduced rate countries)

Next steps
Your grade of membership will be determined by an external assessor on processing your application.

If you would like to request a Professional membership pack with full details on membership details go to www.cim.co.uk/pack . Alternatively you can download your application form at www.cim.co.uk/joincim .

If you are a current member considering upgrading download the Upgrade form.

Please note: you can only join online as an Affiliate Professional member.

 

Fellow (FCIM)

You may be elected to Fellowship after a period of membership or upon entry to The Institute provided you meet Member (MCIM) criteria. 

In both cases you will need a strong marketing background (circa 15 years), and must have held a role such as Chief Executive, Executive Director, Senior Marketing Executive, Professor of Marketing, Senior Academic or Senior Marketing Consultant for a minimum period of five years

Membership Fees:

Effective until June 2008

As of 1 July 2008, the membership fee for Fellowship (FCIM) will be £170

UK/Western Europe Membership - £160
International Applicants - Standard Rate - £130
International Applicants - Reduced Rate - £115 (Click for a list of Reduced Rate Countries)

This grade of membership is not available to those joining online.

Guidelines for Approval

The applicant must be a person of integrity who has a proven record of expertise, experience and success in Marketing Management, Marketing Education or Marketing Consultancy.

- Marketing Management

The marketing operation should be broadly based across several areas of marketing or be a specialist in any one area, examples of which are listed below. The direct personal involvement and responsibility of the applicant in the creation and implementation of the company marketing plans must be established to the satisfaction of The Institute.

Advertising
Marketing Services
Merchandising
Sales Training
Direct Marketing
International Marketing
Market Research
Public Relations
Sales Promotion
Product/Brand Management
Sales
Physical Distribution

- Marketing Education

Senior Academics may be elected to Fellowship providing they have been responsible for the development and management of marketing tuition programmes as a major part of their duties in a higher education establishment providing courses at first degree standard in which marketing has been the major subject of study. They should also be able to demonstrate a significant contribution to marketing education, e.g. publication in refereed journals.

Academic criteria may include evidence of management and links with industry, e.g. background information on Institution including size and status.

• Faculty department size staff and students their role and responsibility
• Nature of programmes – specifically marketing
• Research activity and student supervisors
• Grants obtained, specifying the source
• Links with Industry

- Marketing Consultancy

Marketing Consultants may be elected to Fellowship providing they have been operating in this capacity for a minimum of five years and can provide evidence of having successfully developed their own business during this period of time, or having gained their experience with a major marketing practice.

A high proportion of projects undertaken must be marketing based and the client base should include high profile companies.

Experience gained in marketing prior to becoming a consultant must meet the criteria outlined for Marketing Management.

For full Fellowship criteria or assistance, please contact: +44 (0) 1628 427120 or email membershipinfo@cim.co.uk