Chartered status is present in most industries and is recognised internationally. It can enable you to stand out from your peers, secure new opportunities as you work your way through your marketing career, and demonstrates you stay up to date and relevant.
Chartered Marketer is now more accessible to CIM graded members. With the world’s leading professional marketing body vouching for you, there’s no better way to demonstrate to colleagues or prospective employers your knowledge, and constant dedication to being a professional marketer.
For questions about Chartered Marketer
Call +44 (0)1628 427120
Email cpd@cim.co.uk
How do I get Chartered?
You need to:
- First become an Associate, Member or Fellow of CIM (find out more about membership here)
- Then complete two consecutive years of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), easily done through CIM’s CPD app which you can find on the App Store or Google Play store
- Finally, pass the Chartered Marketer Online Assessment. If you hold a CIM Level 7 qualification, you could be eligible for an exemption.
Once Chartered, you can use the Chartered Marketer designatory letters and logo to demonstrate your unrivalled knowledge, skills and commitment as a professional marketer.
Why become a Chartered Marketer
If you're looking to take your marketing career to the next level, becoming a Chartered Marketer is a fantastic way to do it! By achieving this title, you're joining a community of professionals who are dedicated and skilled.
Being a Chartered Marketer can help you discover new opportunities, plus, it's an impressive accomplishment that can help you climb the ranks in your career and achieve even greater success. Committing to continuous learning and development will show you're all about excellence and achievement.
How to become a Chartered Marketer
Route 1
- Be a graded member
- Complete two continuous years of CPD
- Pass the Chartered Marketer Online Assessment
Route 2
- Be a graded member
- Complete two continuous years of CPD
- Passed CIM Level 7 Qualification
Report: The Value of Chartership - The advantages and opportunities of being Chartered
- 75% say Chartered status helped them stand out from others
- 31% found being Chartered gave them an edge to win new business
- 72% believe regularly upskilling is crucial to progress their career
Once you are Chartered
As a Chartered Marketer, you will be:
- Added to the Chartered Marketer Directory, unless you request otherwise
- Issued with a Chartered Marketer certificate to recognise your achievement
- Granted use of the Chartered Marketer logo* for your personal stationery and website
- Able to use the designation “Chartered Marketer” or “CMktr” after your name.
*To obtain a copy of the logo, please contact our Customer Experience team.
Once Chartered, simply completing CPD every year can maintain your status and demonstrate unrivalled knowledge, skills, and commitment; all assets you can apply to meet the needs and objectives of your organisation. Looking forward you can secure new opportunities as you work your way through your career.
Testimonials
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It sets me every day on a continuous journey of learning, development and growth.Federica Allegro, Aviva -
Being recognised as a Chartered Marketer is a testament to my continuous professional development, commitment to best practices, and adherence to the highest ethical standards. I am genuinely thrilled to embark on this new chapter of my professional journey as a Chartered Marketer.Franchette Emilien MCIM, Mauritius Network Services
Routes to become a Chartered Marketer
As a qualified marketer you must:
- Be at Associate (ACIM), Member (MCIM) or Fellow (FCIM) membership grade
- Complete two consecutive years of CPD
- ACIM’s to accumulate a total value of 35 credits during each CPD year
- MCIM’s and FCIM’s to complete four reflective statements aligned with the Professional Marketing Competencies framework during each CPD year
- Complete the online Chartered Marketer assessment, available on completion of the second consecutive CPD year. You will have up to five attempts to complete the assessment. These attempts will refresh each time you renew your membership and submit CPD until you have successfully reached Chartered Marketer status. Those who have completed a CIM Level 7 qualification will not need to take the assessment.
For questions about Chartered Marketer
Call +44 (0)1628 427120
Email cpd@cim.co.uk
