How to start studying

Once you've decided where to study and chosen your study option, follow these simple steps and start studying.

Step 1: Contact your chosen study centre

Contact your local Institute study centre to discuss your chosen qualification and confirm your level of entry. Please see the related downloads to view our entry points policy.

Step 2: Register with your study centre

Register with your study centre and pay the fees. Each study centre will be able to provide you with details of its registration process and fees.

Step 3: Become a studying member

Complete The Institute's application process. This will also register you as an Affiliate Member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing and give you a range of benefits, resources and support whilst studying. Please see the related downloads to view our assessment entry form.

Step 4: Set up your online account

Set up your personal online account and access membership benefits. Your membership number and authorisation key will be provided on your membership confirmation letter/email.

Step 5: Register for your assessments

Once you have decided in which units you would like to be assessed and when you would like to take them, you can register for your assessments in one of two ways:

• Enter assessments online
• Complete an assessment entry form and return it to The Chartered Institute of Marketing by post