Membership

Associate (ACIM)

For marketers with Level 6/7 Marketing Qualification or 3 years’ experience, typically working at executive or early manager level.

What is Associate Membership?

Professional recognition matters – especially early in your career. As an Associate member (ACIM), you'll gain access to the support and credibility you need to stand out in a competitive landscape.

Use the ACIM designatory letters and digital badges to demonstrate your professional value and commitment to staying current. Whether you're developing skills in your current role or aiming for your next big opportunity, this membership helps get you noticed.

What's included?

  • Connect with experienced Mentors
  • Templates and practical guides
  • Exclusive content
  • Up to 15% off online or virtual CIM courses
  • Free CIM online course worth up to £449

What are the benefits?

Being a CIM member is an essential way to plug-in to the global marketing community, keeping your finger on the pulse of all things marketing. Here are some of the reasons why our members enjoy being part of the CIM community.


Learn and develop

Access member exclusive content, templates and guides, and a free training course worth up to £449.


Professional support

Attend networking events, access career tools and connect with an experienced professional mentor.


Recognition

Showcase your ACIM designation and share your digital badge with your network.


Become Chartered

Begin your journey to Chartered Marketer status – the ultimate mark of a professionally certified marketer.

Membership requirements

To accurately recognise your professional level, you’ll need to meet and demonstrate a minimum standard of marketing qualifications and experience.

 

Qualifications   Experience
CIM Level 6 or 7 Qualification or equivalent OR 3 years’ experience and influencing (or reporting to) marketing management 

Have these documents to hand

You will be required to evidence your qualifications and experience.

Have your qualification certificates ready Copy of certificate
Have your CV ready CV
Have your LinkedIn URL ready LinkedIn URL
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Pricing and payment options


Pay monthly

£20.25 p/m

Total annual subscription of £243.
T&Cs apply.


Pay quarterly

£60.75 p/q

Total annual subscription of £243.
T&Cs apply.


Pay annually

£243 p/a

£10 off when you pay by Direct Debit.
T&Cs apply.

Membership for every stage of your career

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