Membership

Membership for new marketers

Our Affiliate memberships are ideal for marketers early on in their career. They provide access to support and resources - just sign-up and get instant access to member benefits.

I'm new to marketing

Our Affiliate Professional Membership is for newly qualified marketers or those looking to make a career change.

I’m on a CIM accredited qualification

Our Affiliate Studying Membership is available to those studying a CIM qualification.

Graded memberships

Graded memberships reflect your experience, qualifications, and professional achievements. These grades help demonstrate your career stage and credibility to employers, clients, and peers.

I’m a new marketing manager

Associate (ACIM) Membership is for those with 3+ years' marketing experience, or a L6/7 Marketing qualification.

I’m an experienced manager

Are you an experienced manager with at least 5 years experience? Our Member (MCIM) Membership is for you.

I’m a senior manager or director

Our Fellow (FCIM) Membership is designed for marketers with significant strategic experience spanning at least 10 years.

Get recognition for your skills and commitment

CIM membership helps marketers gain the recognition they deserve by validating their skills and experience with a trusted, professional status. It demonstrates commitment to high standards, continuous development, and ethical practice—instantly setting members apart.

Whether you're applying for a new role or aiming to stand out in your current one, CIM membership proves your credibility and impact as a marketing professional.

Membership highlights

As a CIM member, you have access to a wide range of benefits, from exclusive content, to training course discounts, to useful guides and tools. Below are a few of the benefits our members enjoy.

Recognition

Highlight your credibility with designatory letters after your name. Communicate your credentials across your digital profiles with our digital badges.

Mentoring programme

Develop skills or share experience as part of the CIM mentoring programme.

Exclusive webinars

Regular webinars exclusively for members covering trending topics from subject matter experts, including a live Q&A session.

Free CIM online course

Get six months’ access to a CIM online course worth up to £449 – included at no extra cost when you join.

Networking events

Events from conferences covering emerging trends, to award ceremonies, recognising your marketing achievements.

Catalyst magazine

Our quarterly magazine, providing thought-provoking insight and knowledge from across the profession and the world.

Become a Chartered Marketer

Chartered Marketer status is the ultimate mark of a professionally certified marketer. It's a powerful statement – showing the world you're committed to the highest standards, competent across every area of marketing and always staying current through continuous learning and development.

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FAQs

We have membership to suit all levels of marketers, from marketing students and affiliates to graded and company affiliate members. Graded membership recognises your achievements in the marketing industry and awards you the designatory letters to match. Based on your experience and qualifications, and upon becoming an Associate, Member or Fellow, you can begin your route to becoming a Chartered Marketer.

Speak to an advisor on +44 (0)1628 427120

You can find details of the membership criteria and join at Affiliate Professional level, or apply for Associate, Member or Fellow grade online by uploading your CV / LinkedIn profile link.

After applying for graded membership online your application will be assessed by our dedicated applications team. They will be in touch to confirm your membership grade, you should expect to hear from us by phone or email within five working days.

Membership payment upon joining can be made by Card, Direct Debit, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payment is made at the last stage of the online application form.

Affiliate members will receive an email from Credly with their digital membership badge within one working day of joining. Graded members will receive their badge at the point of grade confirmation. You can use your digital badge in email signatures, digital CVs across social media and personal websites. The digital image contains verified metadata that displays your current CIM member grade. A downloadable membership certificate is also available from Credly.

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If you would like further details on CIM membership, please complete the enquiry form below and we will be in touch. Alternatively, to speak to our customer service team please call 01628 427120.

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