Whether you’re just starting a career in marketing or are a professional marketer who would like to expand their knowledge, it’s time to join The Chartered Institute of Marketing. Meet like-minded individuals through our networks and expand your marketing skills through our qualifications, training and online resources.
We have two types of membership at CIM - introductory and graded.
Introductory membership
For marketing students and those who have just started their marketing career or are considering a career in marketing.
| Level | Criteria | Who is it for? | Membership fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Studying |
Studying either a CIM or CAM qualification |
For anyone who is currently undertaking one of the CIM or CAM qualifications |
Dependant on which qualification. |
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| Affiliate Professional |
Open to all |
Open to anyone who is actively engaged in or considering a career in marketing or has an active interest in the marketing industry. |
Annual (UK residents) - £155.00 Annual direct debit (UK) - £135.00 International rates available |
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Graded membership
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 a Member or Fellow, you can begin your route to becoming a Chartered Marketer.
| Level | Criteria | Who is it for? | Membership fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate (ACIM) |
A CIM Qualification and/or 3 years' experience. Learn More |
Marketers currently in operational, supervisory or junior management roles within their organisation. |
Annual (UK residents)£185.00 Annual Direct Debit (UK)£165.00 International rates available |
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| Member (MCIM) |
A CIM Qualification and/or 5-10 years' experience. Learn More |
Experienced managers who are currently working at a strategic level within their organisation. |
Annual (UK residents) - £210.00 Annual Direct Debit (UK) - £190.00 International rates available |
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| Fellow (FCIM) |
A CIM Qualification and/or 10-15 years' experience. Learn More |
Designed for senior directors and consultants. |
Annual (UK residents) - £240.00 Annual Direct Debit (UK) - £220.00 International rates available |
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UK rates
Regular rate includes all credit card, debit card, cheque, monthly or quarterly direct debits.
Direct debits are charged at the lower rate and can be set up by contacting our Membership team on +44 (0)1628 427120.
International rates
| Affiliate Professional | £110.00 |
| Associate (ACIM) | £145.00 |
| Member (MCIM) | £175.00 |
| Fellow (FCIM) | £210.00 |
International reduced rates
The following rates are available for residents of the list of countries shown below.
| Affiliate Professional | £110.00 |
| Associate (ACIM) | £125.00 |
| Member (MCIM) | £150.00 |
| Fellow (FCIM) | £185.00 |
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- American Samoa
- Angola
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo, Dem. Rep.
- Congo, Rep.
- Cook Islands
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- Egypt, Arab Rep.
- El Salvador
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gambia, The
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, Dem. Rep.
- (North Korea)
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Lao PDR
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Micronesia, Fed. Sts.
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- West Bank and Gaza
- Western Sahara
- Yemen, Rep.
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Qualification |
Price |
|---|---|
|
Foundation Certificate in Marketing |
£55.00 |
|
Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (inc. exemption fee) |
£55.00/£100.00 - international |
|
CAM Diploma in Marketing Communications |
£144.00/£100.00 - international |
| Qualification | Marketing Experience | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate (ACIM) |
CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing; |
or | 3 years’ experience and influencing marketing management |
| Qualification | Marketing Experience | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member (MCIM) |
CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma or the equivalent qualification |
PLUS |
5 years’ experience at management level |
|
CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing; |
PLUS | 7 years’ experience at management level or senior consultant level | |
|
None |
10 years' experience (including 7 years at management level) |
| Qualification | Marketing Experience | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow (FCIM) |
CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma or the equivalent qualification |
PLUS |
10 years senior strategic experience with 5 years close to board level & Chartered Marketer status held for 5 years |
|
MCIM |
PLUS | 15 years’ senior strategic experience with 5 years close to board level or at Senior consultant level. | |
|
None |
15 years’ senior strategic experience with 10 years close to board level or at Senior consultant level. |
Speak to a membership advisor:
Call +44 (0)1628 427120
Email membership@cim.co.uk