Whether you’re interested in developing your marketing capabilities, expanding your community or discovering the latest industry trends CIM is here for you.
Joining is simple. We offer two types of membership – introductory and graded. Introductory is for marketers who are at the beginning of their career and graded membership is awarded on experience and qualifications to give you recognition as a professional marketer.
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 qualification |
For anyone who is currently undertaking one of the CIM qualifications |
Dependent 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 marketing 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 marketing 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 |
Annual Membership Fee |
|---|---|
|
Foundation Certificate in Marketing |
£55.00 |
|
Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (inc. exemption fee) |
£55.00/£100.00 - international |
| Qualification | Marketing Experience | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate (ACIM) |
CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing; |
or | 3 years’ experience and influencing (or reporting to) 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