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 a CIM qualification |
For anyone who is currently undertaking one of the CIM qualifications |
Annual £65 |
Apply now |
| 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) - £180 Annual Direct Debit (UK) - £160 Monthly Instalments available (UK) International rates available |
Apply now |
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 graded member (ACIM, MCIM, FCIM), you can begin your route to becoming a Chartered Marketer.
| Level | Criteria | Who is it for? | Membership fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate (ACIM) |
A CIM Qualification or 3 years' experience. Learn More |
Marketers currently in operational, supervisory or junior management roles within their organisation. |
Annual (UK residents) - £215 Annual Direct Debit (UK) - £195 Monthly Instalments available (UK) International rates available |
Apply now |
| 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) - £240 Annual Direct Debit (UK) - £220 Monthly Instalments available (UK) 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) - £275 Annual Direct Debit (UK) - £255 Monthly Instalments available (UK) International rates available Application Assessment fee £490 |
Apply now |
Monthly Instalments available on request
Please contact our Membership team on +44 (0)1628 427120 or email membership@cim.co.uk.
Membership rates are reviewed annually and subject to change from 01 July.
UK rates
All major credit and debit card payments accepted.
Monthly direct debit instalments available to spread the cost of membership and £20 discount is applied with annual direct debits, contact our professional membership team on +44 (0)1628 427120 for more information.
International rates
| Affiliate Professional | £125 |
| Associate (ACIM) | £170 |
| Member (MCIM) | £200 |
| Fellow (FCIM) | £245 |
International reduced rates
The following rates are available for residents of the list of countries shown below.
| Affiliate Professional | £125 |
| Associate (ACIM) | £140 |
| Member (MCIM) | £175 |
| Fellow (FCIM) | £215 |
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Angola
- Anguilla
- 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.
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- Egypt, Arab Rep.
- El Salvador
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gambia, The
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, Dem. Rep.
- (North Korea)
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Lao PDR
- Laos
- 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 Vincent & The Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- West Bank and Gaza
- Western Sahara
- Yemen, Rep.
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
From £15.00 per month for Affiliate Professional memberships.
Membership rates are reviewed annually and subject to change from 01 July.
Qualification |
Annual Membership Fee |
|---|---|
|
Foundation Certificate in Marketing |
£65 |
- Tuition fees are paid directly to your chosen study centre, please contact them to confirm these.
- Assessment fees are payable directly to CIM once you are ready to make a booking to sit/submit, and range between £110 to £290 depending on your level of study. The fees can be found on the individual qualification pages here.
- Please note these fees are based on successful completion at first attempt. Additional fees will be required in resubmissions/retakes are required.
| Qualification | Marketing Experience | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate (ACIM) |
CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma; |
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' marketing management experience and/or significant marketing teaching experience at level 6 or above |
|
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 CIM Marketing Leadership Programme |
PLUS |
10 years senior strategic experience with 5 years close to board level & Chartered Marketer status held for 5 years |
|
MCIM held for two years |
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. |
The application assessment fee is £490 for new members and £290 for existing member upgrades. Please visit MyCIM if you are an existing member.
Should the application for Fellowship not be approved at panel, then a full refund of the application assessment fee will be provided, and the most suitable grade of membership will be offered.
Speak to a membership advisor:
Call +44 (0)1628 427120
Email membership@cim.co.uk