The Chartered Institute of Marketing are an industry wide,
highly respected organisation that represents the marketing profession and all
those who work within it. The Institute is open for anyone working or
considering working in marketing and there is an entire scale of memberships
ranging from those just finding their feet in the industry to senior
management. Whether you are an apprentice, in education or a fully qualified marketing consultant, there is a membership level for you.
Affiliate
Affiliate membership splits into two branches; Professional
and Studying. There are a few subtle differences between the two.
The professional branch is open to anyone who is working in
or studying towards a qualification in the marketing industry. It is also available
to those actively interested in marketing or considering a career in the
profession.
The Affiliate (Studying) membership is a requisite for
anyone wishing to study with the CIM.
The Affiliate annual membership costs £140 in Europe on £100
for an International membership. There are discounts available for direct
debits.
Associate
The Associate is a rather more respected level of membership
than the Affiliate despite being similar in many ways. The major difference
lies in the fact that to be eligible for the Associate membership, a person
must have one or more of the following qualifications.
A Professional Diploma from the CIM
A Professional or Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in
Marketing from the CIM
A bachelor’s degree in Marketing
An equivalent professional marketing body’s examination
certification
The cost of annual membership is slightly higher too at £160
for European members and £130 for international membership.
Member (MCIM)
To qualify for this prestigious level of membership, a person
must meet all the criteria required of an Associate member. Also required is at
least three years of experience in the marketing industry including a year in a
managing role. Current employment in a marketing role is also necessary.
For senior a senior marketing consultant with no formal
marketing qualifications, there is an entry route to the MCIM as long as the
person is at or near to board level.
European membership costs £180 per annum, whilst the
International rate is £150.
Fellow (FCIM)
For all those who meet the MCIM criteria and have a strong
level of industry or teaching experience, the Fellow level is a prestigious
membership status to hold. To qualify, one must have either held a senior
executive position in a marketing role or taught as a marketing professor or
senior academic for at least fifteen years.
The FCIM costs £210 for European members and £185 for
Internationals.
Chartered Marketer
Whilst there is no additional fee for becoming a Chartered
Marketer, the prestige and professional acclaim that comes with Chartered
status cannot be overestimated. It is the highest grade of professional
marketing accreditation and recognises a person’s outstanding marketing
experience and expertise.
To be eligible, a person must hold either MCIM or FCIM
membership, as well as satisfy certain requirements of the CIM’s Chartered CDP
Programme for at least two years.
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