Join CIMCIG

It’s easy to join CIMCIG. There are 3 basic methods:
  1. Existing CIM Member: If you are already a CIM member you can join CIMCIG for free. Simply contact the membership department at the CIM Moor Hall (CIM, Moor Hall, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9QH – 01628 427 120 – membershipinfo@cim.co.uk) and ask to be added to the CIMCIG database.
  2. CIMCIG Only Member: There are no prequalifications for joining CIMCIG which costs £54 per annum. To join simply send your details together with a cheque, made payable to CIM, to: CIM, Moor Hall, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9QH
  3. Become a CIM and CIMCIG member: For a little more you can join CIM and receive all the benefits of this professional chartered body. There are six types of CIM membership available:
Affiliate Member (studying)
Fees are UK and EU membership £120 to £200, outside EU £85 to £165

Refer to the relevant page on the CIM website. Affiliate member (studying) is necessary for those studying for a CIM qualification.
Affiliate Professional
Fees are UK and rest of EU membership £145, £110 standard rate, £90 international rate

Affiliate Professional membership allows those who do not qualify for higher membership grades to take full advantage of the benefits and services of CIM. There are no specific requirements for this membership grade. Refer to the relevant page on the CIM website.
Associate Member (ACIM)
ACIM fees are UK and EU membership £150, outside £130 standard rate, £110 international rate.

To qualify members must have academic qualifications of one of: For non-marketing related qualifications, at least 3 years experience in marketing is required. Refer to the relevant page on the CIM website.
Full member
MCIM fees are UK and EU membership £150, £130 standard rate, £110 international rate

To qualify members must have 3 years practical experience in marketing of which one year must have been in management. For non-marketing related qualifications, a minimum of 6 years experience with at least 2 years in management is required.

Academic qualifications of one of: CIM postgraduate diploma; university degree majoring in marketing; equivalent diploma in marketing; equivalent marketing professional body examination; recognised university degree or chartered professional body admission examination; NSVQ level 5 in any subject. Refer to the relevant page on the CIM website.
Fellow
FCIM fees are UK and EU membership £170, £145 standard rate, £130 international rate.

To qualify members must have a proven record of expertise and strategic responsibility at Chief Executive, Senior Marketing executive or Senior academic level for at least 3 years. Marketing consultants may be elected to fellowship provided they have operated in this capacity for at least 5 years, either developing their own business or with a major marketing consultancy, and have worked with high profile companies. Refer to the relevant page on the CIM website. Academic qualifications as MCIM.
Chartered Marketer
Awarded by CIM in recognition of practical experience, expertise and sound theoretical knowledge. It can only be held by Full members or Fellows who are committed to and have completed two consecutive years of CPD. Refer to the relevant page on the CIM website.

You can download a membership application form Adobe Acrobat PDF (224kB Adobe PDF) or join CIM online.