Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A route to Individual "Chartered Marketer"

How to become a Chartered Marketer?

To become a Chartered Marketer, you have to do the following:

  • Become a full member of CIM (MCIM)
    To become a full member of CIM you will need a recognised qualification in marketing plus a minimum of three years experience in marketing - one at management level. You can also achieve chartered status if you are a fellow of the CIM and have a proven record of expertise and experience.
  • AND, undertake 35 hours of CPD per year for two consecutive years
    There are many ways you can collect CPD hours. CPD is categorised into three key areas - marketing, management and general business development skills. Within these categories there are numerous activities that you can undertake to gain your 35 hours - including CIM branch events, post-qualification courses, short training courses, relevant conferences & exhibitions, business activities such as coaching and mentoring and much more.