Affiliate Professional membership

Covering trending topics from subject matter experts, including a live Q&A session.
Our member-exclusive webinars offer a flexible way to refresh and learn new skills around your busy schedule. Available on the go, you can watch and listen from your desk or catch up on demand when it’s convenient for you.

Hosted monthly by subject matter experts, our webinars keep you up-to-date and knowledgeable on topics covering all aspects of marketing, with practical learnings you can apply immediately to your current role.

Helping you stay up-to-date and informed. Our member-only quarterly magazine, Catalyst, gives you a thorough insight into the latest developments and thinking from the world of marketing. Combining interviews with industry leaders with stimulating articles from marketers and business leaders across the globe, our members will stay at the forefront of industry trends and be encouraged to think differently.

With concepts that challenge and inform, members can expand their knowledge in key fields, from leadership to future trends, and use these teachings to drive their business forward.

Members will receive a printed version of Catalyst, whilst a digital version is made available to members at all levels, to ensure you have the information you need in whichever way is most convenient for you.

Taking that next step in your career or asking for guidance on a project can be daunting when you need extra support. We offer a mentoring programme to our professional members where we match developing marketers to experienced and knowledgeable professionals.

Why the CIM mentoring programme?

• Join a flexible mentoring programme that is tailored to fit around you and your busy schedule. How your mentoring relationship works is your decision.
• The programme allows mentees to search for and contact an inspiring mentor who can provide knowledge and support in areas such as strategic direction and career advice.
• Receive the opportunity to expand your network and connect with an experienced senior member of CIM.

Are you struggling to execute daily tasks effectively and want to improve your productivity? Then here’s your solution.

Designed to support you with everyday tasks, utilise a range of marketing guides and templates that provide practical and actionable insights that will help you execute daily tasks successfully. Allowing you to streamline your workflow and save more time to get things done.

Covering a wealth of topic areas, including:

• Building a marketing plan
• Social media planning
• Developing a content marketing strategy

Regardless of your role, there's support here for you.

Are you struggling to demonstrate your experience? We provide our members with digital badges to prove their membership status and communicate their credentials to employers.

How can increased recognition with CIM help my career?

• Stand out from the rest and receive greater respect from employers and peers in the workplace
• Display your career achievements online in a simple, trusted way
• Members can use their digital badges in email signatures, digital CVs, across social media and on personal websites
• Great talking point in interviews helping you secure your next job role.

MyDevelopment is your personal development platform full of interactive tools and e-learning content designed to help you achieve your professional goals.
How you can use our platform to focus your learning:

1. Start by completing the self-assessments to understand your strengths
2. Use the self-assessments to then identify areas of growth
3. From there explore a wide range of resources, covering personal, professional and social topics
4. Then focus your learning and use our wealth of resources to work towards improving your weaknesses
5. Now walk away with refreshed skills and learnings that can support your career development.

You’ll also find guidance on how to develop your career in an existing role or land your perfect next job, all while learning how to maintain a positive and healthy work-life balance.