Affiliate Professional membership

We know it can be difficult to take time out of the office to attend a conference on the newest trends and techniques in marketing, which is why we created our member exclusive webinars. It enables you to watch and listen from your desk or catch up on demand when it’s convenient for you. Hosted monthly by subject matter experts, our member exclusive webinars keep you up-to-date and knowledgeable on topics covering all aspects of marketing. You’ll be able to apply what you’ve learnt immediately to your current role.

Utilise a range of practical guides and templates to give you a starting point to work from. Covering a wealth of topic areas including "Building a marketing plan", "Social media planning" and "Developing a content marketing strategy", regardless of your role there's support here 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. How your mentoring relationship works is your decision, as it’s tailored to fit in around you and your busy schedule.

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. In addition, it gives you an opportunity to expand your network with an experienced senior member of CIM. Having a mentor can help build confidence to take your career to the next level successfully.

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 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. Professional 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.

In an ever-expanding online marketplace, we understand that communicating your credentials can be a challenge. That is why we have partnered with Credly’s platform to provide our members with a digital badge to prove their membership status with us, while the metadata that sits behind it gives the viewer an understanding of the criteria required to achieve it.

Members can use their digital badges in email signatures, digital CVs, across social media and on personal websites. The digital image contains verified metadata that displays the current member grade.

Access to a personal development platform full of interactive tools and e-learning content to help you achieve your professional development goals. Start by completing the self-assessments to understand your strengths and identify areas of growth. From there explore a wide range of resources covering personal, professional and social topics. You’ll also find guidance on how to develop your career in an existing role or land your perfect next job whilst learning how to maintain a positive and healthy work-life balance.

Make the most of a 15% discount on our globally recognised training courses, which cover all marketing disciplines and provide you with the skills and confidence to improve your organisation’s performance and advance your career.

Whether you enjoy the live tutor-led virtual delivery, the convenient, flexible, self-paced online experience, or the physical in-person training: we have the options available to suit your needs and learning styles.