Membership

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Introductory Membership: Studying Member 

Annual fee: £106

If you want to study for a CICM Qualification, regardless of where you are at in your Credit Management Career, or maybe you are new to the career and looking to grow your knowledge, this grade is for you.

After becoming a Studying Member, you should take a look at the CICM Qualifications, Study Methods and Cost and Packages

Studying Membership is for you if:

Studying membership is for you if you:

  • Are currently studying or about to study a CICM qualification
  • Want to register to take a CICM exam or assignment
  • Want to access support for your studies and career development – CICM Online Learning Centre, Mentor Hub, advice, best practice and news, study update and newsletters.
  • Want access to the popular CM Magazine, webinars, blogs, articles and more.
  • Want to join a community CICM studying members.

Studying Membership Requirements

Minimum Requirements

To gain access to Studying Member you must be studying with CICM now, or planning to in the next year.  You have either:

You have access to Studying membership for a maximum of three years

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Introductory Membership: Affiliate

Annual Fee: £163

This grade is open to all who apply. You will get access to all of the benefits that put our membership users ahead in the Credit industry.

However, if you wish to have advanced recognition of skills and knowledge that better represents you in your career, then our professional grades (Associate, Member and Fellow) will grant you professional letters that are desired by employers.

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Associate (ACICM)
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Professional Membership: Associate (ACICM)

Annual Fee: £181

Associates should have consistent evidence of working in a credit/collections department over 3 years and be able to provide examples of managing debts and risks, assessing customer profiles, advising colleagues on credit policies and focus on day to day activity, with some planning/projects that reach 6-12 months. 

To apply, you will need to fulfil our criteria for evidence.

Become a qualified Associate ACICM(Dip)

Upon completion of a CICM Level 3 Diploma you will be eligible to become an ACICM(Dip).

Likely Associate (ACICM) Job titles

Likely job titles of Associates (ACICM)

  • Credit Analyst
  • Advanced Credit Controller
  • Risk Analyst
  • Credit Management Supervisor
  • Credit Management Assistant
  • Credit Administrator
  • Shared Service Centre Advisor
  • Customer Service Advisor (Credit)
  • Credit Manager
  • Debt Collections Specialist

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If you're ready to take the next big step in your Credit Management and Collections Career, become a member today.

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Member (MCICM)
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Professional Membership: Member (MCICM)

Annual Fee: £222

Members have consistent evidence of managing the credit cycle in an organisation over a period of about 5 years and evidence examples of working with other departments, developing credit/collections policies and procedures, managing customer credit files. Members work to timescales of around 12-18 months, such as planning business activity over a financial year or managing long projects and demonstrate commercial understanding of their organisation.

To apply, you will need to fulfil our criteria for evidence.

Become a Graduate Member MCICM(Grad)

Upon completion of a CICM Level 5 Diploma you will be eligible to become a MCICM(Grad)

Likely Member (MCICM) Job Titles

Likely job titles for Members (MCICM)

  • Credit Manager
  • Credit risk manager
  • Senior credit analyst
  • Collections Manager
  • Credit Controller
  • Senior Credit Controller
  • Credit consultant
  • Collections Manager

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If you're ready to take the next big step in your Credit Management and Collections Career, become a member today.

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Fellow (FCICM)
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Professional Membership: Fellow (FCICM)

Annual Fee: £276

Fellow's evidence of developing, delivering and implementing wide-reaching and long-term credit strategies and can evidence the impact of this strategy through evaluation of business outputs such as business metrics and financial measures and can evidence examples such as advising the organisation on all aspects of credit/risk management, leading credit-related projects, developing and implementing a quality scorecard, monitoring the organisation’s overall credit/collections performance.

To apply, you will need to fulfil our criteria for evidence.

Likely job titles for Fellow (FCICM)

 

  • Head of Credit Risk
  • Director of Credit and Collections
  • Credit Risk Strategy Manager
  • head of Credit Management
  • Head of credit operations
  • Director of corporate credit
  • Senior credit manager
  • Credit Consultant
  • Head of collections

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If you're ready to take the next big step in your Credit Management and Collections Career, become a member today.

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Why you should join CICM Membership

CICM Membership is an essential tool for professionals in the Credit Management and Collections industry. Being a CICM Member means you are part of a like-minded professional community dedicated to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge for your personal development. With access to a range of membership benefits that enhance your career, CICM Membership is a must for any professional that cares about their credit career.

Explore the benefits of Membership

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Credit Management Magazine

The critically acclaimed Credit Management Magazine is filled with knowledge and insights of the credit management and debt collections industry from cover-to-cover. Receive monthly edition of this must-have page-turner with a CICM Membership.

Exclusive Resources

Member exclusive resources

CICM Members have access to exclusive resources and information that keeps them ahead of the industry.

Podcasts and Webinars

CICM Podcasts and Webinars

Access hours of educational and informational content across the credit management and debt collections industry. Hear from leaders and experts discussing the hottest topics, challenges and updates that will keep you up-to-date and in-line with best practices

Membership Support

Member Support

Members get free advice on any technical question they may have. We also provide further support for members that may be struggling financially.

Retirement

Supporting you until the end of your career

We support Credit Management and Debt Collections professionals from the start of their careers and all the way until their end. Take alook at the support in place for your retirement.

CICM Exclusive Rewards

Saving you money on what matters most

Being a member of CICM means that you can save money on motoring, travel, technology, shopping and more!

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CICM Knowledge Hub

Access the Chartered Institute of Credit Management's learning platform, to benchmark your knowledge and skills or study towards your CICM Qualifications.

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Application Process

Find out more about the Membership Application process.