Essentials
Essentials Membership
Your first step into CICM. For anyone new to the credit profession, early in their credit career or curious about what membership offers.
Takes 5 to 10 minutes. Your fee is refundable if you upgrade within the same year. Employer paying?
Jean started where you are now
"CICM's friendly community provided support and guidance from day one. Allowed me to validate my credit control experience with a graduate membership and full access to invaluable resources."
Jean Pascal MCICM, joined as an Essentials memberIs this the right grade for me?
Yes, if you...
- Are new to the credit profession
- Are early in your credit career
- Are curious about CICM and want to try membership first
Consider another grade if you...
- Are studying for a CICM qualification: Studying
- Want the Knowledge Hub, technical support and rewards: Affiliate
- Have relevant experience: Professional membership
What's included
Credit Management magazine
Knowledge and insight from across the industry, every month.
Webinars, podcasts and guides
Two webinars, two podcasts and two interactive guides a year.
Branch network
You are added to your local branch when you join, with events near you.
Training discount
Member rates on CICM digital training.
How Essentials compares
Essentials gives you a real start, and nothing here locks you in. Upgrade whenever you’re ready.
Essentials covers the basics. Need more?
Affiliate adds the Knowledge Hub, the technical support service and member rewards. Start with Essentials today and your £35 comes off the price if you upgrade within the same year.
Where it leads
Membership grows with you. You can upgrade at any point, from any grade.
- EssentialsYour first step into membership
- StudyingLooking to solidify your experience with a qualification
- AffiliateWhen you start working in credit or want to be involved in the industry
- ACICMJunior roles, by application
- MCICMManagerial roles, by application
- FCICMSenior leadership, by application
Questions
What is not included?
The Knowledge Hub, the technical support service and member rewards come with Studying membership and above. Essentials gives you a limited number of webinars, podcasts and interactive guides each year.
Can I upgrade later?
Absolutely. You can upgrade from any grade whenever you are ready, and your Essentials fee is refundable if you upgrade within the same year.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Add your company address to your account and we can invoice your employer.
Join CICM as an Essentials member today
£35 a year, done in 5 to 10 minutes. If you upgrade within the same year, it comes off the price.
We’ve seen many of our Essentials members progress to become Associates, Members and even Fellows. It’s a fantastic way to begin your career in the credit sector, giving you a taste of the resources available to our professional members. We see this tier as a springboard to professional excellence.
Marian Dysko Membership Advisor, CICM