w w ap eP m e tr .X w om .c s er Your Fast Track to Guaranteed Associate Membership of the Chartered Management Institute (ACMI) It's not every day that you are offered something that could transform your career. Membership of the Chartered Management Institute gives you access to the knowledge and experience to do just that. More than 71,000 individual managers have already elected to become members of the Chartered Management Institute - the leading organisation for Professional Management in the UK with branches and local networks overseas. As the champion of management, the Chartered Management Institute shapes and supports the managers of tomorrow. By sharing insights and setting standards in management development, it helps to deliver results in a dynamic world. Recognised by Royal Charter as the professional body for managers, its schemes and services give you the competitive edge that sets you apart, wherever your career takes you. The Cambridge International Diploma in Management from Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) allows you to qualify, without further formal assessment, for immediate and GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE as an Associate Member of the Institute (ACMI) once you have graduated from your full Cambridge International Diploma in Management. As a member you will benefit from the many career-enhancing services provided by the Institute, including: Unlimited free access to the online Management Information Centre – Europe's most comprehensive management resource, which includes access to more than 900 management related websites, over 2 million web based articles plus a team of researchers who will prepare a reading list with web links on any topic requested Structured, expert career advice and online continuing professional development – the route to becoming a Chartered Manager Professional networking opportunities, online discussion groups and local branch activities Money saving, member exclusive offers on a wide range of lifestyle products and services. How to become a member of the Chartered Management Institute Student Member If you are still studying for the Cambridge Management Awards (even if you are only studying for individual units) you can join the Institute as a student member at a cost of £50. You will receive immediate benefits including the use of the Institute’s Management Information Centre, offering you all the resources you need for research and study while you complete your qualification. Join online now at www.managers.org.uk or call the Institute on +44 1536 207307. On gaining your qualification, remember to ask for a fast-track application form, this will enable you to upgrade to Associate membership quickly and easily. Total cost: £50 Associate Member Once you have gained your qualification you can use the Guaranteed Associate Membership scheme to become an Associate Member of the Institute. The process is easy. Simply ask your programme leader or course tutor for a fast-track application form, complete it and return it to the Institute at the address below. You will need to enclose a copy of your CIE certificate along with a £98 registration payment. As your membership is guaranteed, you don't have to pay the normal assessment fee – a saving of £45. Total cost: £98 (only available to holders of CIE full Diploma - not individual modules) Full Member If you have already completed your CIE management qualification and have significant management experience at operational level, you may already be eligible to join as a Full Member. Firstly you will need to join as an Associate Member by the process detailed above and then request an upgrade. Once your application has been received it will be assessed by the Institute’s panel and you will be notified of their decision. Total Cost: £122 (this includes Associate Membership) (NB. This option is only available to holders of CIE full Diploma - not individual modules). For overseas applicants (excluding BFPO and Irish Republic) an additional charge of £23 is made to cover postage costs of the Management Today magazine. For more information and further details of how to gain membership of the Institute, please visit its website at www.managers.org.uk Chartered Management Institute Management House Cottingham Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1TT Tel: +44 (0)1536 204 222 Fax +44 (0)1536 201 651 Email: membership@managers.org.uk