Explore answers to frequently asked membership questions.
Am I eligible to become a CIMSPA member?
Can I pay for my chartered application in instalments?
Can I pay for my membership on a monthly basis?
Can my employers pay for my chartered application on my behalf?
Do affiliate members receive a certificate?
Do students get a free year of membership?
How can I check whether a qualification or CPD course is CIMSPA endorsed?
How can I get a letter of portability from CIMSPA?
How can I prove that I that I am a CIMSPA member?
How do I access my member benefits?
How do I apply for membership?
How do I cancel my active membership?
How do I cancel my membership application?
How do I identify a certificate that has been issued by an awarding organisation?
How do I join CIMSPA? What is the process?
How long does the chartered process take?
How long will it take to process my application?
How much does a chartered application cost?
How much does chartered membership cost per year?
I have completed a CIMSPA-endorsed qualification. How can I use this to apply for membership?
I have multiple qualifications. Which occupation pathway should I apply for?
I hold a UK qualification that is not recognised by CIMSPA. Can I still apply for practitioner membership?
I hold an overseas qualification that is not recognised by CIMSPA. Can I still apply for practitioner or associate membership?
I want to qualify as a personal trainer. What courses would you recommend?
I work for a CIMSPA Employer Partner. How do I unlock my discounted membership fee?
My renewal is due. How do I renew?
What are CPD points?
What are the CPD requirements for membership entry?
What benefits do I get as a member?
What counts as CPD?
What courses, qualifications and CPD do you recommend?
What happens if my application isn’t successful?
What is chartered status?
What is legacy qualification recognition (LQR)?
What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
Where can I find CIMSPA member webinars?
Where can I find endorsed training providers?
Where is my membership certificate?
Who should I contact to get updates on my chartered application?
Why can’t I see my uploaded qualifications and CPD?
Why do I have to upload my qualifications again after my professional status lapsed?
Why does my badge say ‘verify authenticity’?
Why don’t I receive a membership certificate anymore?
Will I have to pay for my membership upgrade?