Professional standards

Professional management and consultancy involve adhering to the highest standards in all your dealings with customers and colleagues alike.

Being a member of CMI tells the world that you uphold our Code of Conduct, not just to the letter but in spirit too.

Ethics are no longer considered to be a nice add-on. In tough market conditions, CMI membership shows that you are credible and trustworthy.

We’ve drawn on our knowledge of best practice that delivers bottom-line results and set out the ideal approach to management and consultancy in our:

Code of Practice for Professional Managers - this is everything that CMI and its members stand for, underpinned by honesty and integrity

Best Practice - consultancy - we're not just raising the standards in management but in consultancy too

The National Register - a searchable database of Business Advisers and Management Consultants with proven competence, knowledge and experience

ConsultancyFinder service - take the pain out of finding suitable consultancy practices

Access CPD

Access your online CPD record, which makes it easier for you to log your learning activities and objectives.

Social Media Guidelines

A managers guide to using social media.

Work with us

There are many different ways you or your organisation can work with us.

Benefits of Membership

Gain professional recognition

Gain recognition for enhancing your knowledge, understanding and practice of management. Display your post nominal as a commitment to continuous professional development and accomplishment as a manager.

Improve your management skills

For managers who want to sharpen their professional edge and enhance their effectiveness, membership offers access to qualifications, courses, mentoring and unrivalled support resources. You can also achieve the ultimate management accolade, Chartered Manager status.

Boost your career earnings

Independent research proves that individuals with professional qualifications and membership stand to earn an additional £152,000 throughout their career. You'll also be part of an extensive management community, opening doors for career progression.

Raise your confidence & competence

Membership equips you to meet daily management challenges in a professional, proficient way. Improving performance and effectiveness at managing people and projects will raise your confidence and ultimately, status in your organisation.

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