Application routes
There are 3 application routes designed to ensure an inclusive approach (more details in our application guide which you should download below).
Route 1
- You meet the criteria of experience and recognised qualifications
- You have a verifiable key competency endorsed by a CIMSPA employer partner or CIMSPA member in a senior position
Application cost: £200 (inc VAT)
Route 2
- You meet the criteria of experience and recognised qualifications
- You DO NOT have a verifiable key competency endorsed by a CIMSPA employer partner or CIMSPA member in a senior position
Application cost: £250 (inc VAT)
Route 3
- You DO NOT meet the criteria of experience and recognised qualifications
- You have a verifiable key competency endorsed by a CIMSPA employer partner or CIMSPA member in a senior position
Application cost: £250 (inc VAT)
Application guide
You should download and read the application guide below before making your application.
Chartered status application guide
05/08/2022
For all applicants
V1.1
Key stages of your application process
- Step 1 – Submit your application
- Step 2 – Complete pre-screening
- Step 3 – Meet your assessor / build evidence
- Step 4 – Professional discussion preparation
- Step 5 – Online professional discussion
- Step 6 – Finalise your application
- Step 7 – Your chartered assessment review and decision
- Your CIMSPA membership number is required.
- Your CV outlining your employment history, education, qualifications and continuous professional development.
- Debit / Credit Card or Direct Debit payment options are available.
- Confirm your application route.
- If undertaking route 1 or 3, submit your letter of endorsement.
- If undertaking route 2 or 3, submit your 200 word response to the pre-chartered screening brief, confirmed within the guidance document.
- Submit your personal development plan to provide the assessor a further indication of your career to date and your CPD roadmap for progression
- Confirm organisations and professional bodies with which you hold a membership or contribute towards.
- Your assessor will confirm the criteria-based questions with you to provide you with a framework for which you are able to build your portfolio of evidence to support your answers.
- Your assessment will take place in the form of a professional discussion which is a planned conversation between you and your assessor. The criteria-based questions which will underpin your discussion will be shared with you in advance to enable you to plan your responses and supplement the evidence submitted in your portfolio.
- You will arrange a suitable time and date to schedule your professional discussion with your assessor.
- Your conversation will take place over 3 hours and the discussion will be transcribed.
- You will have 5 working days reflection time to review your transcript from receipt to make any alterations or additions to support your overall application.
- Your assessor will score your finalised application and will undergo secondary internal verification over 20 working days.
- The Membership committee will meet on a quarterly basis to review process accuracy.
- You will be informed of the outcome within 5 working days of this meeting.
- All feedback will be shared with you.
Scheduling your application to determine your cohort
Key timelines are set in advance to define your cohort and provide you with a consistent structure and experience.
| Cohort stages | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Cohort 3 | Cohort 4 |
| Submit your application and pre-screening exercise | 01 Aug – 30 Sep 2022 | 01 Oct – 16 Dec 2022 | 02 Jan – 31 Mar 2023 | 04 Apr - 30 June 2023 |
| Full assessment process including professional discussion | 01 Oct – 16 Dec 2022 | 02 Jan – 31 Mar 2023 | 04 Apr - 30 June 2023 | 03 Jul -29 Sep 2023 |
| Membership Committee outcome review | 07 Feb 2023 | 02 May 2023 | 01 Aug 2023 | 07 Nov 2023 |
To begin your chartered status application, please complete the linked form.
Remember you must already be a CIMSPA member to apply for chartered status
Need help with your application?
See our chartered status application FAQs HERE.
Or, if you would like further support, get in touch or call our membership hotline on 03438 360200,
Chartered status – fees summary
Cost
The cost of a Chartered application is £300 (including VAT).
Annual membership fees
| Membership category | Annual membership cost |
| Chartered Manager Member | £234 (including VAT) |
| Chartered Manager Fellow | £270 (including VAT) |
| Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner | £168 (including VAT) |
| Chartered High-Performance Coach | £168 (including VAT) |