Advancing the

credit profession

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Advancing the credit profession

Welcome to the Chartered

Institute of Credit Management

If you are serious in furthering

your career in credit management,

being a member is essential.

Andrew Barbaro FCICM

What we do

As the largest recognised professional body in the world for the credit

profession, CICM’s reason for being is to advance the credit profession.

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We help individuals and organisations of all sizes manage credit and maximise cash

collection efficiently and professionally, in an increasingly challenging business

environment.

We put our members and the credit community at the centre of everything we do.

As the trusted leader and expert in credit management, we provide our members and

the credit community with support, advice, connections and career development.

Through our work networks and collaboration with other bodies, we provide the

credit profession (members and beyond) with a strong and influential collective

voice to steer government policy and direction.

Through a comprehensive programme of publications, advice service, conferences, events and

webinars, qualifications and workshops, we keep the credit profession up-to-date and equipped

to meet the demands of the crucial role they perform in modern business.

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Advancing careers

ADVANCING THE CREDIT PROFESSION

Why join? Your CICM membership

CICM is with you all the way.

Whether you are just starting out in your credit career, or are a leader with

25 years’ experience, there is a CICM membership tailored to your needs,

giving you the recognition your deserve and the support you need.

Studying Member

Affiliate (open to all)

Associate (ACICM)

Member (MCICM, MCICM(Grad))

Fellow (FCICM)

To find out more about our membership levels, and which

one is for you, go to our website cicm.com/membership-types

or call us on 01780 722900.

I have been able to connect with

so many people across varied

industries, but all working towards

the same goal.

Molly Kane ACICM

Join today

Enhance your knowledge, credibility and earning potential.

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Advancing skills

The CICM Credit Academy:

The CICM Credit Academy delivers internationally

recognised qualifications and training.

Choose your subject:

Credit and Collections

Money and Debt Advice

Enforcement

Choose your level:

Level 2: the fundamental skills and knowledge for credit

professionals working in operational roles.

level 3: the benchmark for credit professionals working in

senior operational roles.

Level 5: for those working in or aspiring to credit and

collections management, strategic/managerial level.

CICM Qualifications:

Enhance your professional career, credibility, earning

potential and credit knowledge by studying for an

Ofqual regulated CICM qualification.

The Credit Academy offers study methods

to suit all learning styles and budgets.

For more information, go to our website cicm.com, or

call us for a chat on 01780 722900. Our friendly team are

here to help.

Elizabeth Lack ACICM

I have enjoyed studying CICM qualifications so

far and will continue to do so to reach Level 5.

The communication with CICM has been perfect;

if I have any questions or queries, they are

always answered professionally & promptly.

Peter Haigh (Studying Member)

It really is a worthwhile course and

it has really helped develop myself

personally, and I can bring the

knowledge I’ve learnt into my day-today

role.

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Advancing skills

ADVANCING THE CREDIT PROFESSION

Training:

The Credit Academy delivers training to organisations

worldwide for an immediate impact on performance.

Topics covered:

All levels and functions of credit management and

collections, including:

Credit Control & Collections | Credit Risk | Litigation | Financial

Export | Management | General Business | Industry Specific

Our programmes can be tailored to ensure they are relevant to your business

needs and objectives. Our expert trainers are specialists in their field, and

ready to share their knowledge and experience, tips, tools and techniques to

improve the effectiveness of your team.

I believe the knowledge hub is a great

support for anyone willing to improve

and hone their skills in our industry.

Massimo Lepri MCICM

Apprenticeships:

Receive funding from the government

to help train your credit apprentice. You

do not need to hire a new member of

staff to benefit from the apprenticeship

programme, it applies to new and

existing employees and are a great way

to grow talent within your organisation.

Talk to us to find out more

call 01780 722900.

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Advancing best practice

Working with organisations:

The support you need and the recognition you deserve

CICM Training: Covering all credit topics, delivered by experts, linked

to CICM qualifications and tailored to your needs.

Development Partnerships: Whatever your organisation size, we

have a partnership offer to develop your credit capability and

effectiveness. We will find the best development solutions for you,

and tailor our offer accordingly, recommending the right mix of

informal and formal development for teams and individuals.

CICMQ: Formal recognition of your organisation’s commitment to

quality, continuous improvement and best practice in all things

credit. Gain the award, certificate, a comprehensive consultation

report and access to the exclusive ‘CICM Best Practice Network’ of

CICMQ organisations.

Centre of Excellence: Our highest accolade, we award this

accreditation to organisations who meet criteria based on best

practice, continuous improvement, a continuing professional

development culture and your contribution to the credit community.

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CICM Training

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Partnerships

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How we can

work with you

and your

organisation

Work with CICM at organisation level to benefit from:

CICM education specialists to recommend pathways, and review progress

Significant savings on CICM programmes and individual membership

Opportunities to set/reinforce quality standards

Access to online learning, resources and workshops

Boosts to morale and higher staff retention

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The Chartered Institute of Credit

Management has been an

active part of my biggest career

successes.

Steve Thomson FCICM

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Advancing connections

ADVANCING THE CREDIT PROFESSION

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ADVANCING THE CREDIT PROFESSION

01780 722900

info@cicm.com

www.cicm.com

Chartered Institute of Credit Management

The Water Mill, Station Road, South Luffenham

OAKHAM, LE15 8NB