What are the Grading Score Requirements?
For each Grade, the ICI has set minimum standards for each of the 5 categories.
As a person moves through their career, the management experience they gain changes. As a reflection of this, the minimum levels ICI has set for each Grade changes.
The Grading categories specify different stages. In one's early career the focus is on Technical Management, before moving to People Management, then Business and Operations, and finally Industry Contribution. Industry Experience reflects the time and diversity of roles undertaken.
Grade Level |
Post Nominals |
Technical |
People |
Business & Operations |
Industry Experience |
Industry Contribution |
Entrant
|
N/A
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practitioner
|
PCIM
|
5 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Advanced
|
ACIM
|
7 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
Expert
|
ECIM
|
8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
Master
|
MCIM
|
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
2 |
To achieve a particular Grading, the person must achieve each of the Minimum Category Scores. Higher scores can be achieved by doing more qualifications, undertaking the Core ICI CPD Learning Program (ICI Core Advantage), by undertaking more senior roles, and by time in the industry.
The Entrant CIM Member is a non-graded Membership entry point and allows the Entrant up to three years to gain experience and apply for a Grade. We have designed it to be achievable, but if there are issues... talk to us.
Entrant CIM Members who are already experienced as a manager or leader can join and then apply for a Grading Assessment. Upon entering details of their career history, Members are able to see a free preview of the Grade they are eligible to apply for. When the Member is ready, they apply.