Understanding CIOB Membership

Becoming a Member of the CIOB (MCIOB) or Fellow of the CIOB (FCIOB) is recognised internationally as achievement of a high standard of professionalism and attainment of a professional qualification.

There are also benefits for you as a member of the CIOB. They include

• subscription to a variety of CIOB publications
• access to national and regional events and networking opportunities
• career development advice
• access to the CIOB’s Library and Information Service

There are various routes to CIOB membership, depending on your academic qualifications and professional experience.

The CSSS is a step towards becoming a full member of the CIOB. At your induction, you will enrol as a Student Member of the CIOB. As a Student Member, you are entitled to

• access to the CIOB’s Library and Information Service
• advice on technical and legislative issues
• information and updates through the Members’ area of the CIOB website
• access to branch activities and networking opportunities

On completion of the CSSS, you may progress to the Certificate and Diploma in Site Management. If you achieve the Diploma, you will be able to elevate your membership to Associate Member of the CIOB (ACIOB).

Membership of the CIOB puts you on a path of career advancement that leads to the very top of the profession. Progress is made through a combination of study, examination and experience, culminating in the award of Corporate Membership and the designation MCIOB. There are six routes to Corporate Membership. For full information, visit the CIOB's membership routespage.

Following five years’ experience at MCIOB level, you are then entitled to become a Fellow of the CIOB (FCIOB).