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Prepare for the Chartered, Incorporated-Membership, and Incorporated-Member to Chartered Member Supplementary exams with past papers, examiner reports, courses and tips.

There are lots of useful ways to prepare for our Chartered Membership, Incorporated-Membership, and Incorporated-Member to Chartered Member Supplementary exams.

Past papers with sample answers provide useful study guides, and examiner reports help you understand where candidates fell down in previous exams.

Attending exam preparation courses, or trying our online exam preparation course, are also essential if you want to improve your chances of a pass.

Brand new preparation resource

The Examinations Panel have published a fully-critiqued answer script by a candidate from the February 2023 exam. This new resource should be viewed by all candidates as part of their preparations.

Download critiqued answer script

Exam dates and information

Chartered Membership
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Tuesday 15 July 2025

Find out more about sitting the Chartered Membership exam

Incorporated-Membership
Tuesday 15 July 2025

Find out more about sitting the Incorporated-Membership exam

Incorporated-Membership to Chartered Membership Supplementary
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Tuesday 15 July 2025

Find out more about sitting the Incorporated-Membership to Chartered Membership Supplementary exam

The Institution is aware that other organisations provide advice both in print and on websites with regards to the Chartered Membership Examination. Whilst candidates may find these resources helpful, they should bear in mind that the Institution is not involved in reviewing or authorising such material.
 

Exam preparation resources

Trying out questions from past exam papers and consulting sample answers is a great way to get prepared for the exam. Many past exams also have examiner reports, which highlight common mistakes made by previous candidates. Select your exam below to view the available resources.
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Chartered Membership Exam resources

Prepare for your exam by trying questions from past papers and reading examiner reports.

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Incorporated-Membership Exam resources

Past papers are an excellent way to test your knowledge and improve exam technique. Use these resources to prepare for your exam.

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Incorporated-Membership to Chartered Membership supplementary exam resources

Past papers are an excellent way to test your knowledge and improve exam technique. Use these resources to prepare for your exam.

Statistics show that if you attend an exam preparation course you will have a much higher chance of passing our membership exams.

 

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Exam tips

Top tips for the Chartered Membership exam

Successful candidates offer handy hints for those preparing to sit the exam, covering both preparation and how to approach the day.

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