Routes To Membership (MCIOB)

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.

The CIOB membership structure is such that it allows members to move through it at a pace and style that meets their individual needs.

Every applicant for Chartered Membership is required to sit the Professional Review.

Member	Accredited cognate degree + 3 years' professional experience Experienced Practitioner Assessment (EPA) Experienced non-cognate route for those with degrees outside construction, but who hold a minimum of 3 years’ professional level experience in construction Graduate Diploma Programme Year 3*
Incorporated Member	Graduate with CIOB accredited degree HND or equivalent + 2 years' experience at higher technician level Graduate Diploma Programme Year 2*
Associate Member	HNC in construction related area + 2 years' experience at higher technician level Graduate Diploma Programme Year 1*
Student Member	An applicant must be at least 16 years of age and have been accepted for, or be engaged in, a course of general building studies recognised by the CIOB.