When studying a professional qualification with an institute you need to have an active membership to the required institute. The membership allows you to complete your assessments, access specialised resources, and see further industry resources that will support your studies as well as your workplace development.

You gain membership by enrolling on a course with an institute, each of which specialises in a particular industry.

Once you have completed your qualification you can apply for a Professional Membership with that institute. There are many benefits to obtaining professional membership, including:

Professional Recognition

Gaining membership status with your industry-specific institute demonstrates your expertise and commitment to your profession.

Networking Opportunities

You can access the membership platform to network with other like-minded professionals and you’ll also have priority when it comes to networking events. 

Advice

Institutes provide advice lines and supportive resources to help their members with industry-related issues.

Information and Resources

You’ll receive access to a wealth of information and resources that are relevant to your industry, including the most up-to-date news and developments to keep you in the know. 

Career Development

Institutes provide career development support to help their members progress further within the industry. This can range from documents and templates to CV reviews and interview guidance. All support provided will ensure their members are ready to progress within that specific industry. 

Post Nominals

When you have gained professional membership you will have a post-nominal to use after your name.

The level of membership that you will be eligible for will depend on a number of factors, including your working experience, your qualifications, the level of study you have completed with the institute, and your current accolades and other memberships. There are usually several membership tiers, from an introductory level up to an advanced professional. 

To understand more about memberships and professional qualifications,  you can speak with our course advisory team today. You can contact the team by calling 0800 012 6770, emailing info@dlctraining.co.uk, or by clicking on the chat button on any page of our website to speak with one of our friendly course advisors online.