Professional Membership

Are you receiving the recognition you deserve as a manager?

A survey conducted by the Australian Institute of Management SA (AIM SA) found that:

• 100% of respondents said it was important for a manager to commit to ethical work practices;
• 97% of respondents believe it is important as a manager to keep up to date with the latest trends in business and management;
• 62% of respondents said that when employing a person for a managerial role, it was important that person had previously demonstrated their commitment to a career in management;
• 71% of respondents said that when employing a person for a managerial role, Professional Membership of AIM would be viewed as either a positive or very positive factor when selecting a candidate; and
• 87% of respondents said that they saw Professional Membership of AIM as a method of demonstrating experience and intent to keep up to date with the latest trends in business and management.

Professional Membership of the Australian Institute of Management is your public commitment as a professional manager.

As Australia’s only association for professional managers, you will be aligning yourself with over 20,000 other managers Australia wide as a person of experience, integrity and professionalism.

To join as a Professional Member – you need to have a minimum of two years experience in a management or supervisory role – dependant on qualifications.

Professional Membership is offered in three levels of status – Member (AIMM) – Associate Fellow (AFAIM) and Fellow (FAIM). Membership status is determined by experience and qualifications.

Formal certification is also available for those with appropriate qualifications to achieve Certified Professional Manager status (CPMgr). Please click here for more information on CPMgr.

In addition to an increased standing amongst your peers, Professional Membership will also provide you with:

• Access to exclusive member only events with AIM SA – if you aren’t a Professional Member you will miss out on a range of unique opportunities for you to network with your peers at your level;
• Discount rates to all AIM SA events, activities and courses;
• Access to MemberNet online services providing you with exclusive 24-hour access to an outstanding business research tool with the latest business information, articles, and journals from around the globe; and
• Your personal copy of Management Today – Australia’s only dedicated management magazine.

Most importantly, Professional Membership is about being part of an association dedicated to a principle - better managers and leaders for a better society.

Professional Membership fees are fully tax deductible.

How do I join?

• Submit a secure application form online
• Download an application form PDF
• Talk to our Membership Coordinator by calling 08 8241 8000
• Join in person at AIM South Australia, Centre for Management Development, 180 Port Road, Hindmarsh 5007. Please ensure you have with you a copy of your current CV and other relevant supporting documentation that may help the Membership Committee evaluate your membership grade (eg. current job description and your organisational chart)
• Request an application form and membership information pack to be posted to you, by emailing membership@aimsa.com.au.

2010 Subscription Rates

Please note: All professionals wishing to apply for CPMgr also receive a national membership classification (AIMM, AFAIM, FAIM). Therefore there are no additional fees to be admitted as a CPMgr or Associate (dependant on qualifications).

The application and membership fee is payable on application. All prices include GST. These rates are valid as at 1 January 2010.

Request a Member Application Form

For more information about Professional Membership, call 08 8241 8000 to speak with a Membership Services Consultant or fill in the Request Information Form or email membership@aimsa.com.au

Certified Professional Manager

For information on becoming a Certified Professional Manager (CPMgr) click here.

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