Upgrade your membership

You have successfully completed your studies; you can now upgrade to either an Associate or Member depending on your qualification level. 

To upgrade, simply contact the membership team on membership@iirsm.org or +44 (0)20 8741 9100. We will waive the £50 upgrade fee, so all you’ll pay is the annual subscription. 

If you have completed a Level 3 or 4 qualification, you are eligible to upgrade to an Associate, and if you’ve completed a level 5 qualification, you are eligible to upgrade to be a Member via the Qualification Route. 

Click on the statement that best describes you to find out more and how to upgrade.

+ I am an Associate and have completed a level 5 qualification. 

You are eligible to become a Member via the Qualification Route. To upgrade, login to MyIIRSM and click Upgrade your membership. Before you start the process, make sure you have a copy of your qualification certificate, together with your credit/debit card details.

Click here to see fees payable.

+ I am an Associate and have a level 4 qualification and 3 years’ experience. 

You have completed a level 4 qualification and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a risk discipline; you are eligible to apply to be a Member under the Qualification & Experience Route. 

You will need to have the following completed and to hand before you start the upgrade process: 

• A certificate or letter from the awarding organisation confirming you have successfully passed your qualification.
• A statement of professional competence to be completed on the form provided. Your statement needs to show how you meet a minimum of 3 Technical competences and 4 Leadership behaviours at Managerial level, as set out in IIRSM's Risk Management and Leadership Competence Framework. Before starting your statement, please read the guidance provided on completing your statement of professional competence. 
• A copy of your CV, no more than 2 sides of A4 and should include - career/personal profile, work history, education and skills/achievements.
• A reference on the form provided from either your manager or another suitably qualified person who can support your application.

You will find all the guidance and forms needed at the bottom of the Member page.

Click here to see fees payable.

To upgrade, login to MyIIRSM and click Upgrade your membership and follow the instructions.

+ I am an Associate and have no formal risk-related qualification but have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a risk discipline; you are eligible to upgrade to be a Member under the Experience Assessment Route. We normally assess you on your last 10 years’ experience and you need to provide the following:

• A statement of professional competence to be completed on the form provided. Your statement needs to show how you meet a minimum of 4 Technical competences and 5 Leadership behaviours at Managerial level, as set out in IIRSM’s Risk Management and Leadership Competence Framework. Before starting your statement, please read the guidance provided on completing your statement of professional competence.
• A copy of your CV, no more than 2 sides of A4 and should include - career/personal profile, work history, education and skills/achievements.
• A reference on the form provided from either your manager or another suitably qualified person who can support your application.  

You will find all the guidance and forms needed at the bottom of the Member page.

Click here to see fees payable.

To upgrade, login to MyIIRSM and click Upgrade your membership and follow the instructions.