Affiliated membership is our non-chartered level. It’s a straightforward way to get professional recognition for your existing academic and career achievements, without the need to study for another qualification.
If you already have a relevant degree, professional qualification, or work experience in governance – or a similar sector, like law or finance – it’s likely you’re eligible for affiliated membership of CGIUKI.
"The Institute has been the guiding source throughout my journey as a governance professional. It is a powerhouse and a knowledge hub of numerous resources that helped me in creating various governance documents in my organisations. The Institute’s networking events, webinars, and other available L&D opportunities helped me confidently progress with my career.”
Sukhpreet Bhatia ACG, Governance Manager at Royal Town Planning Institute
Benefits of affiliated membership
As an affiliated member, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of CGIUKI membership, including:
- No further study necessary – join using your existing qualifications or experience
- Use the post-nominals CG (Affiliated)
- Access CGIUKI’s industry-defining news, technical guidance, research and consultations
- Use our competency framework and assessment tool
- Discounted prices on events and training
- Get involved in our work advising government, regulators and key influencers
How to become an affiliated member
CGIUKI qualifications
If you’ve completed the Corporate Governance module in the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme or any of our sector qualifications, you may be eligible for affiliated membership.
Existing professional qualification
If you’re a qualified member of a related professional association, you may be eligible for Route 1 or 2 to affiliated membership.
Degree
If you have a degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, you may be eligible for Route 5 to affiliated membership with just two years’ work experience.
Work experience
We recognise a wide range of roles in governance, finance, compliance and law, as well as voluntary and non-executive director contributions.
Five routes into affiliated membership
CGQP Module: Corporate Governance OR CGIUKI Short Course Qualification |
Not required |
Relevant professional qualification |
Required |
Relevant degree |
Not required |
Other degree |
Not required |
Minimum years of relevant work experience |
2 |
CGQP Module: Corporate Governance OR CGIUKI Short Course Qualification |
Required |
Relevant professional qualification |
Required |
Relevant degree |
Not required |
Other degree |
Not required |
Minimum years of relevant work experience |
1 |
CGQP Module: Corporate Governance OR CGIUKI Short Course Qualification |
Required |
Relevant professional qualification |
Not required |
Relevant degree |
Not required |
Other degree |
Required |
Minimum years of relevant work experience |
1 |
CGQP Module: Corporate Governance OR CGIUKI Short Course Qualification |
Required |
Relevant professional qualification |
Not required |
Relevant degree |
Not required |
Other degree |
Not required |
Minimum years of relevant work experience |
2 |
CGQP Module: Corporate Governance OR CGIUKI Short Course Qualification |
Not required |
Relevant professional qualification |
Not required |
Relevant degree |
Required |
Other degree |
Not required |
Minimum years of relevant work experience |
2 |
Affiliated membership fees
We offer a concessionary rate to members and students who are based in countries with lower income thresholds than the UK.
If you’re unable to pay your fees for any reason, we may be able to help as part of our membership fees concessionary rate policy.
How to apply
Complete an application form
Send your completed form to membership-journey@cgi.org.uk with the subject header line 'Affiliated Membership Application – Your Name’. Attach a copy of your up to date CV and Job Description (for your current role only), plus any qualification certificates.
We will email you to confirm your eligibility with a link to pay for your membership. You’ll receive a copy of your certificate and acceptance letter in the post.
Next step: Graduate membership
As an affiliated member, you can join the route to chartered membership by passing the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme to become a graduate member. Once you’ve met the minimum work experience criteria, you can progress to chartered membership.
If you’ve already met the minimum work experience criteria once you’ve passed the Qualifying Programme, you can bypass graduate membership and apply for chartered status straight away.
